Conception Island

After all our moaning about the weather we were rewarded by being able to go to Conception Island and stay in settled weather. This little gem is surrounded by the Altlantic Ocean and is a protected park with gorgeous contrast between the deep blue and the green water of the reef. The beaches are a mix of white and pink sand. We also managed to catch Taipan, Tactical Direction, Cerulean and Wyunna and had lovely food, drinks and great company.

The highlight was the inland mangroves. We drifted in the dinghy watching the turtles, birds and fish life. It was wonderful to see mature conch living in large numbers in the shallow waters. We spent so lon there that we had to eat an army ration pack, my first. All I can say is that if an army marches on its stomach then indigestion can't be far behind.

We mistimed the tide and had to wait for an hour to get over the entrance bar. A handy casuarina tree provided shade, just like home. The other boats were about to send out a search party as we almost missed sundowners which is most unlike us.

We are now in Rum Cay which is a lovely island, though the marina is closed which is a shame.