The tiny village of Albert Town on Long Cay is one of the smallest in this country....27 people to be exact!
It was more prosperous over a century ago with over 2,000 people. It was also known as Fortune Island and was a coaling station for ship's passing by.
We were 1st met by Ruth the telephone lady. We went to her home, which is right across from the old church, and met Mary the goat. Mary was very curious about Chewy! She wouldn't leave her alone...I think she thought Chewdog was another goat!! Ruth told us to walk pass her home to the home of an elderly man. The oldest man on the island. ..79 years young!!! We spent a good part of the afternoon seating on Bruce Knowles' front porch listening to his stories of when he was a police officer in Nassau. He also entertained us with his guitar and singing some of the best Bahimian music we have heard! We have collected a lot of "treasures" on this trip, but meeting him was the Best treasure yet!!
I didn't find any old bottles but I did find some pieces of old pottery. Maybe NEXT time!
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| True Bahimian music!! What a treat! |
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| Mary trying to get to know Chewy! |
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| Albert Town intersection. don't forget to look both ways!! |
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| 200 year old church.... |
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| Phil andChewdog's sermon for today.....love thy pet! |
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| Salt ponds |
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| They still have these here!! |
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| Downtown Albert Town |
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