We had been in Bimini for a day or so and the only time I had been off the boat was to go to customs and immigration. So with my work day winding down we walked out of the marina to grab a bite to eat and a drink. We picked the Big Game Club because it was close to our marina. I decided to have a little dessert drink for my beverage of choice. Can’t go wrong with a Bushwacker! I spy a Gray Ghost sticker on the window!
After Big Game we grabbed a taxi and went to the casino. It was a beautiful building and grounds but since it was only 5:00 there was not much going on. Interesting fact is the locals on island are not allowed to gamble on the property. We each put $20 in the slot machines and walked away.
The following day I washed our bed linens at the local laundry mat. Our neighbors at the marina on Knot Tied Down asked us if we would like to walk across the island to the beach. Joe and Becky have been cruising on their motor yacht since last year. Originally from York, PA like us they were tired of the cold winters and wanted to head South. Becky, like me, works from her boat as well. So during the day you could always see the guys but we were always hidden away in the bowels of the boat.
The beach was beautiful but still a little swell from the blow we had been riding out the last few days. It was nice to finally get to enjoy another beach and the warm sun,
As we were leaving the beach we stumbled on the Dolphin House. This was on my bucket list of things to find on Bimini. I had seen other cruisers post pictures of it and thought it was worth seeing. The Dolphin House is an creative artistic structure built by a local, Ashley Saunders out of recycled materials. It is quite the sight to see.
One of the other tasks on my list of things to do was to get a Bahamian SIM card so that I could affordably use my phone for work. Verizion offers an international plan but it is $10 bucks a day so that was not a sustainable option. The best way to reach us is through the What’s App, Facetime or Instant Messenger as these allow us to use WIFI versus cellular.
For dinner that evening we went to Ebbie’s to grab a bite to eat with Joe and Becky. Oh my goodness, hands down the best Conch Fritters I have ever had. The seasoning, the batter, and the temperature of the grease were perfect. The lobster I had was pretty delicious as well. Ebbie’s is a nice little dive bar/restaurant lined with dollar bills with indoor and outdoor seating
After a golf cart ride back to our marina with our new friends from Texas we turned up the music at the bar/restaurant at our marina and danced off some of the calories and beverages.
