I love Green Turtle Cay--a small island in the Abacos of the Bahamas that feels so familiar and yet is like nowhere else I know. This photo is taken from a hill in New Plymouth--the village where the main ferry dock is located. There are shops, museums, and restaurants here. This photo is taken looking down a hill into New Plymouth--the other direction leads to areas with views of the Sea of Abaco and Black Sound. The Green Turtle Club resort is located on the other end of the Cay.
What I love about this view is that it felt so much like home to me. Then it it me--with the view down the hill, colorful rooftops below and the sliver of aqua blue sea just beyond, I was reminded of the San Francisco Bay Area. In fact, this view reminds me most of the view from El Cerrito--the East Bay city where I lived while in seminary. I used to run the hills religiously (if you will) and the rewards for all the tough climbs were views like these. But on Green Turtle Cay there are no freeways, no San Pablo Avenue, no traffic jams. What, with only one road, few cars, and a whole bunch of golf carts to get around, it is pretty much paradise.
A similar shot can be found on the pages of may Abaco Guide, however I make it a policy to remove all overhead wiring in my Island Photos. - Sandy
Posted by: Sandy Estabrook | January 29, 2008 at 07:58 AM
Sandy,it is nice to discover your site. I have a policy of never retouching or altering my photos--hence the wires. What you see is what was there. I rather like them, they make my recall of the Bay Area even stronger.
Posted by: Jennifer | January 29, 2008 at 08:23 AM
Hi, Jennifer: It reminded me of San Francisco immediately. How wonderful to see where you are while we deal with freezing rain in the 'Cuse. Now I can picture you there, and better imagine the family gatherings you're enjoying. Post more photos, please! -- Kate
Posted by: Kate Day | January 29, 2008 at 08:29 AM
Hey Jennifer, thanks for posting that photo - looks wonderful! We're getting freezing rain and a high wind warning overnight, so it's great to look at such a lovely, calming image. Enjoy!! -Gina
Posted by: Gina | January 29, 2008 at 10:21 PM
Okay, y'all should know that I'm home in Syracuse--experiencing the same freaky winds and weather as you are. Sigh. Sorry that wasn't clear. I keep thinking that if I hold on to a Bahamian state of mind I'll actually feel warmer!
Posted by: Jennifer | January 30, 2008 at 08:53 AM