What a way to start the week – we attended the Beach Church on Volleyball Beach. More than 120 boaters attended this non-denominational service. We sat on wooden picnic benches under the casuarinas (wispy scrub pines) as the breeze cooled us.
Unlike the high sung mass in Nassau, these cruisers were barefoot, in shorts and T-shirts, and had all arrived via dingy. There is no ordained preacher, just volunteer boaters who share a message. The Casuarina Choirs, both kids and adults, sang many hymns, sometimes joined by the congregation. A guitarist, flautist and electric keyboard accompanied us. No collection was taken, coffee and baked goods followed, and we met some of our fellow boaters.
Adjacent to the beach is Chat & Chill, the local grill and pub. Sunday dinner of a whole roast pig was on the spit. 
We checked out the signpost with mileage indicated to exotic distant lands, including Mackinac Island!
The afternoon was sunny and BREEZY (we daily see first-hand where the term Bahama breezes came from!), and we opted for a walk to the top of Stocking Island. 
We were greeted by a stunning vista – steep cliffs, huge waves breaking below, and incredible water colors. Between our hike up and down, and a long beach walk, we were ready for a good dinner and a good night’s rest.
Bright and early in the morning, Marlene and Marty headed to Sand Dollar Beach for organized yoga. A very professional instructor led over 30 participants, all boaters, and we followed as best we could in the sand, in 25 knot winds. 
Jerry and Carl went by dinghy into town during this time, and arrived back at the boat looking like drowned rats – the wind and waves had picked up again! We are awaiting a lull to depart the harbor to see some other spots.
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