by
Ryan Clement
There is a specific kind of magic in the stillness of a Bahamian afternoon. I should know. I had the benefit of experiencing it for 8 days this year! Chilling at my second hotel, the British Colonial in Nassau – my first, being The Atlantis on Paradise Island – with a cold Junkanoo punch in hand, I often watched the horizon transform into a moving gallery. From this vantage point on the beach, the massive cruise ships would glide gracefully by. I frequently counted five in a day.
I used to love watching these mega-tonnes of floating steel turn masterly better than most could do a three-point turn in a vehicle on our public roads!
The hum of the distant engines blended with the calm waves of the sea. It was both tranquil and idyllic. It was the ultimate luxury: doing absolutely nothing while the rest of the world sailed by.
I made this experience last right up to the final moment before heading to the local airport for my overnight BA flight to Terminal 3 at Heathrow Airport, London.
Since my return, I have received so many lovely messages from locals, thanking me warmly for visiting their beautiful country in the Caribbean 🏝️ and suggesting where I can visit next. And visit again, I shall! 🇧🇸
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