Highborne Cay and Allen Cay

After seven days of travel we have arrived at our destination, the chain of  Exuma Islands in the Bahamas. On the 11th of May, we crossed the Yellow Bank, standing watch on the bow for coral heads. Highborne Cay is our first stop. Highborne is a privately owned island, but friendly to cruisers. A dozen of us from small motor cruisers to enormous mega yachts, sit in the shelter of her lee shore. There is lots to do at Highborne Cay. We stopped during a hike through the island to enjoy the local humor at the "bus stop".

 The island had beautiful beaches.

And we could find lots of conchshells....but they were usually inhabited.

Our first full day there, we investigated the Allen Cay iguanas, who we shouldn't have fed, but did. If you happen to do so yourself, please note that they adore crackers, enjoy green peppers, but turn up their noses at carrots and celery. Who knew iguanas were such picky eaters? We also found time for a swim in the beautiful blue waters.