Goldsmith Island - "It's Gold!!!"

At the risk of raising anything to do with the "Knights" after this weeks debarcle, I can only quote the Chief with regard Goldsmith Island; "It's Gold!!!!". What a great spot. We arrived here from Brampton after again sailing in 20/25 knot with all the gear on.

Recollections of our three nights at Goldsmith:
- swimming on the beach (sometimes skinny as we had the place to ourselves for two of the three).
- the fantastic little creek with a garden that looked like it had been placed by the hand of you know who.
- the rock gardens that broke up the beach. If you could take one and transport it you may win any garden design prize; fantastic rock placement, layered plantings from low growth through to the beautiful pines.
- the short mangrove trees that intermittently lined the shore and looked like well trimmed hedges they were so uniform.

Karen doing laps in the dinghy looking for a fish. Schools of garfish "flying" across the surface twenty fours hours a day. See seperate post on the effectiveness of the "Grand Dinghy Trap".
And our friend below. All through the trip we have had the joy of watching the eagles. AT Goldsmith there were three near our anchorage. This bloke, the largest, would keep us entertained with his very effective fishing pursuits. A joy to watch and boy was he efficient.

Facing this bay at Goldsmith was another small island (Farrier) with a few weekenders on it. They looked into this bay from their verandahs - "gold".

Then onto Shaw Island.