Island Daze
31 January 2009 | Grand Bahama Island
Mike
Well... I feel like I'm settling into "Island Life" pretty well. On Sunday, we decided to just relax and take it easy. We spent the afternoon on the beach where Captain Bob and Jo Anne took out one of the complimentary Hobie Cats and did some more sailing. I took the opportunity to hold down one of the beach chairs and have some rum! We also hung out at the beach bar and heard a really good local band.
On Monday, we decided to take the public "bus" (window van) into Freeport. We then took a second "bus" to the Port Lucaya area where they have a casino and hotels and such. The locals on the bus were very friendly and talkative. After stocking up on Bahamian Rum and other essentials we headed back.
On the return trip, school had let out and there were a lot of school kids each wearing the uniform of their school. One of the things that I noticed about the Bahamians is that they all make it a point to greet each other as they get on the bus and say goodbye when they leave. One school girl, after exiting the bus, even made it a point to approach the open window where I was sitting to tell me goodbye.
The weather was great all week and we continue to avail ourselves of the amenities of the resort and marina. A cold front came through last night with the accompanying strong northerly winds.
Its only going to be in the upper sixties and lower seventies the next few days. (poor us) Anyway, until the winds relax a bit, I'm gonna stay put. Besides, they're going to have the Super Bowl on in the marina bar tomorrow!