“Did someone say fresh passionfruit?” That question, whispered on the breeze, is how many tourists first encountered Morton’s Steps jetty. They were likely disembarking from a boat, eager for a taste of island life. You see, this unassuming jetty was once the gateway to a thriving farm and a popular tourist destination. From the 1930s to the 1950s, Doug and Mary Morton ran a successful farm, growing everything from tomatoes to pineapples. Doug, a resourceful man, built five jetties on the island to support his endeavors, this one being a testament to his ingenuity. He even used his boats to deliver mail, creating an unofficial ferry service after World War II. Imagine arriving here on a sunny Thursday or Sunday, eager to buy fresh produce directly from the Mortons. The air would have been filled with the scent of salt air, ripening fruit, and the excited chatter of day-trippers. While only the sturdy steps and a portion of the jetty remain, their legacy echoes in the gentle lapping of waves against the concrete, a reminder of a time when Morton’s Steps jetty was a bustling hub of island life.
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