Hawksbill Cay, Bahamas
24.27.950N
76.46.118W

Today finds us in Hawksbill Cay. We anchored in 8 feet of water at 10:30 am and took the dink to the other side of the island for some exploring (taking the long, deep route, instead of the creek through the middle). We walked the length of a beautiful long white sand beach gathering some of the flotsam and jetsam into a pile so that the next the time the wardens come to clean the beach at least some of it will be gathered in one place. We climbed to the top of a huge cave that had collapsed and then returned the way we had come. There were some beautiful shells on the beach but since the Land and Sea Park forbids the taking of any flora, fauna or other natural items, we left them where we found them.

On the way back, there was mention of a "conspicuous wreck" on our charts. Conspicuous was an understatement. My first impression was that a boat was anchored near the reef. However, upon closer examination, the "Trust in God" was an ocean going tug that had run clear up on a reef. We took a spin out to get a better look and take a few pics but left her as we found her without disturbing her final resting place.

On our side of the island, we climbed up to a carin atop the highest hill in the area and took some pics of the surrounding area. The colors and scenery were incredible.

Back at the Palace, I finished off the day by giving the boat a bottom scrubbing before sunset. Definitely, a full day.