Friday, December 08, 2006

Staniel cay, Bahamas

Roberto, age 30's, handsome (?) = Yes :

Despite high seas and close to gale -force winds, Captain Mark managed to navigate us happily (and safely!) from Staniel Cay to Black Point. Black Point is a charming little island inhabited entirely by Afro-Caribbean's. We were directed to several chattels that serve as both a home and a restaurant for the resident/proprietor. In one such spot, we visited Lorraine's Caf where we purchased a freshly made loaf of coconut bread and devoured half of it in the dingy before returning to the catamaran. Yummy! There, we also learned about the fanciful fare that was on the evening menu. It is important to note that the island is not geared towards tourists so these meals are made the authentic way and served and eaten in the manner that the locals partake them in - with love, pride, and appreciation. It is an experience designed for those with complex taste buds and an adventurous spirit. The locals are warm, the rhum drinks are cool, and the fare will dance on your tongue and whisk you to a simpler, more hypnotic way of life. If chic and Michelin ratings are what you desire, ask your captain to set a course for St. Tropez; you are in the wrong sea! :

Excelsior!

PS - Take no offense to the South of France reference. We LOVE it there but for entirely different reasons!

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