Lynyard Cay - Abacos

 

Our first anchorage in the Abacos was in the lee of Lynyard Cay.  

We're amazed at the numerous beaches we can explore.  They literally are in every direction you look. 

We immediately found our surroundings to be more to our liking than the Berry Island chain.  It's not surprising yacht charters are operating in these gorgeous cruising grounds. 

We anchored in 2 different locations at Lynyard Cay.  At both locations we hiked across the narrow island to view the ocean side. 

                             The variety and profusion of shells on the beach are a continual delight. 

                                                            Sunrise tellin (clam) shell

When we were making plans to visit the Bahamas one of my hopes was that I'd find a sunrise tellin clam shell and indeed laying open in the water, 20 feet off Lynyard Cay's shore I found a perfect one.  I believe these shells are unique to the Bahamas.  (this one was 3" in length ..... as big as they get)