http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Bahamas/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Central America Caribbean , Bahamas en-us Fri, 05 Dec 2008 01:42:25 UTC Fri, 05 Dec 2008 01:42:25 UTC After our two week repositioning cruise wersquove changed our itinerary for the last time until after I go home for vacation. Wersquore currently doing Great Stirrup Cay NCLrsquos private island Nassau Bahamas Freeport Bahamas and Port Canaveral Florida. Our first week in these ports was pretty cold. In Nassau I was able to spend some time with one of my momrsquos coworkersfrie http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Bahamas/blog-350679.html Our first stop on our 14 day repositioning cruise in the Caribbean was Nassau Bahamas. Unfortunately Steph Nicole and I had to finish our Basic Safety course as it was too cold in the waters of Canada to complete the last element of the course jumping off the ship flipping a liferaft and climbing into it. This is what we did in Nassau. Luckily because we went first we got the chance to http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Bahamas/Nassau/blog-345941.html Its been a while since the last blog and this will bring you up to date and will probably be the last for this journey The sea day we had after Ocho Rios was pleasant but very busy.Gretchen had heaps mapped out for us and we were on the go with trivia competitionstour of the ships galleytour of the theatre stage and green roomlunchballroom dancingmore trivia and finally a dinner with our ne http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Bahamas/Nassau/Bahamas/blog-339080.html Dedicated to the Living Memory of Moira Penzes She will always allow the donkey to bathe the sparrow gentlyI woke up today and took a big dookie. Whiskey here seems to be the brown bottom flu and can wreak hell upon the anus the next day.As I sat on the porcelain throne praying to all my relatives past I looked through the keyhole of the bathroom door. Now Irsquom not an artist and I donr http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Bahamas/Andros/blog-338048.html Or sing it It's Better in the Bahamas. In preparation for my future around the world flight I thought 'Start small Tom a nice easy trip to the Bahamas'. Learn how to fly 'international'. Apparantly US Customs doesn't care if you leave America. Flying out of the US turned out to be very easy. Get in your plane and go. No flight plan. no clearance. Josian and I had our passports mon http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Bahamas/Abaco/Marsh-Harbour/blog-336339.html In August of 2008 we spent one week in Nassau. The hotel that we stayed at was the Wyndham Crystal Palace Hotel and Casino which is right next door to the Sheraton in the Cable Beach area of Nassau. The resort was just fine except for the very small and shallow water beach. The swimming pool was large and came equipped with an attended waterslide. There is a large casino on property with a http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Bahamas/Nassau/Bahamas/blog-336153.html The Steiner Family in its entirety went to Harbour Island in the Bahamas httpwww.harbourislandguide.com for the celebration of the family matriarch Gilberte's 80th birthday post Christmas and New Years. The week was filled with joy celebration sunshine and snorkeling. The entire clan stayed at the Coral Sands Resort and we literally drank the hotel under the table 61514 httpcora http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Bahamas/Harbor-Island/Dunmore-Town/blog-332061.html Today wersquore in Freeport Bahamas. Freeport doesnrsquot get great reviews from any crew Irsquove spoken to. And apparently ship comment card ratings drop after we go there. But itrsquos the only Caribbean port of Carnivalrsquos that I hadnrsquot been to so I figured I had to still get off the ship and just see for myself.The port itself is mainly industrial. Shipping crates eve http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Bahamas/Grand-Bahama/Freeport/blog-327655.html We were calling this trip an escape from our everyday life...although since neither Beth nor I have started our new jobs yet although we are both employed our everyday life still seems pretty damn good to us But nonetheless Beth my mom her friend Jackie and I all went on a fabulous trip to the Bahamas for a week. After hearing some positive experiences and researching how amazing Atlan http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Bahamas/Paradise-Island/Atlantis-Resort/blog-322924.html I will preface this entry in saying that this was one of my favorite vacations ever. It's possible I very likely learned the art of cruising and relaxing on this trip or maybe I just needed a vacation THAT badly. Either way it was my first bit of time off during a year that has brought many changes including the purchase of my first home and the beginnings of my master degree.Intinerary on C http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Bahamas/blog-320724.html As some of you may know I went to the Bahamas for about a week. It was not a vacation though. I was working. We took a research boat the Coral Reef II to the Bahamas to search for something called submarine hardgrounds. These are cemented areas of sediment that are important to facilitate coral and Stromatolite growth. Most of my pictures are on facebook athttpwww.facebook.comalbum.php http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Bahamas/Andros/blog-318390.html Greetings from the BahamasJust wanted to send an email letting you know whatrsquos been going on the past few days since Irsquove left the states. Currently just sitting on my laptop outside on my balcony feet away from the palm trees and beaches. I got into the Bahamas around 1230 on Wednesday. It was hot hot hot 94 degrees and all humid. The locals here are some of the nicest