Cruising Marsh Harbour - Grocery Stores & Bicycles (Sailing Curiosity)
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Food is EXPENSIVE in the Bahamas, but we're on a bicycle driven mission to find the best prices!
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We've popped into a few random stores as we've sailed through the Bahamas and let's just say they leave a lot to be desired. With almost no fresh produce and sky-high prices, it's difficult to shop. We've heard Marsh Harbour is THE place to provision so we're on a mission in search of a better selection and more affordable prices.
it's also the first time (since we've owned our boat) we've busted out our folding bikes. We've had them for a couple years now and we absolutely love them...but that said space on the boat is extremely limited. We told ourselves if we don't use the bikes we'll have to sell them when we return to FL for our last bit of service.
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I haven't seen a married couple treat each other as well and show as much respect for each other as you two do....it is a joy to watch and nice to realize that such a thing is indeed possible.....for some. I can see that learning what and how to use the ocean's bounty would be very helpful to a budget. I think you two are opening many peoples realistic eyes.....like mine. Thank you once again.....
+Ed Rosenberger Awe, thanks!
Are we sure they're actually married? I'm pretty sure they've skirted the terminology the entire time they've been producing their show. They simply refer to themselves a "a couple of...." I've gone back & forth on guessing they're siblings to married to "open".... I've been curious--but it's none of my business. Love the videos, regardless! Kudos to you kids for living your dreams; and thank you for sharing with the rest of us out here.
ckeilah: They are a neat couple and I could care less about the legalities of their union....
Ed Rosenberger I could care less too, but prurient curiosity prevents it. I'm working on getting to the point where I couldn't care less. ;-)
This article states they are married and what year.. www.mercurynews.com/2011/08/09/rvn-documentarians-jason-and-nikki-wynn-hitch-up-their-post-to-pacifica/
i am always surprised at the variety of clothes you wear nikki! i like your style. i had just imagined that there is simply not enough room for a good assertment of clothes like you have-an that one is relugated to a change of 4 or 5 items until they literally fall off you from wear and tear - but i guess not!
I ran across this video and although I always enjoy your videos this one broke my heart. For over a week I've watched all the coverage about the destruction hurricane Dorian caused to this area. To now see how beautiful it was? Broke my heart. The turquoise house, gas station, the bakery ECT ECT. These are places that I've seen over and over on the news or RUclips. As they are now. I just hope everyone will continue to pray for Abaco and give generously to one of the many organizations trying to help those who have lost everything.
Yes, it's an incredible tragedy and it'll take many years to return to anything approaching normal. Nikki and Jason posted some tips for making your donations count: www.gonewiththewynns.com/scammed-donation-natural-disasters
Curious Minion
Oh I remember the days of trying to grocery shop in the Bahamas... Which is probably why we spent those six weeks living off fish and rice, haha.
We have been using light weight, fold-up, stand up, electric scooters and back packs for all our long distance travels. Lots of fun and no sweating.
I don't think Nikki has ever wore anything twice since I have been watching the boat vids. Maybe thats why their videos are so great. You Go Girl.......
In 1968 my family moved to Marsh Harbour & I went to school there. It was fun, to play on the limestone & climb up the hill, to go to the beaches & ride in boats around the island. Once we went to the southern end, not far from Sandy Point & my dad rode in a row boat out to a much larger boat. He climbed up the rope ladder of the larger boat. It was cool in the breeze & shade from all the trees near the shore, & it WAS VERY SANDY there. When he climbed down & came back he had a whole crate of lobsters. We took those home & ate all of them right away. Some don’t like to hear this, but I put Catsup on mine, I was only 9 years old, & it WAS VERY GOOD!
Today I am looking for info about hurricane Dorian, which is about to do serious damage to Marsh Harbour, & all of Abaco Island. I’m trying to see how things are there for the people there...to see the news about them, & I can’t find much news about either. Thank you for the tour, hope you are safe wherever you are now 🙂
Incog Nito It’s completely destroyed 😞😭😢
What I really like about this is the chats between you too it's much more natural. Like the part where your where self conscious about not having a top on, I'm the same ! My wife is always like what's the problem :-)
Keep the bikes if you will be cruising, they are a great way of moving an exploring new places.
Thanks for your vids, I enjoy them a lot!
Thanks for all the information, sometimes it's best to learn from others than to figure things out!
