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On the charts, it's Cayos de Canos Gorda, but everyone
refers to it as Gilligan's Island. It's reminiscent of the old TV show by the
same name. |
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The park's people have named the island Cayo Aurora, so I
guess that's official, if not popular. Local people come over by ferry to
escape the drudgery of daily living. |
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The island itself has been Americanized with picnic tables,
fire pits, swimming zones, etc. etc. etc. It's pretty well empty on
weekdays but look out weekends - crowds, Seadoos and party animals galore. |
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Across the bay is Punta Jacinto, from where the ferry boat
originates. |
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It's a quaint little village with an active fishing
community. |
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You can sit out in the sun and catch a few rays, or ... |
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Hide under the trees at Jacinto Restaurant and quaff a
cool brew. Take the bug spray, because the critters are ravenous too. |
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You would think that with such a tranquil
bay, that vegetating was in order. Not true! We spent two days scrubbing
slime off the bottom of the boat. Bottom painting has moved up the
to-do list. |