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Pals on Providenciales

Playing the Ripsaw

Happiness is fun and laughter in the sunshine on the beach. Clothes and all, these kids couldn't wait to cool off as they frolicked in the water on Grace Bay Beach, Providenciales

The delicate, pink blossoms of a frangipani as it spreads it's tropical scent on the breeze over Providenciales

 

 

 

The most incredible two mile beach on Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands greets you after a car ride through hills of native bush (four wheel drive recommended). The Malcolm Roads Beach are set beside a soft, white sandy beach fringed with sparkling, crystal clear waters in graduating hues of turquoise through deep blue.

Mornings on Provo are breathtakingly beautiful as the sun gently peeks over the hill spreading fingers of gold on the waters of Flamingo Lake, Turks and Caicos Islands.

A secluded path leads to a hidden cove on the south side of Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.A hideaway for romantics or those wanting their own piece of paradise.

These small, juvenile conch are being
reared in onshore nursery ponds at the
Caicos Conch Farm, Leeward, Providenciales.

Alva, a guide at the Conch Farm, holds up a Queen conch called Sally to show a close up view of this shell fish found in the shallow, clean saltwater of Turks and Caicos

Albert Penn playing the Saw

Turks & Caicos Ripsaw Music

All eyes were on the racing hobiecats and the last race of the day at the annual Fool's Regatta, Providenciales.

Wayne Hall of Ocean Vibes stops for a chat and a cold drink after washing down his boat following another spectacular day on Turks and Caicos waters.

Junkanoo at the annual fishing regatta and a shy smile from one of the proud participants as he displays this glorious, plumed hat.

A pretty island girl poses for the camera onf the most incredible stretch of beach, Providenciales.

This lone pink flamingo was sighted at the far end of Flamingo Lake.

A solitary figure enjoys the spectacular beauty surrounding this small cove. Providenciales, TCI

A double pink-peach hibiscus shows off its glorious coloured petals.

The golden sun sets into the ocean and casts reflecting rays on a Caicos sloop moored in shallow waters.

 

 

Fly or spin cast fishermen can wade the miles of flats surrounding Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands in search of the mighty bonefish or hire island guides to show them where the bonefish hide.

The ironstone shore of the south side of Provo provides a living sculpture framed by a turquoise blue ocean.

This giant sized lobster caught off of Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands was prepared into a meal fit for a king.

Stanley hoses down boats moored in the marina on the south side beside Harbour Club. , Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

These children were fishing from the dock at the Caicos Shipyards. They caught and released a few as Dad stood by waiting to lend a helping hand.

 

 

 

Maureen worked away with lightning speed in her fingers.
This magnificent, braided and beaded hair creation,
took three hours to complete.

Maureen and island visitor, Sue, pose for photos after the long, hairbraiding session. Well worth it said Sue as she admired her new look!

Blond dreadlocks on Provo..........yes, he tells us they are totally natural and the effects of the bright, intense sunshine found throughout these islands!

Chet amuses us at Leeward with his fish antics. The fish wasn't as enthusiastic at the prospect of becoming that evenings' main sushi fare.

Gathering conch is a way of life for many. This islander has threaded conch meat onto a palm frond which she pulls through the shallow waters.

A wooden sloop with a colourful, home-made sail advertising Arby's recently ran aground just past Cooper Jack beaches on the south side of Providenciales

The shape of a six foot reef shark is reflected with angular distortions in the crystal clear, sparkling waters by French Cay, Turks and Caicos Islands on a scuba excursion.

Captain "Fifi" shows his love of scuba diving with this huge smile. The abundance of sharks in the area made an exciting day for some diving visitors in the waters off Provo.

Annual Rotary "Son of Billfish" Tournament
Crazy George weighing a wahoo, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

Christopher and Christopher, Turks and Caicos Islanders