Goodbye Girlz

Packing sucks, but leaving the Island groove is harder! Flight wasn't too early but we got up and got it together in good time. The weather was a somewhat cloudy and it was as if the ocean was telling us to go, it was choppy and windy. After cleaning up at Spencer's and stripping the beds we did another quick check.....yep it's time to go. With a little time to burn we headed to the little gift shop in Cupid's Cay next to the docks. The tide was coming over the road in Governor's Harbour and there was even a poor guy trying to bail the water out of his rowboat, there was a storm a brewin! We went to Banks Road Deli where they had some really cute little souvenir's and fresh croissants etc...Got Mike a Kalik beer mug here - good price and was able to squeeze it into my case! After driving as slow as we could we finally arrived at the airport for our departure. We were all a bit nervous as the wind has really kicked up and knew we were in for a "bumpy" ride back to Nassau. DID NOT WANT TO LEAVE!!! Kara and I smoked as many ciggies as we could and boarded the plane with everyone else (including an old guy in a genuine Scottish Kilt! Holla!) The ride was a bit bumpy on the ole prop plane - but have experienced worse! Customs in Nassau was torture - and quite unpleasant actually. Kara ended up checking her bag as they wouldn't allow shells. I managed to make such a commotion that Hope was able to sneak her shells back in her bag. Customs in Nassau SUCKED! We had a very long 3 hour wait - no real food there to speak of - we made mental note to try and bypass or shorten our stay at this airport on the next trip. Felt like a long time to get home - and it was a long day. It's definitely worth trying to the most direct flight you can even for a few extra $$'s. Can't wait till next year's "The Girlz Do Eleuthera vAcA!!!"
Perri

Relax or Panic....that is the question

Wow!! Today is our last full day and night here...where did the time go? Do we panic 'cause our vacation is almost over?? No way! Being the adventurous girlz we are, we lounged around in the morning and then threw our snorkel gear in the car. We decided to head south and find somewhere on the Atlantic to snorkel. After all, there are beaches down just about every road in Eleuthera.

We ventured down a lonely road, as we have pretty much all week and came to a clearing where another car was parked. Having been the only ones on the beaches all week, this was somewhat of a surprise! A couple was coming up the hill from snorkeling and told us it was a good spot.

After being chased around by bees for a few minutes, we were able to secure our gear and hit the beach. We were just south of Windermere Island; there was a reef that was keeping the larger waves at bay, so the water was very calm.

We snorkeled for hours...even in the rain (very quick passing shower). We found conch, sea biscuits, sand dollars and shells. I got stung on the rump by a pesky horsefly and my ears got so sunburned...(note to self: next year apply sunscreen on the ears!!)

Since it was our last night we wanted to do it up "big" so we went to Tippy's for dinner. Now, I must say...I was not that impressed. Their food is so-so, service is not great and the prices are quite high (remember: budget vaca!). We had an appetizer, salad and meal (no alcohol) and our tab was $99 for the three of us. Not bad, but our meal at Sunset was much tastier and a better price.

Tippy's is on a beautiful stretch of beach on the Atlantic side of the island - quite windy (see BIG 80's hair in photo below) - but beautiful. This is a happenin' place with locals and tourists alike...I'm thinking the bar is probably the big attraction.

Back to Lil' Red for some preliminary packing, a Kalik on the deck and a good night's rest!