Cayman Brac Day 10-11 - Rinse, Pack, Relax

Last couple days were spent taking in the views from the deck, the pool and the hammocks. While sitting by the pool, V spotted some action out front, a pod of dolphins breached the surface with several spectacular jumps and multiple small rises giving us a great show. Amazing to see in the wild. Ended the week with our last tropical sunset and Friday night barbecue at the Brac Reef Resort where we enjoyed steak, a selection of sides and most importantly the dessert buffet :).

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Cayman Brac Day 09 - Octopi and Calm Seas

We woke to sunny skies and calm seas. Started the day with some coconut bread French toast (thanks to the previous tenants who left the syrup). The water looked so inviting that we headed up the beach to a couple close by snorkeling spots before lunch. Spent the afternoon reading, relaxing and enjoying the hammocks. As the sun was setting we geared up for a twilight dive at Suez Canal. What turned out to be one of our best night dives ever, started with G spotting an octopus, then a nurse shark feeding amongst the rubble of an old peer. Moving on from the peer, we headed out a little deeper and saw plenty of lobster wondering about, a couple sting rays, and the creepy barracuda that was lurking in the shadows for our whole dive. The highlight of the dive was on our way back when G spotted another octopus out hunting. We spent 15 minutes watching him move between the coral heads and fully encompass the smaller ones looking for food. Picked up pizza on the way home for a late dinner to complete a great day and a fantastic last dive for the trip.

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Cayman Brac Day 08 - Rainy Days

Intermittent rain kept us inside most of the day. We played Yahtzee with actual dice and watched the weekly supply barge go by (yay - fresh produce tomorrow). Enjoyed the lazy day that ended with Taco Tuesday's at the Captains Table and a spectacular sunset.....

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Cayman Brac Day 06-07 - Dive days

The afternoon of Day 4 we performed a highly scientific ice cream test and determined that the cold sensitivity was gone and we were good to dive. The North shore was still really rough so we headed to Public Beach on the south side. With the help of Google earth we made our way out to the reef (there's no way we could have done it otherwise). Saw a southern stingray early on and another once we made it out through the surf to the outer wall. On the way back V felt like she was being watched and sure enough, a conch had its eye on us. An exciting start to Day 6 when V saw a shark fin in the waves off the deck while enjoying her morning coffee. A few more sightings and G was headed down the beach in pursuit. This culminated in a final feeding in the shallows with a partial body show a few houses down but unfortunately there is no photographic evidence. Back to the house to finish up breakfast and headed out for our day of Boat diving with Brac Scuba Shack. Two boat dives with the usual reef fish, a large lobster and a pretty chill barracuda. Shark sighting was definitely the highlight of the day. Hammock time in the afternoon, fruity girl drinks on the deck, and leftovers for dinner.

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Cayman Brac Day 05: Annual Agriculture Fair

Today was a busier day, had to move to our new rental so spent a couple hours packing and tidying in the morning. Moved around noon, then headed to the Brac Scuba Shack to check their boat schedule and grab some tanks. We drove up to the Annual Agriculture Show, a full on island event. There were several booths serving food, a live band and many displays with everything from locally grown produce to handmade crafts and preserves (we hoped to score a jar of mango but they were not for sale). Prizes were awarded in all categories including best animals from pigeons to pigs with the prize rooster taking best in show from us. Afterward we drove up the coast to scope out a shore diving option but strong winds are making it difficult to get in on the North Side of the island.  Ended the day with Barry's Golden Jerk for dinner and another sunset (from Gary's new hangout).

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Cayman Brac Day 03-04 - Wonderful Wildlife

The last couple days have been days of relaxation and wildlife watching. Yesterday it was the hermit crabs with the morning coffee followed by the lizards on the pool deck in the afternoon. Today we ventured out and took a picnic lunch to the lighthouse to see the fluffy white boobies again.  Stopped at Pioneer Bakery for Coconut bread, had wood fired pizza from Barracuda for dinner and watched a movie....it is Friday night after all....

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Cayman Brac Day 02 - Hammock and Hermit crabs

Best clock ever, we need one of these at the lake...

This place is perfect, the sound of the ocean and the view from the private deck. There are paths into the seagrape to explore and the best one ends at the beachfront cabana which is decorated with treasure from the sea. Gary enjoyed some hammock time while Vicky combed the deserted beach. A few grocery stops to stock up on supplies (a few because you can't find everything you need at one store), another beautiful sunset and Barry's Golden Jerk Chicken and Pork for dinner. A great relaxing day.

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Cayman Brac Day 01 - Arrival

Day 01 was actually two days with an overnight flight from LA to Atlanta, with the final leg on the island jumper from Grand Cayman getting us into Cayman Brac at 5:30 pm. Picked up the rental car waiting for us and made it to Hawksbill House just in time for sunset. Our 1 bedroom beach bungalow is part of a larger property that is called the Tropical Runaway. A great property for a larger group in the future. ;). After sunset we headed to the Captain's Table for Taco Tuesday and then to bed for some much needed sleep.