Marina
Beez Neez now Chy Whella
Big Bear and Pepe Millard
Fri 15 Apr 2011 21:47
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The Marina at West End,
Bahamas
   Chores done, we
went to explore. Along the dock from us was this very pretty little lady 'Conch Queen'
  We walked past a lovely
pool and on to our first stop - the
beach
   After my
exhilarating / terrifying snorkel, Bear said he would treat us to a
mudslide. At this point I asked a daft question - "how much
was the mooring fee?" Do you really want to
know. Nod cautiously, Bear didn't give me a total, just very quietly
said Three dollars a foot. I
did a quick levitate "$120". Oh, plus water, fixed
charge $12 - but you did get free internet "Free internet, how much
were these cocktails in a plastic cup" $19.
I had said on the way
in that if there was a hint of north in the wind, we could stay here a few days
- "We are off on the morrow" said firmly. Yes
dear.
      It is gorgeous here and everything is
spick and span, lovely gardens with birds tweeting, which made a nice change.
The previous owners had let the area fall into a desperate condition, the new
owners bulldozed the area flat and built what we saw. The meals are in formal
restaurants complete with silver service. I was rather pleased we had fish, new
potatoes and salad to look forward to. After showering it was time for bed as we
have an early start in the morning. So whilst it is with a bit of sadness we
leave the Bahamas, what excitement to look forward to on a new continent. As it
is the end of a special era, in come four photos of the
sunset.
    ALL IN ALL THE LAST FOUR WEEKS HAVE BEEN
RATHER SPECIAL
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