Nov 9, 2009 - Island Time

Well, we made it! Taxi, plane, taxi, ferry, private motorboat and we are here! It was an adventure to get to this tiny Island in The Caribbean but the view outside our front window and from the balcony makes it all worthwhile.Well, we made it! Taxi, plane, taxi, ferry, private motorboat and we are here! It was an adventure to get to this tiny Island in The Caribbean but the view outside our front window and from the balcony makes it all worthwhile....

Jul 24, 2009 - Snorkeling in CocoCay Bahamas

While we were on our Cruise to the Bahamas we took the opportunity to do some snorkeling. We considered doing it while in Nassau but decided to toru the island and do the snorkeling at Cococay. ... The snorkeling was a little more difficult in the ocean than it is in Three Sisters or the Gulf.While we were on our Cruise to the Bahamas we took the opportunity to do some snorkeling. We considered doing it while in Nassau but decided to toru the island and do the snorkeling at Cococay. ... The snorkeling was a little more difficult in the ocean than it is in Three Sisters or the Gulf....

Jun 15, 2009 - Bahamas 6/15 - 6/17

Monday, June 15 While we were in Las Vegas, we listened to a time share spiel and accepted a free meal and show, and a mini cruise to the Bahamas. On the second day we were in the Bahamas, docked in Nassau. ... We took a taxi back to Nassau and spent the rest of our time shopping in the Straw Markets. ... They are overwhelming.Monday, June 15 While we were in Las Vegas, we listened to a time share spiel and accepted a free meal and show, and a mini cruise to the Bahamas. On the second day we were in the Bahamas, docked in Nassau. ... We took a taxi back to Nassau and spent the rest of our time shopping in the Straw Markets. ... They are overwhelming....

May 9, 2009 - Bahamas

Seit Freitag Mittag sind wir nun also auf Paradise Island - Bahamas. Nassau - bis in die 80er Jahre ein wichtiger Bankenplatz (die Bahamas sind auf derselben grauen OSCE-Liste wie die Schweiz platziert worden) - liegt sehr nahe, mit dem Taxi nur 10 Minuten über eine Brücke entfernt. ... Doch wir wollten die Stadt am Abend besuchen.Seit Freitag Mittag sind wir nun also auf Paradise Island - Bahamas. Nassau - bis in die 80er Jahre ein wichtiger Bankenplatz (die Bahamas sind auf derselben grauen OSCE-Liste wie die Schweiz platziert worden) - liegt sehr nahe, mit dem Taxi nur 10 Minuten über eine Brücke entfernt. ... Doch wir wollten die Stadt am Abend besuchen....

Apr 4, 2009 - the journey north

Well after 6 weeks of fun in the sun in George Town we are making our way north.We arrived in Black Point Settlement just before sundown. ... We anchored beside "Bebe"which we had met in George Town.Well after 6 weeks of fun in the sun in George Town we are making our way north.We arrived in Black Point Settlement just before sundown. ... We anchored beside "Bebe"which we had met in George Town....

Mar 30, 2009 - Exumas, Bahamas

The chain of islands known as the Exumas is a string of hundreds of tiny islands and cays that stretch for 130 miles, separating the deep blue ocean waters from the shallow and sandy Great Bahama Bank. One such spot is the Staniel Cay Yacht Club. ... Staniel Cay Yacht Club is a favorite stopping point for boats of all descriptions from mega-yachts staffed by crews in matching, pressed uniforms to tiny sailboats with weeks worth of laundry and a few bunches of bananas hanging from the rails. ... It is also the location for the filming of the James Bond movie, “Thunderball.The chain of islands known as the Exumas is a string of hundreds of tiny islands and cays that stretch for 130 miles, separating the deep blue ocean waters from the shallow and sandy Great Bahama Bank. One such spot is the Staniel Cay Yacht Club. ... Staniel Cay Yacht Club is a favorite stopping point for boats of all descriptions from mega-yachts staffed by crews in matching, pressed uniforms to tiny sailboats with weeks worth of laundry and a few bunches of bananas hanging from the rails. ... It is also the location for the filming of the James Bond movie, “Thunderball....

Mar 29, 2009 - Two Kinds of Sailors

Note: this posting is from several days ago - we'll be caught up soon. Current location: Marsh Harbor, Abacos, Bahamas Current weather: Hot, sunny, lovely – nights are cool for good sleeping too. ... The next day, arriving in Marsh Harbor, we caught up with Latitudes and spent the next days sightseeing in Marsh Harbor and Hopetown. ... Now we head north, with Latitudes (saying goodbye to our other friends for the time being).Note: this posting is from several days ago - we'll be caught up soon. Current location: Marsh Harbor, Abacos, Bahamas Current weather: Hot, sunny, lovely – nights are cool for good sleeping too. ... The next day, arriving in Marsh Harbor, we caught up with Latitudes and spent the next days sightseeing in Marsh Harbor and Hopetown. ... Now we head north, with Latitudes (saying goodbye to our other friends for the time being)....