Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Dunmore Towne, Harbour Island

Today is our 25th wedding anniversary.  So we decide to take the fast ferry over to Harbour Island and visit Dunmore Towne.  I was amazed that the ferry could even fit into the Spanish Wells harbor, much less traverse the dreaded "Devil's Backbone" over to Harbour Island.

The Devils Backbone is a narrow, winding passage between the reefs and the beach on Eleuthera.  Many a boat has been lost here and the passage is not recommended without the aid of a local pilot.  The ferry is a large vessel...



The ferry was actually very nice with comfortable seats...



In no time at all we were standing on the government dock at Harbour Island.



It's hard to read, but the sign says: "Home of the Friendly People"

We rent another golf cart to get around the island.



Which seems to be the principle mode of transportation.  A typical street scene...







Some of the beautiful, original houses....





A work dock where conch were being cleaned...



The local Pigly Wigly...



The beaches were also beautiful (pink sand)..





We had lunch at Valentines Resort and Marina and caught the ferry back to Spanish Wells.  It was a great anniversary treat.

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