On the ice cream front, have you considered just making it?? It does require AC power, and a freezer to freeze the canister (we have a Cuisinart ice cream machine), but we don't buy ice cream much anymore because it's so easy to make. Vanilla is bad with 3 cups half and half, 1 cup whipping cream, 1 cup whole milk, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 tsp vanilla (the fat ratio for the milk is important for smoothness) Throw it all in a mixing bowl, set it in your fridge overnight, then pour into the unit and freeze. Throw in 2 tbsp of any 80 proof alcohol to make it smoother. Make different flavors by using the above ratios and throw in cocoa powder, infuse with peanuts, add cinnamon, even wasabi paste to taste to get different flavors. Butter pecan is to die for (use brown sugar instead of white sugar and brown the pecans in butter). My wife's favorite is my version of cherry garcia using dried cherries soaked in dark spiced rum and shaved dark Ghiradelli chocolate!
I like being able to adjust the ingredients to suit our tastes instead of letting Ben and Jerry decide how it will taste. I've never tried, but you might be able to get away with using almond milk for part of the liquid ingredients.
Anyway .. thanks again for sharing!
It would make me believe that the locals would have more or even lots of farmers markets. If I was a local with a little land I’d have a cash crop even as a hobby.
There is something slightly different about your show,story and i really like it
We want to answer a few of the most common questions in one spot here:
- Microgreens: We love this idea and have thought about purchasing some seeds when we return to Ft Lauderdale
- Mail Videos on a drive: This would only be possible if we had a huge backlog of videos completed, which is not the case. I'm not sure we'll ever be caught up enough to do this.
- Make Ice Cream and Yogurt: Thanks for the tips, we hadn't really considered it before.
- Food Prices: There is no secret grocery store for the locals, we did not visit some tourist market by the docks, food here is simply expensive. Most of the food comes from Florida on a barge, tax is added and prices are marked up by the store to cover these extra expenses. It's simply the way it is and we understand this: Food is expensive! But like we said in the video it's pretty much what we expected.
More videos pleaseeeeeeee
Well, you could go for a "mail a micro-sdcard" this would cost no extra and the microsd-cards are very robust. :)
Would save you a bunch of money if someone just receive them and add them to a Remote Desktop or just Push them as Private Videos on RUclips, so you can add details and stuff remotely. :)
Would save you so much time where you can simply shot nicer content than "this wifi is so slow" :D
Gone with the Wynns How much is fresh water
They produce it for themselves on the boat via generator :)
Gone with the Wynns ...buy dehydrated, still organic and fresh and nutritious!parmaktiaranne@gmail.com
Love being a part of your new journey. Growing sprouts is so easy in a small space in the right sprouter. This could supplement your veggie budget. We lived in an RV and grew enough for several salads and supplementing cooked dishes per week in Sproutamo sprouters. We had 7 of them going at once and harvested every few days to weekly. We transferred cans of sprout seeds to bags so we could tuck them into small spaces.
+Gwen I do think we'll add sprouting to our list of things to do for our return to FL. :)
Thank you guys for searching for provisions and showing us the town at the same time. Thanks for the upload. Thinking of you often.
+Mack Nine Awe, thanks!
I have watched many of the sailing blogs, yours is the best in my opinion. Congratulations, stay safe.
11:20 Jason - you need to get your heavy sea legs. That's what it will be like a lot, especially on the west coast. A tip for the dinghy in weather like that. Try to get on a plane (as boaters I assume you know what this is) and the ride will be a bit rough getting up on it but when you plane your bow will be at the perfect angle to slice through the oncoming wave and just when the bow is about to dip it will reach another wave giving you a much smoother ride. That or you could get a mini hydrofoil.
Thanks for giving us a peak in the Bahamas! Maybe we'll have to trade in our RV one day, too! :)
I love price comparing, so I was nerding out over this particular episode :).
I found it so fascinating too! Glad you enjoyed.
Wauw, hat's how you want to end the day, sailing back to your boat... Looks so peaceful! Love your videos.
For me it is very interesting to learn about the locations you visit. Not only about Venice but about the life of people on such small islands. So the bikes are great for me.
But electric bikes with a kind of folding trailers for things you buy.
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Your smile at 2:19 is funny. It's like "Sorta a real grocery store!" Oh yea the prices... And more than two Kalik Golds, you will feel it! Good work guys!
I really enjoy your videos and have for several years. Thanks for all the work that goes into each one! Please ignore all of the snarky comments people have made below. I've never seen such rudeness. Where are peoples manners and civility? If people don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all, please.
The prices for food remind me of Hawaii where our daughter, son-in-law and granddaughters live. Beautiful sunsets!
