Day 166 Mar 29 Hope Town Abacos The Bahamas

Hope Town Inn & Marina has 50 slips, a on-site restaurant, pool bar and lodging.  It is new and a perfect spot for family and friends to join you.  We are on the west side of the harbor and our only way to the settlement is by dinghy or the shuttle boat provided by the marina.  The ferry driver will pick you up or drop you off if you are coming/going from Marsh Harbor.  Of course there are many mooring balls in the harbor (anchoring is no longer allowed).  Saddi even has green grass at the end of the dock and a path  to follow on her morning walks.

Sunrise over the harbor

 

 

Sunrise

 

 

OK Saddi those are chickens

 

 

Boatyard Saddi can walk too

 

 

Only a name from Texas

 

 

Dinghy Ride.... harbor speed limit of 3 mph is enforced

 

 

Hope Town Hideaways Marina & Villas

 

 

Cap'n Jack's open for a Bahamian Breakfast

 

 

Harbour's Edge for Lunch and Dinner

 

 

Public Docks

 

 

Lighthouse Marina

 

 

Entrance of the Harbor

 

 

Until about 40 years ago, Hope Town had been all but isolated from the rest of the world and so preserved a distinct character.  Many local surnames date back through generations of seafarers and boat builders.  The village is remarkably serene.  

 

 

At the head of the inner public dock a building over 100 years old houses the post office upstairs

Welcome to Hope Town

 

 

Public playground

 

 

Conchy Joes

 

 

Over 70 rental cottages in the village

 

 

Motorized vehicles (including golf carts) are not allowed in town

 

 

Beach protected by a coral reef 30 feet offshore

 

 

The beach has powdery pink sand

 

 

Time out for lunch at Harbour's Edge...Grouper Burger

 

 

Conch Burger

 

 

Charming old houses beautifully restored

 

 

Two streets....Front Street and Back Street

 

 

Hope Town Entrance at LOW Tide

 

 

Historical Marker of a lost vessel and crew

 

 

On Back Street and backs up to the Ocean

 

 

Back in plenty of time to watch Sunset

 

 

Live Music from the bar tonight

 

 

Beautiful evening on the boat