It took less than a minute to return the rental car at the Tampa airport. Then we took a quick trip to Miami, where we boarded a much smaller plane for the short hop across the water to Nassau. Upon our arrival we discovered that Craig's luggage was missing in action. Fortunately, we were second in a long line up of people with a similar problem. After a twenty minute delay, we exited the arrivals area and were welcomed by the smiling faces of Kathy and Glenn.
Our destination was the beautiful community of Sandyport, a gated community of Bahamian colonial homes on a meandering canal system. Warm weather, swimming pools, tennis courts, kayaking off the dock and Starbucks down the road. What more could a vacationer want? Oh yes, boats of all sizes (sorry Craig).
Nassau itself is nothing remarkable. Clearly, it caters to the cruise ship crowd. Off the boat in the morning, back on the boat in the afternoon. There are, however, some very colourful characters living there. We spent eight delightful days eating, drinking, people watching, playing cards and catching up with our friends. Craig managed to make friends with one of the neighbours who invited him out on his boat for a morning of ocean fishing. Kathy and Lynda trekked over to Paradise Island and visited the aquariums at Atlantis. And thanks to Glenn, we spent a lazy, hot afternoon on the beach at his resort.
This was truly two weeks of vacation. We actually felt rested when we got home. Many thanks to all of our friends and family for hosting us. We have no plans for Spring break this year, but another big trip is planned for the summer of 2013.
Our destination was the beautiful community of Sandyport, a gated community of Bahamian colonial homes on a meandering canal system. Warm weather, swimming pools, tennis courts, kayaking off the dock and Starbucks down the road. What more could a vacationer want? Oh yes, boats of all sizes (sorry Craig).
Nassau itself is nothing remarkable. Clearly, it caters to the cruise ship crowd. Off the boat in the morning, back on the boat in the afternoon. There are, however, some very colourful characters living there. We spent eight delightful days eating, drinking, people watching, playing cards and catching up with our friends. Craig managed to make friends with one of the neighbours who invited him out on his boat for a morning of ocean fishing. Kathy and Lynda trekked over to Paradise Island and visited the aquariums at Atlantis. And thanks to Glenn, we spent a lazy, hot afternoon on the beach at his resort.
This was truly two weeks of vacation. We actually felt rested when we got home. Many thanks to all of our friends and family for hosting us. We have no plans for Spring break this year, but another big trip is planned for the summer of 2013.
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