News this week about how to go swimming with the pigs in Eleuthera as well as a few bits and bobs . I was talking with a friend the other day about a wonderful trip that she took with friends to go and swim with pigs right here in Eleuthera. Of course swimming with the pigs has until now meant a trip to the Exumas – a fairly long trip by boat and an expensive one.
The organizer of the boat trip – Captain Ryan Neilly from Spanish Wells – picked up everybody up at the boat dock where you catch the ferry to Spanish Wells. Then a short 10 minute ride to the cay where the pigs are. At the moment there are 5 pigs – but 2 of them are pregnant so that number will increase shortly ! They were fed – the pigs that is – with sausages ( not pork ! )
Captain Ryan also took them snorkeling on a sandbar nearby – providing the equipment – and the excitement as well ! Lots of beautiful coral as well as technicolor fish. The boat also has a cooler stocked with complimentary water and sodas……
Captain Ryan has a great website – click on this to see his details – Spanish Wells Fishing Prices seem very reasonable – his boat will take up to 12 people – plus one of his sons also has another boat so large parties can be accommodated. I spoke with him and he told me that just for a trip to see the pigs – 1 1/2 – 2 hours for 1 – 6 people the cost would be $150. Or for half a day, 8am – 12pm or 1pm – 5pm again for 1-6 people the cost would be $400. I can tell you these are the best prices around !
Contact him on 242 333 4721 or cell phone 242 359 7894 or email – rneilly@gmail.com – and get booking soon because he is going to be very busy !
So now my sister Jane has left for another year – it is always so hard to say goodbye – after 4 weeks here, so I am posting a few pictures of good times we enjoyed. Let me tell you they were not all based around food – but it seems that a good few were ! The real riches in our lives are the times we get to spend with those we love – so make the most of them Living here does make you value the time you can spend together – so heed my words and do not take those dear to you for granted……
Also – great news – Bacchus Fine Foods have restocked after a month on vacation and the cheese is back !
10 thoughts on “Swimming with the pigs in Eleuthera !”
I love your blog!
And I love that you love it !!! Great to hear from you …..
Wonderful eww about pigs and boat charters!
I miss Jane…..and the sisterhood you have. Makes me miss my sister even more….!
Yes – we have to treasure and nurture those we love…..
Nice “pigtures”… second time around. Yes! I count every minute a thankful gift and thank you also for your friendship and insight. Still loving that stunning red hair! Keep smiling and it becomes a permanent stance.
hugs,
D
Lovely as always to hear from you – not so long now until you will be back again. kindest regards to you and Stu…..
What a wonderful story about the swimming pigs. I can hardly wait to see the coming
Piglets learn to swim with their moms!
I love your blog and read it regularly. The last time I met you was with Eileen and Ian Gray.
They have invited me already 6 times and can hardly wait for the 7th. I love Eleuthera.
So pleased to hear you enjoy the blog. And delighted that you will be coming back here….
Nice data, you took the ferry from where to Spanish Wells.
It goes from Jean’s Bay – Eleuthera side…..