cayman brac

Imagine standing on a crescent of powdery pink coral sand. Wavelets of tepid Caribbean water lap at your feet. You gaze outward towards the horizon over a sparkling azure sea topped by scattered marshmallow clouds floating lazily in a sapphire sky. Light trade winds prowl through the swaying palms above you and the leaves of sea grape trees rattle ever so slightly to and fro. As you take a long, deep breath of the fresh sea air, time seems to slow and calmness begins to subtly invade your senses.

This is such a fascinating little place, far removed from the hurried pace associated with the world at large, where the ebb and flow of time is measured not by the clock, but by what crops are ready for harvest, what birds are migrating through, or when the orchids are blooming. The inhabitants are genuinely welcoming and friendly with a propensity for laughter. There is literally no traffic (not one traffic light), the beaches are uncrowded, the diving spectacular and scenery abounds like no other you have seen. Dining is offered in a variety of unique and unusual circumstances, and the few shops that display local artistic skill and crafts are usually found in a room within someone's home. Besides an obvious opportunity for rest and relaxation in this lilliputian tropical paradise however, you might develop a distinct sense that an adventure may be hidden and waiting for your discovery. Actually, many surprises exist here that one would definitely not suspect at the outset. Outstanding rock climbing and world class diving were two of my unexpected discoveries when I first came here in the early nineties. Check out the map for general Brac geography as well as approximate locations of both climbing and diving.

In 1996, the Cayman Government acquired and sunk a 330 foot RUSSIAN WARSHIP as an artificial reef structure and dive attraction. It was named the M/V Captain Keith Tibbetts and its sinking was attended by numerous officials including Jean-Michael Cousteau. This is a spectacular underwater divesite, yet might NOT be there forever. Go HERE to check out its unique story.

For further information on Cayman Brac, its attractions, accommodations and facilities, be sure to go to www.naturecayman.com or www.LaEsperanza.net or go to the LINKS page for lots more information. For up to date climbing information, more shots and commentary from visiting climbers, go to the Cayman Brac section of www.tradgirl.com maintained by John Byrnes.

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