James Cistern, Eleuthera Island, Bahamas

From Current Cut we motored along the coast of Eleuthera not stopping at the Glass Window or Hatchet Bay but chose a new anchorage off the settlement of James Cistern. We walked along the waterfront and over to the ocean front beach.

A view from shore at James Cistern

 View of the town

The school painted traditionally yellow and green

Too bad the takeaway was not open

Too early for the Friday night gathering spot at the dock

Termite nests are huge

Road to the ocean front beach

Endless beach in both directions

A NOAA weather tsunami buoy washed ashore
Beautiful stretch of beach with plenty of footprints

Century plants lined the beach

Shore birds too busy feeding and dodging the waves to notice my presence

A relatively calm day

Beautiful bougainvillea hedge along local house
Tiki huts by the anchorage
The government dock bordering the anchorage

The regatta party spot on the beach

Small cemetery alongside Queen's Highway
An inviting beach side bar

Tiki bar with excellent food and drink and outdoor dining

Pelicans and seagulls have made a come back

Front yard blooms

One of several churches

More gorgeous bougainvillea blooming

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