a rare treat!

Oh gosh – two pounds of stone crab last night . . . .

the days slide by

Gosh, two week gone already. Time just slips by once you’re unwound enough to ease into the pace of life in the islands. 

 

Beach walking becomes a major occupation, with company of course . . .

Whether paddling . . .

Or snacking . . .

Watching cruise ships on the horizon (they don’t stop here) . . .

Or neighbours glide by . . .

There’s always something to catch your eye.

 Meanwhile, down at the farm, an unexpected treat of wonderful, fresh grown veggies!

And if you like fish – no better place to shop than at the seawall.

Stone crab, snapper, grouper, mackerel, lobster, tuna, barracuda. 

What’s your fancy?

Always time for a coffee at Baccus, and catch up on email messages. Looks like someone just learned she’s been offered a new job!

So a last visit to the beach, before heading home to snow and work. Mixed feelings!

Three days in, and checking for Pirates  . . .

Day’s end always spectacular, particularly in a warm climate.

Then there’s the beach view. Not exactly a beach resort with umbrellas, but then to be honest, that’s not what we’re looking for these days. Look right, look left . . . nobody!

The reality is that the Bahamas, or at least Nassau, is only a three hour flight from Toronto. Thus to reach some of the outer islands, which needs carefully scheduling for sure, is not such a stretch. So, if you want to escape the ‘package vacation’ rut, in reality it’s not so hard. House rentals are easy to research through the internet, and if you’re willing to do your own cooking, or seek out local restaurants, then your reward is a truly different vacation away from the tourist route.

Deserted beaches abound, and just wait to be explored.

So pack your knapsack, and head south, where virgin beaches are washed clean every tide, waiting for you to plant your footprints.