I love watching you two. Food is one thing, But getting a good price. Yes, I am with you
Thanks for showing the prices of the groceries, it was pretty interesting!
I mentioned this on one of your earlier videos, so sorry for the repeat if you saw it there...
If you put your videos on a thumb drive and mailed them to Florida, they would get there in 3-4 days. You'd have to get someone to upload them for you, but it actually might be faster than what you are doing.
Just a thought...
I was in Marsh Harbor in the early 1980's. The big thing they were excited about was the new/first traffic light on the island. It will be interesting to see how the bikes hold up in a salt water environment.
People are so friendly there, lovely
Now I'm not a sailor but it would seem to me that the reason the kill switch has a clip on the other end is so you can attach it to yourself for the inevitable spill overboard. But, hey, I"m sure Niki will come back for you. lol
Captain and Commodore, I think that would define things as they are.
You need some satellite internet access and then you could start your own mobile coffee shop with fast Wifi at every port! :)
hmmmm, that sounds like a neat business :)
Wi-fi hunting seems pretty bogus : ), I think if it's not already there, one of your patreon tiers could be to support fast internet access by satellite.
Jason....you're the "Captain".....& Nikki is the "Admiral" !!!
A great video showing the prices in the stores and restaurants. It is what it is, everything is imported and that's the price of paradise. Odd that some items seem relatively reasonable while others are sky high. Good info for provisioning in the States before crossing over. Nice job!!!
I laughed when you opened your grocery bag . I saw your Driscoll strawberries only cost $2.99. I live in NH near the Canadian border and pay $6.99 for the same container. Strawberries are one of the only fruits that my son eats so it's a must every week. Maybe my son and I will have to move onto a boat in the Bahamas to save money. I love your videos and also started watching you guys from the beginning when you were buying your first rv. I have dreamed of getting a power catamaran and homeschooling my son in the Bahamas. He has autism and it seems like I do a better job than the public school. Anyway, you guys are awesome.
+Jonathan Aubin don't be fooled, most of the strawberries we've seen are $8-10 :)
You guys inspire me, Thank you so much for sharing ! My Fiance and I may be planning to head down there within 5 years , we love your videos and enjoy your company, Good luck and Good sailing in the days moving forward !
I remember Guam was RIDICULOUS!!!! I went to an Applebees with my roommate and the lunches were $20 a person. The military apparent whenever starting a project would make an estimate based on mainland US fares and then multiple by 2.6. Double to cover shipping and .6 for unforeseen problems.
Awesome you understand your position Jason!!!
we were in the Bahamas at the same time as this video. with regards to the Internet speeds I think what is happening is there is still a lot of storm damage to the infrastructure from the hurricane last fall, at least that was the case on Grand Bahama. I built high speed infrastructure for 15 years and my opinion is that damage in the more remote areas is causing system wide slow downs. Many locals told me that speed was better prior to the hurricane. Hopefully it will get better the longer you're there.
You two are just so adorable. You never fail to make me smile.
Damn girl, boat life is doing you good.
Have you two ever thought of growing microgreens? They are pretty compact and sunflower seeds actually grow totally fast. That could give you your veggies super cheap and they are power packed. Microgreen salad, lobster tail and a glass of wine! Cheers!
I would still be standing at the one store trying to decide if I have been good enough to deserve buying some. Oh and your last video you really teased me LOL Cookies and vanilla ice cream. I would like to know who got that second bowl just parked on the table waiting to be eaten. I never have drank or smoked in my life so I know I deserve lots of ice cream LOL. Just some positive feed back for both of you. It is so nice to see such happiness and smiles on your faces. It's as if finally you both have really found peace and happiness now that your on your boat. Ok enough of that i'am hitting the freezer for some ice cream. Cheers
Enjoy that ice cream :)
It seemed like a long time since you last video guys! Everything seems so amazing! I promise you when you sail to Greece you can have all the Greek yogurt you want!Have fun!
Living on an island I got so used to driving on the left side it just seems more natural now. If I’m turning onto any dirt road now I automatically choose the left side first even though I was raised driving on the right or am in a right handed country driving. On paved roads I’m usually ok but when the road turns to dirt, I have to question it! Lol!
You guys should consider showing a brief map pinpointing where you guys are "today" in the vlog. Would be easier to visualize where you are, where you have been, and maybe where you are headed.
+John Gagnon we have an interactive map on our website that we've worked hard on to keep updated that I think you would like. Check it out www.gonewiththewynns.com/map
Love your videos. I just noticed that at the 15:22 mark I saw our Hampton Farm peanuts in the 50 lb yellow mesh bag. Very cool.
