LONG ISLAND

We sailed east of Exuma Island and went to Long Island. This is a real long island with friendly people living on it. The best thing to do is rent a car to see some delightful places. And that is exactly what we did. With our friends, Sanday and Alan, from Discvery II, we rented a car and came upon the Dunsmore caves. Of course we had to venture inside to see the formations and some bats.

There was a "blue hole" on the island just inside a lagoon. The water is dark blue in the middle because it is extremely deep. You could see the fish swimming along the perimeter of the hole along the shoreline. Serene, picturesque, and wonderful are only a couple of words I could think of to describe this small lagoon. It's spectacular!

If you're on this island, the really important spot to see is the Columbus Monument on Cape Santa Maria. It is on the north part of the island. There is a plaque that dedicates this monument to the Aboriginese and Lucayan people of the island. Notice the steep incline to reach the top. But, the view is worth it.