The next stop on our Caribbean tour takes us to the island of Grand Cayman. We had arranged a tour from Captain Marvin that would include the highlights of the island, including time to snorkel with the stingrays. Unfortunately, the water was choppy, and the company recommended we did not do the snorkel part, and refunded our money. This was good because we wanted time to shop, but not good because I really wanted to snorkel with the stingrays.
We boarded this small bus, about 19 passengers probably and our driver took us around the island. He was knowledgeable and funny and made the trip more interesting. I'll let the photos and captions tell the story. Have a blessed week.
Beginning of 7 mile beach which is, you guessed it, 7 miles long. All of the beach is public so the hotels cannot rope of private sections.
Looking down 7 mile beach to my beach house :)
Nice clear water
Small town on Grand Cayman with a bar, post office, and souvenir shop.
This is why they call it hell. It appears to be dried coral. There must have been an inlet or pond here in the past.
More of Hell
There is this huge turtle farm on the island that mates and raises turtles, releasing most back into the wild throughout the world. The oldest one there was 135 years old and weighed 595 pounds.
Small turtles, 2-3 years old
We could hold them. This guy was 10 I think
Not sure why there was an alligator or crocodile at a turtle farm.
These were just 11 weeks old.
There were iguanas all over the island, just relaxing in the sun.
Do you see it?
How many can you find in this picture?
It was a popular day in Grand Cayman with a total of 5 ships in port.
Cayman Pirate ship
That was a fun day, Chris. You and I pretty much got all we could out of a short day on a cool island! I, too, wish we had been able to do the snorkeling, and that dad had felt well enough to go out with us.
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