We rented a car (the red Tracker) and put it to use exploring the island. It was a bit "rough" - just what you need for driving on coral roadways that lead to the beaches. Distances are short - the island is about 7 miles long and 1 mile wide.
Dotted throughout the village are the police station, school, restaurants ("Until Then..." is pictured), two grocery stores, and the post office/government offices/hospital. The population here is less than 800 people. The airport is away from the village not too far from the marina and the "Beach Club" restaurant and bar.
We enjoyed meeting many of the friendly people who live on the island as well as other visitors. Tammy, an islander who's been here for awhile, told us that the creatures here are very curious. We had a sea turtle take us for a walk up the beach one afternoon, and at Shelling Beach the stingrays come right over to check you out if you splash around the shore.
The abandoned hotel was one of our favorite places to "beach it", but the caves of Sugar Beach, and the expanses of shallow water when the tide is out at Shelling Beach were also wonderful.
At "Until Then...", in the village, we found a 'cheesburger in paradise'.
mmmm mmmm
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