Still playing catchup with the blog.Some of the days may be out of order as some sent early others delayed.Well we were onBahama time what can I say!
Sad to be leaving the Exhumas but we had to move on .Agendas to fulfill back in the States for all three couples.Hope to go back and get down to the mecca of the Bahamas,Georgetown next time .Also I want to find David Copperfield's stainless steel piano with a mermaid on top reputed to be near Rudder Cut, according to my new friend Mike back at Green Turtle Cay.
We left early around 8 .30 am and had a straight run to Nassau, over the Yellow Bank ( an area with some coral heads ) .Bill and Nancy in the lead so they kept a check for any hidden surprises .Just before we arrived we had to call the Nassau port authorities to let them know we where arriving and giving details of our boat names and length of stay This is a requirement for all boats entering the area now. We stopped at the marina called Hurricane Hole recommended by some other boaters It sits on the Paradise Island side not far from the glitzy Atlantis Resort. ( think Las Vegas).
Unusual marina as it was like a circle with a nice bar called the Green Parrot and a swimming pool.We relaxed at the pool and ate lunch before heading off by foot to visit Atlantis. Linda had the dream of visiting the aquarium there.Inside were lots of guests who had flown over for Memorial weekend .Many sitting at the black jack tables and one arm bandit slot machines. Turns out we couldn't get to see the aquarium as there is a daily fee of $45 each for the privilege and access to the resort unless you wanted the casino ,which was free!!
Then took a taxi across the bridge to Nassau proper and checked out the straw market and some of the pink government buildings including the old gaol which now is a library.Also checked out Matisse Restaurant, reputed to be the best in Nassau.As only free dinner time left was 6 pm we decided to taxi back and have snacks and drinks for dinner.Not a restaurant to be had over on Paradise Island unless you fancied eating at 10 pm!
Later we were entertained by a party boat complete with its Bahamian music next to the marina and a firework display around 10 pm.
Over and Out
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