The kids are coming 26◦30'.244N 78◦39'.711W

Take note of these co-ordinates as they will not change for the next month. We have made it successfully to Freeport/Lucaya Grand Bahamas Island. We are kind of in between both cities and well even Bahamas does not know what to call it since they quote the address as Freeport/Lucaya. Either way does not matter much to us as we are here safe and sound and we will remain here for the next month or so. It is a really nice marina with lots of amenities and it will be nice to stay put for a little while. This was not part of our original plan, however every plan we make we write in pencil with a notation stating it is subject to change!

We tried to find a way to get the kids to Marsh harbor instead of here, but the costs where jut too great, so when handed lemons, we make lemonade. Our trip across the Grand Bahamas banks and back to this main island was relatively uneventful, although very, very secluded.

We spent an extra day in the Great Lucayan Waterway in order to wait out the big winds that would have the Atlantic Ocean dishing out more big waves at us. Truly we have had enough of those. Beside the Lucayan Waterway is quite majestic and you cannot beat the sunsets.

The extra day also allowed us to go on a little expedition to measure a bridge. All our books tell us it is 27 clearance at high tide, but never the less, we lowered our 26 foot mast down last time we crossed it, just to be on the safe side. This time we went by dinghy to the bridge and then walked up it to measure the distance to the water. Yep the books are right, it is in fact 27 feet of vertical clearance at high tide.  

So today when we crossed we were quite confident that we would make it under the bridge without any major drama. It was a short run to the marina, only 6-7 miles on the open ocean, so easy as pie. Waves where only 2-3 feet, so very manageable for us old pros...now! We arrived at high tide and made it through the channel without hitting bottom, another stellar moment! Once here we had to go get some groceries as mother hubbart cupboards where getting rather bare. I'll leave the discussion of the bus system for another day!

The kids will be here tomorrow at noon. We are so excited to see them. It was their 2^nd wedding anniversary on the 21^st and they are celebrating with a mini vacation to spend 4 days with us. The beginning of their holidays were spent in New York City and then Montreal so this will certainly be a change of climate for them! It is beautiful here right now, 73◦F at the moment and calm as anything. We look forward to our month here as we explore the island bit more than we did last time we were here. Well the hot tub is calling our name, so I will leave you with a Good night all.