Hopetown, Bahamas

It has been an eventful few days.  Ron and I decided to get off the boat on the 22^nd so we took the dinghy in and planned to go to the hardware store then check out Vernon’s grocery.  As we started the hike to the hardware store, we were passed by a golf cart who asked if we wanted a ride.  As it was a golf cart and we could make a jump for it at any time, we said sure and hopped on.

He was an older gentleman – 65? – and a permanent resident in Hopetown.  We went to the store and it was closed til 2:00 for lunch.  It was already noon, so he offered the faucet we needed from his garage (an extra from his recent Dorian renovation).  He offered of course not to murder us, so we accepted and headed off to his house.  After a quick tour of his Mahogany house, we sat a spell and taking in the amazing view of Tahiti Beach for an hour making chit chat.  He had some amazing stories.  I can’t remember the last time I picked someone up off the street and took them to my house for drinks.  Things happen here that don’t happen in the U.S.

As we were walking back, we passed a nice restaurant called “On Da Beach” and since we had yet to celebrate my last day of work, we detoured.  Enjoying the incredible view of more beach, Ron recognized the lead singer from the Red-Hot Chili Peppers.  Not being a stalker and introducing ourselves, we simply googled him only to find out he married an Abaco Native and now his home is here.  Lots of surprises today.  We now officially had our brush with fame completed so we headed home to see our “Christmas Tree” all lit up.

The view from On Da Beach are Incredible

Why would you leave?

The sign is right!