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Sapodilla Hill Rock Carvings

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Here's the trail leading up Signal Hill to where the carvings are found

Here's the trail leading up Signal Hill to where the carvings are found

On the way out to South Dock and just past the Chalk Sound turn off, you’ll find a rough dirt road that ends at the old Mariner Hotel. Park beside the link fence at about a third of the way to the old hotel and look to the right…..you should see the trail head.

At the top of Signal Hill look down in the rocks and you'll find the carvings

At the top of Signal Hill look down in the rocks and you'll find the carvings

There are many names and dates carved into the rocks supposedly by shipwrecked sailors in days gone by. The inscriptions are quite old and you can clearly make out names such as Balfour and  Harriott along with dates.

This appears to be the earliest date 1767

This appears to be the earliest date 1767

One of the inscriptions could be attributed to a 19th-century official: W.R. Inglis, second President of the Turks & Caicos (1854-1862).

Inscription by W.R. Inglis around 1854-1862

Inscription by W.R. Inglis around 1854-1862

I want to post more photos of the inscriptions and will do that tomorrow. The view is magnificent from the top of Sapodilla and well worth a trip to see these old carvings.

Marta

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Old Tiki Huts at Malcolm Roads

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Old photo taken in 2002 of the tiki huts and dive boat out at Malcolm Roads beach

Years ago, Malcolm Roads was only accessible with a 4×4 jeep type vehicle and the hill was soooooo intimidating, pitted and huge ruts towards the bottom. It was always worth it as at the end of the road was a simply breathtaking stretch of beach with the tiki huts. We used to do our ladies beach day down there with not another soul around. I thought some of you might like to see my old photos of the tiki huts and beach.

White, powdery sand beach and always the amazing colours of blue and turquoise

White, powdery sand beach and always the amazing colours of blue and turquoise

 When we first came to Providenciales, the tiki huts were still useable for some shade but began to drastically deteriorate. They were originally built for a French game show that took place on that beach around 1992.

It's a real shame that this beautiful area was not protected for future generations. It is now the site of an exclusive hotel.

It's a real shame that this beautiful area was not protected for future generations. It is now the site of an exclusive hotel.

 

Dive boats would spend their intervals pulled up fairly close to shore

Dive boats would spend their intervals pulled up fairly close to shore

 

Those were the days.......exotic, remote......a piece of paradise.

Those were the days.......exotic, remote......a piece of paradise.

Hope you enjoyed my old photos of the tiki huts at Malcolm Roads. A bit of history that many of us fondly remember.

 

Marta

 

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Beach Wedding

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Shelley and Shandi stop for some photos outside their villa at Harbour Club

Shelley and Shandi stop for some photos outside their villa at Harbour Club

What a day for a beach wedding……..Monday, April 20th…..glorious sunshine and the wind lay down a little as Shelley and Shandi headed off in their jeep to Malcolm Road’s beach.  Shelley was a beautiful bride dressed in a gorgeous green lace wedding gown with a spray of lilies and orchids that matched her dress exactly. Shandi with his quiet smile didn’t seem to be too nervous!!!!!
Shelley and Shandi married yesterday on the beach at Malcolm Roads

Shelley and Shandi married yesterday on the beach at Malcolm Roads

Malcolm Road’s beach was deserted and picture perfect for their special wedding ceremony performed by Pastor Coleby of the Healing Waters Ministry.

Yeah!!!!!!!! We did it..........Just Married

Yeah!!!!!!!! We did it..........Just Married

Malcolm Road’s beach isn’t your usual wedding beach but Shelley and Shandi simply couldn’t get over the spectacular beauty of this area. The rocks reminded Shelley of her PEI (that’s Canada folks ) roots.
One of my favourite photos of the newly weds.........Yes, they both went right into the warm waters at sunset.

One of my favourite photos of the newly weds.........Yes, they both went right into the warm waters at sunset.

The happy couple went right into the water ………they had warned the photographers that this is what they wanted to do.
Congratulations to Shelley and Shandi on their marriage here on our beautiful island of Providenciales.

Congratulations to Shelley and Shandi on their marriage here on our beautiful island of Providenciales.

If you want a quiet, intimate island wedding and honeymoon, our six villa complex is perfect for smaller group occasions. Just contact me for information on having your wedding here on Provo. We’ll help you plan your very special wedding day.

See you in the islands!

