Super Bowl Sunday, but we’re getting some touring in before the game starts with boating friends Jeff and Melissa who are moored next to us on their 52′ Beneteau Sailboat. We headed out in the rental car at noon for Little Harbour and Pete’s Pub at the bottom of the Sea of Abaco.
Peter Johnston is the son of the founder, Randolph Johnson, a former Smith College professor and bronze sculptor. The site now includes a gallery of works of local artists ..; paintings, sculptures, jewelry, etc. and is under Peter’s ownership, as is Pete’s Pub, a festive outdoor beach bar and pub. Pete is a master artist, talented chef and renowned host. His escapades in the tropics have earned him the nick name of Pirate Pete. Known for his prolific work as a naturalist and sculptor of marine wildlife, Mr. Johnston is recognized as a master craftsman and is one of the most celebrated Bahamian artists. His artwork is coveted by patrons and collectors around the world. The Old Man and the Sea shown at left sold for $16,500 and was made in the only foundry in the Bahamas. The location is named Little Harbour and is in a picturesque bay with moorings in the midst of a very small artistic community. Suggest googling the site Little Harbour, Abacos.
The four of us had a good half hour ride down a pothole-filled road to get to the Harbour for lunch and exploring the Gallery. Always a great visit. Makes you want to relocate there! Some pictures below.
Made it back in time to stop by the Jib Room for Super Bowl food and visit with the owner of the Jib Room – Marsh Harbour Marina. He bought the marina just 2 years before hurricane Dorian destroyed it and is still in the mist of rebuilding but has a solid facility now with over 60 boat slips. It’s amazing the enthusiasm you see among these middle-aged adults take on rebuilding from the devastation Dorian dumped on this area.