The Drowned Cayes got their name because the islands are mostly made up of red mangroves, supported by their big red prop roots, which are "drowned" in seawater at high tide. There is almost no true ground. As the mangrove roots slow down the flow of seawater, sediment and organic matter settles among the roots creating a marshy and wet substrate known as peat.

This evening brought the best sunset of the trip, which was a perfect time for Tony and I to light up our Cuban cigars. The light of day passed and revealed the most amazing display of stars I've ever seen. The density and brightness unmatched by anything I could have imagined.

We were hoping that they'd have water to spare. Our stupid French boat read half full when the fresh water tank was empty. US Dollars to the rescue as we filled up with bottled water from Caulker.