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Largest
of the many Islands of The Bahamas (104 x 40 miles), mysterious,
mangrove-choked Andros is also the least explored, which means that
you'll be sharing space with more terns and whistling tree ducks
than humans--and maybe even a chickcharnie or two, those mischievous
mythical inhabitants that are exclusive to this island. Reputed to
be elfin creatures with three fingers, three toes, and red eyes,
chickcharnies bring lifelong good luck to anyone lucky enough to
see one. Andros even has its own "Loch Ness Monster," a
dragon-like sea monster called the Lusca. No wonder the island was
called "La Isla del Espiritu Santo" (the island of the
Holy Spirit) by the Spaniards. Andros has come to be
regarded "the bonefish capital
of the world," where anglers from around the globe match wits
with these challenging gamefish. It is also rapidly gaining interest
as a spectacular dive site,
with good reason--off the east coast of this island lies the third
largest barrier reef in the world. The 12 foot water around the reef
suddenly plunges 6000 feet into the Tongue of the Ocean, and contains
colourful marine life of nearly all species, some of the world's
deepest blue holes, and spectacular coral gardens and underwater
caverns. 
Most
of the major towns in Andros are scattered along its northeastern
coast. Heading south, the settlements become more remote and are
well worth a visit for palm-fringed beaches and warm and friendly
people. Driggs Hill, Congo Town, and Kemp's Bay are ideal for long
walks among wild orchids and relaxing in hammocks under the palms.
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