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Half Moon Bay
Two pelicans were on the sand bar in Leeward Channel as we motored past.
We were invited out on a friend’s boat but this time on the north side. It was the first time in quite a while and an opportunity to see the huge changes……….empty docks at Leeward Marina, Nikki Beach resort (recently closed) from the water, the remnants of Star Island and the build up of sand at Emerald Point. We were lucky to see two pelicans on the sand bar on our way through the channel and then on to Half Moon Bay.
Local boats were out in full force as the Minx pulled in and thunderclouds rolled in.
Half Moon Bay is a heavenly spot with its distinctive out cropping of rocks with tall Silver Palms. It’s a favourite place to sail to for weddings and fun gatherings for locals and visitors alike. I spotted a couple of Caicos Sloops out for a sail and the Beluga anchored off the beach as they snorkeled with JoJo the dolphin. I missed seeing JoJo but some of our friends saw him. The Minx was there too and even the dogs had fun today.
Silver Palms on top of the rocks made for a great photo taken from the water.
As the clouds rolled in, we heard thunder and saw lightning………..rain too. The Minx and Beluga sailed off before the rain but we stayed and sure enough it cleared off a little.
It was so beautiful in this spot amongst the rocks.
This is a great place for a barbeque, lots of swimming and snorkeling too.
You can see why this is such a favourite beach to sail to.
If you’re looking to have a wedding here in the Turks and Caicos Islands, keep this jewel of a beach in mind. There are boat charters that can sail right up to the beach for a special wedding ceremony.
We had such a lovely day and hope that you too will be able to enjoy Half Moon Bay and beach on your visit to Providenciales.
Marta
Taylor Bay beach afternoon
Here we are once again floating around at Taylor Bay........those noodles are quite the invention.
We got a little later start than usual today and it was just perfect. The water was calm and made for a smooth ride as we pulled into Taylor Bay. The baby just loves being in the water here as it’s so warm. We introduced her to the soft sand and she just couldn’t get enough!
Sand and more sand everywhere as munchkin plays at the water's edge.
The sand was so soft that she just couldn’t get enough of it and as you can see, it almost covered all of her. So much sand all over and then it was time to rinse off and cool off in the late afternoon.
Rinsing off all that sand.
Yes, this was the last beer as the sun started getting lower in the sky.
- We were treated to a spectacular sunset off Osprey Rock in the distance.
Time to get onboard and head for home before dusk. We just made it in time, pulling into Harbour Club Marina just as it was getting quite dark.
Marta
Tiny shells
A south side beach offers thousands of tiny little shells lying on the sand in a large pile.
A beach walk on one of the south side beaches and a beautiful discovery………….thousands of tiny shells deposited in a large pile on the sand by the ocean.
Here's a closeup of the shells that were different colours and shapes and sizes.
Loads of shells washed up in a large pile on the beach.
Happy shelling in the Turks and Caicos Islands!
Marta
Leeward Beach
Early afternoon and the unbelieveable turquoise colours of our waters fringed with white, lacey sea foam.
I simply love Leeward beach. It is always a postcard of stunning shades of blue and turquoise and always makes for a picture perfect photo. You’ll never be disappointed as the colours are breathtaking, always vivid and contrasting with the white powdery sand and sea foam.
Visit the beaches at Leeward on your next vacation to Providenciales.
Marta
Another Taylor Bay Sunday
Low tide, the exposed sandbar and our boat is anchored out in only two feet of water.
I guess it’s becoming our favourite place to go on Sundays………….tranquil Taylor Bay with its powdery soft white sand and all that shallow water ideal for babies and little kids. Today we seemed to be miles from shore but it was low tide and we were anchored in two feet of water.
This little Miss and her family was at the beach for some fun in the water
This little one just shrieked with delight as she splashed in the water
It was absolutely wonderful at Taylor Bay today. The anticipated tropical storm didn’t make it as far as the Turks and Caicos Islands although we did get some two inches of rain. Oh how we love the rain!!! We had madly spent two days trying to get everything fertilized in time for the rains. So a day out boating and lazing in the water was a welcomed event.
Late afternoon and the tide started to come in creating ripples and waves over the sand bars.
Take time out to spend a few hours in Taylor Bay on your next Provo trip. We’ll likely be there!
Marta
Lazy afternoon at Taylor Bay
Yesterday was so spectacular I dropped everything and drove up the hill to a friend's house to get this photo.
Harbour Club Villas (six red roofs) sit overlooking Flamingo Lake. It was a perfect day to get some new photos of our villas from a vantage point up at a friend’s house on Ocean Drive. It was one of those flat calm days and definitely a must to take off on the boat for the afternoon.
I love the water when it's like this, shimmering patterns glint in the late afternoon sun at Taylor Bay
It was after 3 pm when we got onboard and headed out to Taylor Bay. I’ve mentioned before that this is an idyllic spot especially when you have kids and we had friends with a baby who came out with us. The water was warm as we moored in two feet of water quite a ways from the shore. The baby absolutely loved it.
Baby's hungry and so it's time to wade back to the boat for a feeding.
Barry shows us all how to relax, put your feet up and float your cares away!!
Harbour Club Villas are a great place to stay when on Provo and Taylor Bay is one of those soft powdery sand beaches where kids will have the time of their lives playing in the sand and shallow water. Come and see us soon.
Marta
Beaching and Shopping
- Just love the colours on the beach bag and the ocean at Long Bay
My sister Eve found this gem of a beach bag while shopping on Grace Bay. Of course, this shot was just waiting to be snapped………a beautiful blonde, the colourful sea horses and stylized seaweed and our ever graduating turquoise hues of Providenciales ocean out at Long Bay beach. Of course, not only are the beaches spectacular but the shopping is always full of interesting things. Come to the Turks and Caicos Islands and enjoy all we have to offer. See you soon!
Marta
Ghost Crab at Malcolm Roads Beach
This little Ghost Crab put on quite an aggressive display as I photographed him
Malcolm Roads beach and little Ghost Crab. I photographed it for at least twenty minutes. I wanted to capture the ocean turquoise background and the beach.
Marta
Leeward beach
The colour of the water at Leeward is the most gorgeous turquoise you'll ever see!!
I love this photo of Tina, Alexis and Ania taken out at Leeward where each and every photo shows off the amazing colours of the ocean. Make sure you don’t miss this beach on Providenciales ……….. it’s simply heaven.
Marta