Lovin the Bahamas Mon

Well...We're back...and not to thrilled about it! :) We have decided that we're going to move to a tropical island and get away from all this snow and coldness! For some reason this winter has been much harder to endure then the others. That may be because we usually going skiing quite a bit, and that always makes the snow worth while. However, this year, we couldn't wait to get away from it...but unfortunately, that meant that we had to come back sometime. The Bahamas was Awesome! I didn't quite enjoy it as much as Puerto Rico (I don't think anything will top that...except for maybe Italy...I'll let you know) but it was much more relaxing. The whole island is like on a different world where time doesn't matter and "their are no problems mon." When we first got there, I thought the island was not the prettiest thing I've ever seen, mostly I thought it was way too brown to be considered "tropical" but as the week wore on...the island started to grow on me. Monday and Tuesday we ended up renting a car and since the bahamas was originally settled by the british, you drive on the left side of the road. I thought Randy was going to kills us numerous times, but apparently our time isn't up yet! :) Monday we went to a beautiful part of the island called the Garden of the Groves. It was amazing. Now this is what I think of when I think Tropical Island. Tuesday Randy's step mom and I just hung around the hotel and relaxed while the boys went scuba diving (I'm much to clausterphobic for that and Heidi really doesn't like the water that much either). Randy had a great time though and I'm glad that someone else was there to face the sharks with him (I'll post pictures when I get them developed). Wednesday was another relaxing day but we did go to the beach and then to the Island fish fry...now don't be mistaken...the fish fry is like the biggest activity on the island. Everyone goes and the locals are there until about 3AM. Mostly I think these activities are more for those who are big partiers...for those of us who don't drink...they kinda get boring after about 2 hrs. :) Thursday we went Kayaking in these awesome mangro trees. It was absolutely beautiful. We ate lunch on the beach that Pirates of the Carribean was filmed, and then went to the caves where the first inhabitants of the island were found. It was pretty sweet! Friday we were supposed to do more kayaking and some snorkeling but our trip was canceled due to the weather...Lame! But all in all it was a fantastic trip and I can't wait for the next one! :)

This place was called the International Bazaar and it was once a big touristy place before the hurricane

Just a great sunset on the beach

The Garden of the Groves

Another beach we went to...just at the right moment

Randy's Parents Kayaking

The beach that Pirates of the Carribean was filmed on

The caves of the Island