After a whirlwind wedding weekend we flew out of Syracuse on Monday morning to head down to an out island in the Bahamas. Our destination was Chez Pierre on Long Island. This is a secluded out-island that is just 80 miles long and only four miles wide at its widest point. Population 4,000 friendly locals.
After a one night layover in Nassau we took a small plane to Deadman's Cay in Long Island. From the plane you can see the expansive shallow flats that surround the Bahamian out islands. This is perfect for bone fishing.
The airport in Deadman's Cay gives you an idea of the quiet, step-back-in-time feel to the island. It was apparent right away we were running on Bahamian time. In other words, just go with it and don't try to rush things, because it ain't gonna happen.
A 30 minute cab north up the Queen's Highway, the one main road that runs the length of the island, took us to the long, bumpy driveway to Chez Pierre. We met our neighbors, the chickens and goats, along the way. At the end of the driveway we were greeted by Pierre who showed us to our bungalow in tropical paradise that would be our home for the next week. I knew right away I liked where I was. Within a few minutes we were enjoying cold Kaliks, the local brew, relaxing, and fishing.
We spent a lot of time just relaxing in our cottage,
fishing and kayaking in front of Chez Pierre, and eating Pierre's fine fresh cooking. Life was good. The Island was quiet and secluded and beautiful. Caribbean breezes cooled the air and blew away the worries of the more hectic life we left in the north.


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