Smiths Point

Today I rented a moped and headed out to Smiths Point. Smith's Point is named after the Scotsman, Michael Smith, who served in the early 1800s as Commissioner of the island. It is the venue for what has become a Wednesday night tradition on the island -- the Fish Fry. The Fish Fry is an excellent opportunity to get better acquainted with both the native fish and local residents. The "Fish Fry" was started a number of years ago by the residents of Smiths Point, just outside of Lucaya, to help raise funds for their church. The fish is cooked WHOLE using local recipes. You will also find fresh conch prepared many different ways such as, salads, burgers and fritters. Smiths Point is quiet on Sunday’s so I just sat and had a soda on the beach before heading back to the ship. Since Discovery Sun doesn’t sail on Wednesday’s this is an event that I haven’t had the opportunity to experience. However, many of our passengers have and they always say they wished it were held more often.