people I http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Bahamas/Paradise-Island/Atlantis-Resort/blog-317762.html J and I the two sea food lovers would not miss any opportunities to sample local cuisine while in Bahamas. It was our mission to search for authentic restaurants in Nassau. The Poop Deck Restaurant A casual water front finedining experience. We couldn't resist the catch of the day red snapper. Basically you can choose the cooking method grilled or steamed. We chose grilled red snapper s http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Bahamas/Nassau/blog-312662.html Harbour Island is my favorite excursion in Bahamas. It is an out island just one mile off the northern coast of Eleuthera. It is about 2.5 hours ferry ride from Nassau. The island is so small 3 mile long 1 mile wide that the best way to explore its charming landscape is by golfcart Harbour island is famous for the Pink Sand Beach. Why is it pink This is what I found after consulting googl http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Bahamas/Harbor-Island/Pink-Sands-Beach/blog-311924.html The BahamasThe flight from Quito Equador at 9am to Miami in the US was a bit bumpy as the pilot looked to fly around bad weather but the journey through Miami Airport was even more turbulent as their organisation and signage to help passengers around their airport was really quite hectic and uninformative. But after a stressful few hours through mayhem and having been booked onto a later fligh http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Bahamas/Nassau/Bahamas/blog-306159.html We chose Conch Fritters as our blog name because it reminds us of the simple pleasures of travel. Our first vacation together was a little excursion to the serene beaches of the Bahamas. It was during this vacation that we started to realize the importance of slowing down and finding stillness in our busy and overstuffed lives. With stomachs full of banana daiquiris and conch fritters we con http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Bahamas/blog-305548.html OMG you spell paradise BAHAMAS it is an awesome place and we tried to stay longer but everything was booked out. its absolute paradise.... but seems to be a very very poor country. they have just had a change of government and they have uprisings and some discontent.. but we loved it.. had an amazing day on wedneday. went on a powerboat adventure day an hour in a speedboat out to iguana island t http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Bahamas/Nassau/Bahamas/blog-304711.html welcome to the bahamas..mit dne wort und enere richtige bahamische band sind mir am flughafe in nassau bahamas empfange worde inselfeeling pur..obwohl mir dn be halb stund uf de koffer vode steffi gwartet hend und er afacht nd cho isch hemmer s uf die angeblich schne strnd und das insle feeling gfreut..hend eus dn nochere vergebliche suechi s taxi gschnappet am afang isch s alles http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Bahamas/blog-304625.html Who knew that such a wonderful treasure was hidden right here on earth I had never heard of Abaco prior to coming to the Bahamas and I am pleasantly surprised and awestruck at the natural beauty of this island. The Abaconian Rotarians showed us a wonderful time in Marsh Harbour and took us on mini adventures to Treasure Cay pronounced Key Green Turtle Cay and Elbow CayHope Town. The phot http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Bahamas/Abaco/blog-290163.html Mishay's ReflectionsWhat an awesome opportunity I have enjoyed fellowship with Rotarians in Cayman Islands New Providence and now Abaco. Our hosts have afforded me the opportunity to experience their fabulous cuisine rich culture religious worship and schools in the Islands. I promise you the sights that tourists access do not begin to compare to being immersed in the culture and exper http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Bahamas/Abaco/blog-289408.html Cynthia's Comments We are halfway through this awesome adventure and have met some wonderful people along the way. Attached to this blog are some photos of our new friends that have helped to make this experience extra special for our team. Thus far we've been to the Cayman Islands and Nassau Bahamas and are now experiencing life in Marsh Harbour on the island of Abaco in the Bahamas. Each l http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Bahamas/Abaco/blog-288657.html Hello All We have arrived in the beautiful island of Abaco. We had an early morning met at the airport at 5am still dark and i am sure our hosts were happy to go home and back to bed. Sad to say goodbye to Nassau and our host families but excited for our next destination. Yesterday we ended our stay at Nassau at the Straw Market on Bay street was fun shopping I think we have gained 40lbs si http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Bahamas/Abaco/blog-288495.html from Katie Hello All Wishing you all a Happy Fathers Day thinking of you Mom and Todd I hope all my family and friends in the Midwest are safe during this time of flooding and tornados. You all are making the news down here It rained here today as well but it was needed and enjoyed. I have been staying with Tony and Claire Howorth they have been wonderful hosts and treating me like fami http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Bahamas/Nassau/Bahamas/blog-287777.html Hello all I need to correct my entry from yesterday. I stated that we arrived on New Province and it is New Providence island. We are having another great day on our trip. To begin with we toured the Harold Wilson's Pond National Park and then went to the Bahamas National Trust headquarters for a brief tour of one of the largest collections of palm tree varieties in the world. Then we were http://www.travelblog.org//Central-America-Caribbean/Bahamas/Nassau/blog-287015.html