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Central America Caribbean » Bahamas » Nassau » Bahamas October 28th 2012

My decision to go to The Bahamas came up in a strange way. It all started when I met a friend of my sister’s at her wedding last summer. Being friendly and exotic, that was enough for me to keep in touch. Being friends from St. Johns University for 4 years, I felt comfortable enough to pursue a friendship with a friend of my dear sister. After learning that my roommate, a Delta employee, had extra buddy passes to use up before they expired, I took advantage of the opportunity and told Brian I would be visiting his country. Plus, I was in much in need of a vacation. Teaching is a great profession for me, but even the best teachers need a break. This would also offer a way for me to pursue my dream ... read more
Stray dogs are often cute
Inside the studio of Blood and Justice
 Rastafarian version of Santa Clause

Central America Caribbean » Bahamas » Exuma » Georgetown October 16th 2012

We awoke early and had breakfast and then I went to see if I could get a ride to the market to buy some more beverages. The Condo owner threw me his keys and said go for it! How cool is that? Luckily I have driven on the "wrong" side of the road when I was in South Africa, so no issues there. I went the few miles to the market and made my purchases and then when I arrived back at the condo, we went to lunch at Augusta Bay. We were a little tired of getting too much sun. It is very strong down there and we had a little too much the previous days. Our lunch was good, but not as good as the dinners that we had at Augusta Bay. We finally ... read more
Jolly Hall Beach
Exuma
Exuma

Central America Caribbean » Bahamas » Exuma » Georgetown October 15th 2012

We slept in today, then had some breakfast, before heading out to the beach. On our way to the beach, we met a family who had relocated to Exuma for the simple island life. They were super nice and fun to chat with. They said I could go on their boat with them that afternoon if I wanted to. We were on the beach a few hours, before walking back to the condo for lunch. Sadly, my tooth began to act up. Before our trip, I had some oral surgery done, and it was giving me fits. We went back to the beach later on and I told the family that I would not go on the boat due to my tooth. I wished I had though because we saw them when they returned, and they ... read more
Jolly Hall Beach
Jolly Hall Beach
Jolly Hall Beach

Central America Caribbean » Bahamas » Exuma » Georgetown October 14th 2012

We went to Exuma in July of 2011 and really fell in love with the place. It is so quiet and relaxing. It is sort of like having your own private island and beach. The beaches are amazing and the water is so clear. It was so nice to be back! We immediately felt at home as we went through customs and immigration. We caught a taxi to our condo, which is the same condo we stayed at last trip. It is called Sapphire Garden Townhomes. They are closed on Sunday, but like last time, they said they would leave the condo open for us. They also would stock the refrigerator with some drinks. We were dropped off in front of the unit and were a little nervous. You see, last time they had a sign ... read more
Jolly Hall Beach
View from our Condo
Exuma


Day 47- went to Sheraton hotel and got chased by a man with towels. Adrian knocked on for Natalie to see if she was playin...but she wasnt. Spent the day at Jennys pool on cable beach. Nat got on the Kaliks beer back at the apartment in the evening and listened to badboi rap. Day 48- went to Exuma island for the day. Most amazing views and beaches we have ever seen. Went snorkeling in the middle of the ocean. That first moment that we jumped into the sea we were in hysterics, nat didnt know how to snorkel, amelia didnt know how to use her flippers and loz couldnt breathe from laughing. Fed sharks and iguanas. Amelias bro Joe arrived in Nassau at night.... read more

Central America Caribbean » Bahamas » Nassau » Bahamas July 15th 2012

day 43-Last day at PMH. said bye to all our colleagues. amelia got emotional sayin bye to mcsweeney. Went downtown shopping. The day loz and nat turned into bahamians. tantastic. loz chased a lizard round the apartment. day 44-Loz and nat went beach. Adrian knocked on for us, nat answered the door and he stuttered asking us to come to curlys for a drink. Nat turned him down. Went to dianes and jennys that evening for drinks and headed out downtown to senor frogs and bambu. Saw frank the pharmacist. Darude sandstorm played (without our request) loz and nat dive into the dancefloor. Later went into mcdonalds drive thru and spend $40. Came home loz smashed a mug, nat was sick, amelia had a shower like she does after every night out. Day 45-loz did her ... read more


Day 40- Spent the day at the beach, bought a million pizzas from dominoes. Nat taught loz how to sew a button onto her top. Loz went to paradise island with zane to be greeted by his mates doin the small bounce dance. Day 41-After work headed home and got ready for independance celebrations. Went to senor frogs with the irish for fajitas and gangsta music. Headed downtown nassau for the firework display and parade. Day 42- Independance day. The sun had dissapeared. Did our big shop at city supermarket. Cool kid nat bought a skipping rope and waterbombs. Came home and played skipping and hot potato. Loz got soaked. Nat had a cat nap and mummy loz cooked tea. our badboi clinton brought us some mangos.... read more

Central America Caribbean » Bahamas » Nassau » Bahamas July 6th 2012

Day 37- Loz went for a run and met the prime minister who lives round the corner from us. Amelia found a lizard in the bathroom and rescued it. Went to cable beach and spent the day sunbathing. Day 38- Went to cable beach for a swim. 4th July, watched the fire work display at sandals resort. Car alarms were going off because the fireworks were so loud. Amelia cried because she hates fire works. Day 39-Beach day. One of the hottest days so far. Ate loads of cake. Went downtown to Bambu and then to a house party in paradise island later. Had a pool party and woke the whole neighbourhood up.... read more

Central America Caribbean » Bahamas » Exuma July 1st 2012

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. ~Mark Twain With the swell gently lapping the hull of the ship, a sky full of stars overhead, and fresh fish in my belly, I could almost forget that I was at work. In the middle of June this year, I had the amazing opportunity to be part of an instructor team on a keel-boat sailing course in the Bahamas, and I loved every minute of it. I've mentioned that I'm going to spend some bits of my posts highlighting the organizations and individuals for whom I've worked, and that is precisely ... read more
With the Contender
Pretty boats...
Ahhh... sunsets


day 37-Nat usually sleeps with the lamp on and the night she doesn't, loz sleep talks in the middle of the night and tells her that theres someone in the room. Nat freaks out and cries. Went to the supermarket after work for big shop. Loz and nat dress up as retards for chat roulette. Day 38- Nat slept in fear with the light on. Hurricane debby was in florida and heading to Nassau. Loz and Amelia go to cable beach to be surrounded by all the newly weds from the sandals resort. Day39- Finally weekend. Woke up in the night by thunder. Went to the zoo. fed the parrots and saw the amazing flamingo march. went to fish fry. Waited 45 minutes for our food, loz kicked off and sent her food back. Went to ... read more




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