The night descended upon us like a silky black cloak, and soon my uncle and I were staring up at the huge light bulb in the night sky: the moon. It lit up crashing waves like a Christmas tree, the foamy splendor bright as snow. The roar from the waves was music to our ears. Despite a few pesky mosquitoes and some no-see-ums, life was … Continue reading Adventures of a Modern Pirate: June 2019
I could not wash away the images of a large band of pirates launching massive cannon balls down upon penny-loafer-and-Rolex-wearing developers. With all the beauty I was surrounded by, my mind could not comprehend how anyone could bring themselves to develop land that was as pristine as what I was enjoying. But as my uncle said, “It is the way of the world. Put large … Continue reading Adventures of a Modern Pirate: May 2019
We spent more than a few jocularity-filled days with our hosts, and now it was time to leave. My uncle suggested we head back to Sand Piper Beach, where we could relax and enjoy a couple of days of solitude in paradise. He was right; it was time to give Tom and Evelyn a break, as they had treated us like kings and we didn’t … Continue reading Adventures of a Modern Pirate: April 2019
With plenty of daylight left, my uncle suggested the Hope Town lighthouse next. Tom gave an approving nod of the head as Evelyn clapped her approval. And just like that, it was decided. We were going to Hope Town. Another lighthouse? I thought. It seemed like a nice idea, so I gaily went along, as I was a captive participant in an otherwise happy pirate … Continue reading Adventures of a Modern Pirate: March 2019
I officially had the heebie-jeebies. Swimming in the blue hole was spooky, and I was creeping myself out with images of the Creature from the Black Lagoon flashing across my mind. Though I was told that it was just a huge cavernous hole filled with water and there were no creatures with large teeth, I still felt as if I were being watched from down … Continue reading Adventures of a Modern Pirate: February 2019
“An Abaco Blue Hole,” my uncle said as I pondered, images of Captain Kirk and Spock staring fixedly at a large blue hole flashing across my mind. “It’s a large hole in the ground that usually leads to caves beneath the ground,” Tom added. “Very cool to see and swim in.” As if on cue, Evelyn appeared with a black three-ring photo album, turned a … Continue reading Adventures of a Modern Pirate: January 2019
