On Saturday, January 16, we left Allans-Pensacola heading for Green Turtle, expecting to check in with Customs. Important in our minds, was to head to the liquor store where we would have a conch burger.
On the way in, we talked by radio to our old friends on Mskoki. Apparently, Customs was closed for the weekend. We were not sure what to do. While we had lots to do on the boat and could constructively spent the weekend afloat, we did not know if this was even considered to be OK. Bahamian cruising guides are emphatic that you are expected to check in immediately and certainly within 24 hours of arrival.
My solution was to go ashore and phone Customs at the Treasure Cay Airport. I explained our predicament and asked them what we were supposed to do. The person who answered the phone did not know, but suggested that I call back in 10 minutes.
The answer that I got back was so practical and beneficial to all that I could not believe that it came from a government official. The reply was to the effect that (my words and not his):
“No problem Mon,
You go ashore and do whatever you must,
You spend lots of money,
On Monday when Customs is open, you check-in then,
You on Island time now, Mon”
I loved it.
This left us free to have dinner on our friends boats, to walk the dogs and to walk the beaches. Best of all, it was now warm enough to wear shorts!
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