Day 103: In Search of Supplies

Big Majors, Exumas, Bahamas (anchored)

April 28, 2022

Lailia’s stove is propane powered; we have two, small, six pound tanks. One tank ran out before we arrived in Nassau. We couldn’t get propane there before we left. Today our other tank ran out, just after I made breakfast.

Isle’s General Store in Staniel Cay does provide propane, when they have it. After two months in the Bahamas we have finally learned we need to ask about supply schedules. They’re hoping propane will be delivered tomorrow. Or maybe Saturday.

We managed to get some groceries at the store with an eye towards using our propane grill on the deck. Food prices are odd here: we got strip steaks for $7 while a can of peanuts can cost $9. I am happy to get Romaine lettuce and some hamburgers.

Peanut M&Ms have been a constant in every Bahamian store so far. I haven’t seen a Twix or 3 Musketeers in months, though.

This store actually had fuel line but it wasn’t the size we need.

Last week we had winds that ranged into the upper 20s with higher gusts. Right now the winds are about 10 mph. This makes for a peaceful anchorage but it also means that our wind generator isn’t running. We are also using our solar panels and have spent time today turning on the inverter to charge our phones and flashlights then turning off the inverter when the power gets too low. Once the solar panels charge it up, we turn the inverter back on again.

John ran the engine and generator this evening to charge us up enough that we won’t hear the alarm tonight

We took a quick post-dinner ride to Cruisers Beach but tonight headed back to Lailia before midnight. The sunset tonight was even better than usual.

When we navigate we focus on the specific islands we’re visiting. Zooming out to a macro level is interesting – this island chain is so small.

We’re going to (hopefully) get propane and a sim card for the *other* internet provider tomorrow. We also plan to do some snorkeling in Thunderball Grotto.