Great video and we joy traveling with you. Keep doing what you do it's appreciated by all.
Jerry and Lori
I'm afraid you guys will be long gone (or maybe already gone) when we get to Marsh Harbour in late February. Erica was looking forward to paddle board yoga with you! :)
Nikki you have the cutest clothes and your skin is absolutely beautiful. You and Jason are such a cool couple.
You guys seem like old salts! You have taken to sailing like ducks to water. Amazed...
Love it, envy your trip, somewhat. We spent 2 weeks in Abaco, family trip for our youngest son's high school graduation. I hope y'all had fun. Beautiful place, I grew up about a mile from Maxwell's before moving to the US for college. Still longing for Abaco.
That was a nice video i actually felt like i was there. Thanks for showing the prices at the grocery stores. me and my wife want to visit the Bahamas sometime soon and that was a big help. Thanks!
On my last night of a weeks stay on St Thomas I found a six pack of Sam Adams Boston lager in the beer section of a local bodega all by it's lonesome. I was pleasantly shocked to find that it cost the same as the local beer.
+jim page yea, I can't believe how expensive local beer is here.
Don't get rid of the bikes, when or if you get to Europe, you will need and love them..
Hooray for bikes!
Thanks for that, was good getting a glimpse of some of the everyday chores that are needed to be done that usually aren't mentioned, like food shopping. Its amazing wherever you go to see the difference in the pricing of food etc but even more so in places like that. And its always fun trying to work your way back into the traffic in another place and especially when they actually travel on the opposite side of the road to what you're use to, looks like you both handled it just fine though. Anyway, looking forward to the next one. Cheers for now... ;-}
I thought I would be sad when you 4 left land for Sea. I am not!! You 4 are so much fun!! I counted the cats. I've been binge watching Again..lol... an then logging in on the comp, cause I watch from my tv. an check off the thumbs up, so if it looks like I only watched a tiny bit..its not true..lol...its cause I seen it already. now im just rambling, sorry.. I so enjoy you guys!!!♥
+ZMariaJZ So happy you've decided to stay onboard with us 😃
Aww!! the bicycles, I did see them when you are shifting from RV to curiosity but did not see them ever since, so I thought that you guys might have sold them but now I'm happy that you got them(BTW bicycles are awesome)
I luv the 2 of u and what u guys r doing, keep up the great sailing. Maybe some day we will cross paths, God willing. Here's a lil food 4 thought: keep the bikes & at the end of this episode, Jason u were the deckhand & Nikki was the skipper. Godspeed on ur journeys!
I have a friend from Nassau and she said they would fly to Miami every few weeks to bulk shop and the savings more than paid for the tickets!
FYI, before both of our trips aboard or Catalina 30 sailboat we purchased a lot of canned goods and after marking the contents and exp. date we removed the paper labels, then stored them as low in the vessel as possible, as well as in voids in the design which we opened and trimmed out. This largely eliminated the need to do any shopping for anything except fresh bread, cold cuts, etc. We also brought or own soda after learning it cost us #1.00 per can, regardless of how many cans you want to buy. All this was roughly 35 years ago. The other option is to purchase dehydrated foods, which save loads of space. and weight Look around, you can find several firms which offer bulk quantities of everything from meat to potatoes, eggs and yes even strawberries and ice cream, honest.
+Andrew Van Der Plaats we have tried the freeze dried and it doesn't cut it. We have provisioned well and are mainly shopping for fresh food.
I dont know how far you are ahead in your upload schedule but make sure you visit Staniel Cay in the Exumas. A drink on me at the Staniel Cay yacht club when you get there.
+steveo1kinevo You're on!
Driving or pedaling on the left side gives me the willies. You sailors are a brave lot, argh!
Henry Reed, why? The left side is the correct side.
I would hi tail it out of the Caribbean and head to Panama or Colombia where the prices for food are reasonable. Better yet, get to South East Asia where food and everything else is cheaper and tastier. Don't know what it costs to get through the Panama Canal but it's probably worth it. Put on your sailing gear, because it's the ride of your life.
Thanks so much for taking us all with you on your amazing sailing trip. Awesome.
Nicely done.
fuel is about $4 in the city the islands should be $2 more, but understand the situation. Bahamians have to import the food from the US so thats American price plus what ever tax the US government add to the goods, then we have to pay shipping fees, then Bahamian import customs tax, then VAT tax, then another shipment fee to get the good from the boat to the store. plus the store have to make a profit. the same apply for fuel. this is why our price for goods cost more. if you were counting that was a lot of +. hope this explains everything
I am old guy from the mountains of SC, these two always seemed to rushed in life - UNtill they got the sailboat, they seem much more relaxed and happier every day.
