Hurricanes of 2006

Rosie's Place was on Grand Cay which is just across the bay from Walker's Cay which was where the fishing show Walker's Cay Chronicles was filmed. Walker's Cay was a very busy fishing area until the hurricanes of 2006 along with some deteriorating concrete pilings and docks resulted in the closing of all commercial operations on the cay. Grand Cay was where most of the locals who worked at Walker's Cay lived. In fact, Prince's wife worked there until it closed and then stayed home to take care of their six kids. There were some new rental units at Rosie's Place, but everything else looked pretty weathered. The same must have been true for the West End. Only the marina and condos at Old Bahama Bay were in very nice shape. The village there was very weathered and run down. The hurricanes must not have reached as far East as Green Turtle Cay as this area is in very good shape although they are feeling the economic crunch as well. The Bluff House restaurant which sits atop the only hill around here is closed because of lack of business. It was said to be a dining experience not to be missed. We will have to try it next time. There are a few cruisers in the dock but almost no one staying in the cottages. Three of the cruisers pulled out this morning and we are off to Manjack Cay to anchor up with our cruising friends John & Lori. Fishing tomorrow.