Sun 11 Mar 2007
One of the great places in Cayman is beautiful Rum Point. It was Julie’s friend Genevieve’s last full day with us so we figured it was a great way to finish up her vacation. Before heading out to Rum Point, Gen & I went to Eden Rock (in Georgetown) for a quick snorkel. Eden Rock is like “jumping into an aqurium” ; there are loads of fish and they are not afraid of humans. However, many humans are afraid of the resident familiy of Tarpons. These Tarpons vary from 3.5 – 5 ft in lengh and not very pretty. They are HUGE though and could easily be mistaken for a shark by someone who is not familiar with the local fish. Tarpons are totally harmeless though. Its amazing to be able to swim up close & personal with these giants (you can easily get to within 2 feet of them)
After the snorkel, we went back to Savannah (our house) to pick up Julie & drive to Rum Point. Run point is about a 35 minute drive from where we live. Rum Point is on the north side of Cayman, on the eastern side of the Sound (the Sound being the large U shaped bay which eats up about 1/3 of the islands surface.
At Rum point there beach chairs, a white sandy beach, shade, hamacks & the most amazing blue turquoise water you will every see. The picture at the top of this page (the pier ; is at Rum Point) Julie & I have been there quite a few times now and are always amazed by this place. Anyone who comes to visit us will for sure want to spend at least half a day here. Its a great place to swim, snorkel, enjoy a Fish & chips at the outdoor restaurant or just read a book & take it easy. Here are some pics of our day.
Standing at the end of the pier.
Here is Gen. It was great to have her over. I am sure she enjoyed leaving the cold Canadian winter for a week! 🙂
Holy gazookas !
I need to schedule a vacation ASAP 🙂
Need to snorkel, catch myself some fish and chips and read a book at Rum Point! (Added to my to-do-list)
Anytime my friend 🙂
I can just picture you reading some Lance Armstrong book at Rum Point. haha
Your pictures are amazing, and I can only dream of being there, for the time being. That TV dish is huge; hope the reception is great.
Glad that you’re enjoying your life in the Cayman.
Really nice pictures!!!
If you keep up those great pictures… You’ll be having lots of guests!!!
We will try to fit in a visit too sometime at the beginning or end of our sabbatical next year (2008).
I know it is hot in July but it might be then. Stephane will go cycling around Iceland and me and the kids would stop by. The kids really miss you guys and ask us quite often if we will be going to see you soon.
Cheerio
Ba