At first when I thought we were going to be stuck here aweek, I had no idea what we would do to fill the time. Now and then there will be a vegetable stand or a small art shop, usually closed. The public dump and power company is located on Russell Island along with other businesses and private residents. Besides ensuring that the throne remained in the grip of the Habsburgs, this inbreeding also had unintended consequences that would eventually lead to the dynastys downfall. WebSpanish Wells main industry is lobster fishing and is apparently responsible for 75% of the lobster (crawfish as it is known here) harvested annually in the Bahamas. LOOOOL What a mess this administration is, not a single pinch of accountability. But we know this won't happen. It is only a matter of time before all the decent people will flee. I have been to over 50 countries and believe firmly in the power of traveling with kids. Spanish Wells has a history and reputation of paying its taxes on time and conforming to government regulations. Chances are you wont find a single structure under construction, nor will you see an electric line or fire hydrant. Ella & Gavin go to the local school for a day. The flies of this country are very insolent.. I have always heard about the Bahamas, but never really wanted to visit until your postnow it is squarely in my top 3 bucket list destinations. //-->
, Three Bahamian IslandsMiles Away & Worlds Apart. Its a truly sumptuous dessert, a cross between a cake and a coconut cream pie, but when we ask, the cook refuses to share the recipe. Spanish Wells is a relatively unknown (to outsiders)littlecommunity of about 1600 people on the island of St. Georges Cay in the Bahamas that is just in the process of being discovered (thank you, Internet). In humans, it's associated with consanguinity and incest, in which close relatives have sexual relationships and Too bad they will carry our money with them. Our annual budget is prepared, then sent to Nassau where someone decides where the value for money is. If Spanish Wells is in this state .. and they have the richest citizens per capita in our country well God help Cat Island, Crooked Island, South Andros and the other colonies of Nassau. Let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment or give us ideas for what you may want to read in the future. All rights reserved. A temporary single lane bridge was installed in October of the same year. Ultimate Journeys for Two: The Most Extraordinary Destinations on 7 Continents, About HoneyTrek: The Worlds Longest Honeymoon, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic PHOTOS. It was Spanish Wells that was our destination. On a recent visit to Governors Harbour by the PM and a host of others to break ground for the new "hospital" they couldn't even be bothered to travel a few yards and see the state of the main clinic and talk to the hard working nurses. It truly is magical. There is a wonderfulplayground (the first we have encountered in the Bahamas) that we visit daily,Ella and Gavin have attended the local school for a day, the library is wellstocked and welcoming, when it isnt stormy there is a great beach, there isplace that makes homemade icecream (we rush to Facebook in the morning to checkwhat their 2 daily flavours will be), Ella had a skype date with her class inCanada, seeing the resident manatees. For the good of the great land lets vote these crooks out. Some later residents arrived as British refugees fleeing the American revolution. The highway north from Tarpum Bay takes you along the edge of the island, through several small towns and through some undeveloped developments. lovely piece, but tiny briland is just three miles long and a half-mile wide . WebThe Island of Spanish Wells Everyone kept telling us about the neighboring island of Spanish Wells and saying how special it is. Starting with a morning stretch on our balcony, down to the Terrace restaurant for breakfast, dipping in the pool, stopping at the Beach Bar for Bahama Mamas, flopping under a palm umbrella, and slowly building up the energy for a sea kayakthis was rare and lovely lazy day for us. This girl is a doll, My camera roll looks a lot different nowadays.