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| #Caymans_Air_Sea_Land Once i got airborne i noticed instantly the crystal clear waters, that is when my pilot told me its because there are zero rivers on any of the three islands, (Grand and Little Cayman plus Cayman Brac) which means there is no sediment runoff into the ocean to "cloud" up the water But as we head out away from the shore you can see the color change and this would be the area they call the Cayman Trench, which plunges to a depth of 7.6 kms (4.7 miles) making it the deepest point in the Caribbean Sea |
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British Colony You know what this means when / if your thinking of renting, a steering wheel on the right side of the car, with most of the vehicles imported directly from Japan or the UK and also with you driving on the left side of the road Add in roundabouts that are tricky no matter where your from, as i seen mistakes everyday within ours and we know what we are doing in my city So if your comfortable with all these "distractions" have at it 😀 So if you decide to venture ahead here are some KeyTips; A) Iguanas; before jumping into your rental and hitting the gas, it is the local habit to look underneath the chassis as they love to lay on the warm pavement underneath parked automobiles B) Oversized Items; for example if renting a jeep and tying a long kayak to the roof, the law states any overhang by 1.5 meters (3 feet) requires you to hire a police escort to your destination Anything under those dimensions just requires a red flag C) No Fees; some positive news, free parking and no toll roads anywhere on the islands D) Local Courtesy; your hired vehicle will have distinctive license plates starting with a "Q" or the word "rental," so the locals know to be ready for some errors in your driving jajajja Happy Motoring |
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| No Cruise Ship Pier Every vessel (no more than five allowed in the harbor) must anchor offshore and "tender" to the island This is done as a preservation tactic to protect the coral reefs and beaches from erosion |
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Cayman Islands It has no Income, Property or Corporate Taxes This is why it is a major global financial hub with more businesses than people registered Earns its Revenue All offshore companies pay an annual licensing fee based on the Incorporations share capital, which in simple terms is all the shares they legally issue to the founders, employees and investors Also receive funds from work permits, financial transactions and import duties Finally from you the tourist Food Maybe this explains why there are estimated 200 to 300 restaurants with all price points The island is widely hailed as the culinary capital of the Caribbean, but remember as i said there is no fresh water source here as its all done by desalination, so best stick to any bottled product Some of my meal favorites because of the African, British and Caribbean tasty blends A) Conch; clam like flavor in a stew with spicy fritters B) Jerk Chicken; slowly cooked with spices, tomatoes and pepper C) Cassava Cake; grated cassava root, coconut milk, brown sugar and spices then baked until crusty |
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| Seven Mile Beach Its actually 6 miles long now through natural storm erosion, but a bonus the entire length is open to the public Also the sand never gets too hot as its made up of pulverized coral, which it reflects the suns heat Expensive Accommodations The rental prices vary for nightly beachfront homes and villas, from $600 to $2,000 USD |
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Stingray Beach The Beginnings When the local fishermen began cleaning their catch on the shallow sandbar it attracted the stingrays, now they associate the sound of the boat motors as food Interesting Facts A) Sharks Cousin; the skeletons are made entirely of a lightweight, flexible cartilage and not bone B) Sixth Sense; they have a gel-filled pits called "ampullae of lorenzini" that detects electronic signals from their hidden prey C) Breathing; through small holes behind their eyes called spiracles, so they can respire while encased in sand D) Camouflage; they flap their fins to bury themselves to hide from predators E) Gentle Giants; for you visitors the stingrays are naturally shy and docile, but will use their venomous tail barbs in self defense |
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Town of Hell Rumor says the area got its name from the landscape (fossilized remains of limestone and dolomite) as its thought the jagged, scorched land looked like the underworld There are some rules as indeed we are dealing with humans as common sense is not so common jajaja The viewing area is small (think half a football field) and so there are platforms to have your scenic overlook as the rocks are incredibly sharp, fragile and of course dangerous KeyTip There is a themed post office that (what else) is painted a bright red in which the official postmark on the letter or postcard you send will say from "Hell" |
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| Rum Point The areas name came from the barrels of rum that washed up from a shipwreck, with the Cayman Islands claiming 240 vessels because of its shallow waters The History The islands did not produce commercial sugarcane in the beginning so the liquor got started in trade, maritime smuggling and of course the Pirates and Privateers who brought it ashore for barter plus consumption Legal Beginnings Then in 1987 Cayman Airways captain Robert Hamaty and wife Carlene founded the Tortuga Rum Company to service the booming cruise ship market. It then used a family recipe to produce a Rum Cake which ended up being the islands number one export Moving forward it now (instead of importing the rum) has built its own distillery on Grand Cayman (2018) for a full circle moment Cayman Spirits Company Their Seven Fathoms Rum is placed in bourbon aging barrels and sunk 42 feet ( seven fathoms) into the ocean. The constant movement of the sea tides accelerates maturation and altars molecular distribution throughout the wood, generating a very distinct flavor Mudslide Legendary Drink invented at the Wreck Bar at Rum Point While not rum based, as they say you follow what the locals do 😉 1.5 oz Vodka !.5oz Kahlua !.5oz Baileys Irish Cream Topped with chocolate syrup, grated cinnamon and a cherry |
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| Well since i have some knowledge of this behavior from writing about some of the rogue crews of seafaring bandits😅 that were in my City of Halifax in yesteryear #Pirate_History_Bahamas_NSCanada I NEED to join in the celebrations with a glass of grog |
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