Long Island - Thompson Bay and Salt Pond

Long Island was hit hard by Hurricane Joaquin in September 2015.  We were hunkered down in Chub Cay and felt the fear of the people on Long Island. South of LI is the location of the El Faro sinking.  As we go to shore, we immediately see destroyed buildings along the shore and buildings newly repaired.  

Destroyed building and Island Regatta stands.
The fuel dock is gone and we tie up to a concrete jetty.
That's our dinghy on the right. 

 Long Island is 80 miles long and about 1 mile wide.  We walk over the ridge to the Atlantic Ocean side to look at the spectacular beaches - white sand, white rock, clear blue waters with wild surf and visible reefs.

The top of the ridge to the ocean side. 

White rocks and sand, surf and seas

View north on the Atlantic Ocean beach side

On the way back here is the view of Thompson Bay,
calm, clear aquamarine water.

We knew there were caves in LI,
but we found a cave right under Salt Pond.

D is dwarfed by the size of the cave

We found water pumps all along the island.
Anyone can stop and pump some fresh water.
It's for public use.  

LI is known for its sheep and goat.
Here several goat sit in the shade of the home.
We even saw a large goat run across the road and leap over a 4 foot stone wall.  

At the office of tourism, Samantha gives us maps and tips for enjoying the length of Long Island.  We rent a car and go exploring ...