Marta

http://www.cloudnine.tc

Providenciales south side

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Late afternoon, low tide and stormy dark rain clouds create a picturesque view of the south side shallow flats of Providenciales

Late afternoon, low tide and a few dark rain clouds create a picturesque view of the south side shallow flats of Providenciales

Come and see us at Harbour Club Villas ……. the south side of Provo where we are is tranquil and beautiful. Shallow flats and a favourite for our bone fishermen.

Marta

http://www.bonefishing.tc

Hawksbill Turtle

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The beautiful richly brown and mottled shell of the Hawksbill turtle's shell was prized for tortoiseshell used for decorative purposes

In years gone by, the beautiful richly brown and mottled shell of the Hawksbill turtle’s shell was prized for tortoiseshell used for decorative purposes.

The Hawksbill turtle is easy to identify as it has a very distinctive sharp curving beak much like a hawk. The boney plates of the shell are streaked with amber, yellow and brown.

To the Taino Indians in the Turks and Caicos Islands, turtles were an important food item. Nowadays turtles are more often promoted as a tourist attraction.

The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands has adopted new conservation plans for  sea turtles that will protect mature adults so they can breed, and reverse population declines.

Restrictions have been put into place and it is illegal for fishermen to kill turtles with shells over 60 cm or under 45 cm.

 

The distinctive "hawk" like beak of the Hawksbill turtle

The distinctive “hawk” like beak of the Hawksbill turtle

In some countries the shell is still used to make hair ornaments, jewelry, and other decorative items and therefore they are on the critically endangered list.

Look at the wonderful colours in the shell of the Hawksbill turtle

Look at the wonderful colours in the shell of the Hawksbill turtle

Look for the Hawksbill turtle as you snorkel the coral reefs and waters of the Turks and Caicos on your next island vacation.

Marta

http://www.diving.tc

Sapodilla Bay

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Kite boarding and visiting boats at anchor at Sapodilla Bay

Kite boarding and visiting boats at anchor at Sapodilla Bay

Late afternoon is such a beautiful time of day………….we watched a kiteboarder as he skimmed across the bay past and around some boats that were at anchor.  Shooting into the sun gave the photo a soft quality as the sun glinted and sparkled off the water.  Don’t forget to bring glasses and a bottle of wine to sip on as you watch the sun go down into the water. Sapodilla is the best place to watch the sun set and perhaps even to see the elusive “Green Flash”.
Cheers!
Marta
http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Parasailing on Grace Bay

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If you're looking for a great view of our beautiful shoreline....take a parasailing flight way up high!

If you're looking for a great view of our beautiful shoreline....take a parasailing flight way up high!

Parasailing is a fun activity for all ages and Provo has a couple of top notch outfits that will take you up as high as 450 feet! What an adrenaline rush to have a bird’s eye view of our island. These photos were taken recently on Grace Bay and I actually didn’t know three people could go up at one time until I saw this group all go up together.

Each flight takes about 15 minutes and the views are simply breathtaking.

Each flight takes about 15 minutes and the views are simply breathtaking.

Be sure to ask them to dip you in the water a few times!!!!

Parasailers being dipped in and out of the water

Parasailers being dipped in and out of the water

Take a parasail flight when next you are on Providenciales……….call Marta and I’ll put you in touch with the right people.

Happy flying,

Marta

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Water fun

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A boy's best friend...........nothing better than a cooling dip in our super clear waters.

A boy's best friend...........nothing better than a cooling dip in our super clear waters.

I don’t think he wants to let go of the ball. Lots of water fun at Grace Bay beach. The water in the Turks and Caicos Islands is so clear that you simply must see it for yourself. See you in the islands!

Marta

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Smith’s Reef

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Looking at Smith's Reef from the shoreline

Looking at Smith's Reef from the shoreline

A sandy path leads through the rocks and into the water. The snorkel trail is a series of  reef balls that have tiles with information written on them and they begin in about 6 feet of water. About 20 yards off shore, there’s a small patch reef at about a 12 foot depth. 

Here's a map of the snorkel trail at Smith's Reef

Here's a map of the snorkel trail at Smith's Reef

 

You'll see lots of fish, corals, sponges, eagle rays cruising on through as well as turtles

You'll see lots of fish, corals, sponges, eagle rays cruising on through as well as turtles

We hope you’ll enjoy snorkeling at Smith’s Reef on your next visit to Provo.

See you there!

Marta,

http://www.diving.tc