2 Mar 2003, Time at Exuma Park, 24 24.002 N/ 076 23.810 W
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Exuma Park is a National Park that covers
several of the nearby islands as well as Warderick Wells. It
is staffed by a park warden, two Defence Force personnel
(to protect the Warden and to ward off poachers), and several
cruiser volunteers. Most of the structures, trails, monuments, and
signs were made by the volunteers over the years.
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An interesting attraction to Warderick Wells is
Boo Boo Hill which has one of the highest elevations on the island.
Cruisers leave 'stuff' on the Hill to record their passage into the
Park. We had to add our contribution also. We used some bottom
paint to scrawl the name 'Jule III 2003' on a piece of wood. Not
pretty but at least we made our mark. We saw some striking vistas
of the Exuma Bank and the Exuma Sound from this vantage point.
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Saturday is Happy Hour at the Park Office
where the cruisers congregate with food, drink and talk. We had
a pretty good crowd on March 1st. We met many nice folks
but unfortunately they were heading North as they had already
been to George Town. We got some good pointers on where
to anchor when we got to George Town. This place reminded us
a little of Dry Tortugas (Voyage 2000).
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The park has several famous celebrities. Among
them are Bubba the Baracuda, Harbourmaster the 5 foot shark
and Boo Boo his smaller cousin. Since Ann heard about these
guys, she was determined that her feet would not go in the
water. No snorkeling for us. However, we used our 'look bucket'
(glass bottom bucket) and trolled the reefs with the dinghy. It
worked rather well ..except for the leaky dinghy. Yep, we developed
a split seam on the dinghy floor.which allowed some water into the boat.
Duct tape saved the day, at least temporarily. Hopefull it will hold until
we get back to the States.
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