Friday, February 14, 2020

More George Town

Since arriving in Georgetown, last Saturday, our efforts have been to reprovision, pick up a few parts, have the laptop repaired, do some laundry and learn the lay of the land.  The wind has been blowing steadily around 18 knots; therefore, dinghy rides to George Town have been quite wet. Dinking around on the Stocking Island side is doable.

Exuma Market
We have found Georgetown to be very unique, unlike other Exuma Islands. It is larger and generally everything can be had. The Exuma Market supplies all of our grocery needs and there is even a NAPA store for general parts. Free water is available at the dinghy dock located behind the market, another jerry can experience.  The town laundromat is also a short walk from the dock, with self service or drop off.  
Exuma Market dinghy dock

I found Mr. Gray online and he agreed to meet me in front of the Exuma Market to take a look at my dead laptop.  It was an uneasy feeling when he drove off with it and agreed to contact me in a while with the status. A short while later he called me saying the laptop was repaired and the charge would be $50. He returned and it appeared to work well.  However, later that night it was dead again. I believe Mr. Gray killed it at the market with a candelabra. but I am still suspicious of Colonel Mustard. It's time for a new one. 

BBQ, Daquiri, Conch salad
We've found the food to be very good and deals are to be had if you search.  The locals give the clue. If you go into a restaurant or to a stand and see nothing but locals you will probably find a good deal.  We still love a good and healthy conçh salad but haven't found deals for them yet.

Monument Hill
We've been getting plenty of exercise walking the trails and beaches.  We attempted to hike Monument Hill on Wednesday but the trip was cut short as evening was approaching, and the fact that we ended up on top of the next hill over.  Ruth attended water aerobics on Thursday as I worked on boat projects. Afterwards we made a town trip for general supplies then walked a couple beach miles.  

Where it happens.
On Friday Ruth attended water aerobics again while I dinked to town for fuel and water. Later we went to the "treasures of the bilge" swap meet, at the Chat and Chill, but no treasures were to be had by Pura Vida, so we finished the evening with refreshments with Don and Carol of Isle of Grace.

Tomorrow's plans have not been determined.

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