You should build a bike rack on the side of your boat... and then some racks on each side of the dingy!!!! That would be a sweet diy video!!!
I must say, sailing life sure looks more adventurous than RV'ing ... definitely living your life like it's golden :D
I really enjoyed this video. It was packed with a lot of information.
Best Of Luck
Good Job
Thanks for being real. I love to watch your videos. You seem to consider things like we would. I definitely think you should buy the gigs instead of spending so much time looking for a good WiFi connection. I think that looks like a $21 haul here in the states.
The opposite side of the road being the correct side ... LOL's
I'm taking a guess, but it seems that the best shot for you guys to make things easy might be to make one trip each time you arrive in a new destination to purchase a SIM card for the local carrier and enough data for your upload needs. A few other cruisers do the same and it seems to work for them most of the time.
+Chris Kammerer that is what we do, but data is expensive which is why we search free WiFi when we can.
Love you guys, and wishing you well!!! But, man, this looks EXHAUSTING at times!!! Soldier on!!!!
You've gotta get out of the Caribbean. I've been living in S.E. Asia for a while now. Far more beautiful and the prices for everything is like 10% what you'd pay for it in a regular US town.
I can't wait for those days :)
They drive on the left and most of the wheels are on the left too. Made driving their different but I caught in after 3 or 4 accidents. LOL... It was easy to catch...
omg, if your sweaty after that short ride Jason . I'd turn to dust! Total dehydration.....D
Haha, yep it's a short sweaty ride...and it's WINTER!!!!!
I am always sad @ the end of your videos, sad to have it end!!! Great seeing the fu journey you both are on!!! stay safe and enjoy!!! ps; I would have picked up ice cream too!!!!
I love that you guys have made people rethink how live life. Have you considered just mailing videos to a trusted friend in the states for upload and release on certain days? It would eliminate the long searches for wifi that you can upload with. Blessings to you both.
That would mean we'd have to be caught up enough to have a backstock of videos...which isn't the case :(
In that case you're doing great and I actually like seeing how difficult it is. It's part of "the struggle". :)
thanks for sharing your adventure
Hahahaha beer always trumps coffee, especially after a bike ride in search of wifi !!Jason, " tastes like beer" classic line ! Fair Wynns and Following Seas Curiosity !
Have you guys considered getting and making home made ice cream. Microbrew some beers and also make your own alcohol on the boat, it's not hard and doesn't cost $15 for 2 beers.
you guys need to get some panniers for those bikes so you can carry more food and other items back
Nikki, you are, The Master.
Nikki, you have the cutest clothes!!!
You know its' really not that hard to make your own ice cream or sherberts, even. You might like to consider making your own.
just an idea but you guys may want to get a pair of One Wheels or mini segways when back stateside, wont help with bulk transport of food but will allow a pretty good exploration range without the peddle workout...or maybe just a hub motor replacement for the bikes cause laziness for the win!!!
Oh dang. I need to go to the store to get a couple $5 things of Haagen Diaz and a nice block of Tilamook Cheddar cheese, made only 1 1/2 hour from where I live. :)
Ha, rub it in why don't you :)
Yup! And I am not even eating sweets this month. (prepping for hunting season)
Epic, your videos make my day, thank you so much for the effort, much love from Tucson Arizona.
The bikes look a bit bulky, but if you have the room for them on board they do offer a level of mobility to you. But it is something else to have, clean, store, and lug... do you see many other cruisers with bikes on board?
I thought you guys had a electric ice cream maker? Oh well, great post.
I travel to the Bahamas many times and usually rent a home there. The Bahamas do not have an "income tax" and charge a duty on goods. Essentially this is a consumption tax, which is why the cost is even higher than just the extra cost of importing. Many times I have spent 65 dollars on a case of beer in the Abaco's or the Exuma's. If you did not pay income taxes the prices would seem more reasonable.
There are many options for in motion satellite data services...and as you have previously mentioned, they're quite expensive. Have you considered reaching out to those providers and asked if they would be interested in sponsoring you with the equipment and service?
sailing shall make a man out of you yet. im actually impressed so far. keep up the good work.- stay off reef
Hi Jason,
Good to see that you are finally driving the dingy on the stbd (correct) side. You don't look as novice or crowded than before. Haha.
I live in Nassau and thought the prices here were bad until i visited Abaco. It sucks.