Thursday, March 31, 2022

Festival Place

 
colourful building on wharf

"Festival Place" ©A. Derek Catalano

Festival Place Welcome Centre, Prince George docks Nassau, Bahamas. This area is currently being redeveloped and upgraded to better welcome our visitors to Nassau, The Bahamas.
Taken in 2008.

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Cruise Ships and Tourists

 
tourists walking past cruise ships in port

Prince George docks Nassau, Bahamas. This area is currently being redeveloped and upgraded to better welcome our visitors to Nassau, The Bahamas.
Taken in 2008.

tourists walking past cruise ships in port

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Cerasee Fields Forever

field of cerasse

 "Cerasee Fields Forever" ©A. Derek Catalano
 
 Nassau, Bahamas.

Cerasee - Caribbean Dictionary: "A vine bearing a small bumpy skinned yellow or orange fruit. The leaves are used to make a bitter herbal tea that is regarded for its medicinal and purgative properties." - Cerasse Fruit

Monday, March 28, 2022

Bush Prep

 
pot of bush

"Bush Prep" ©A. Derek Catalano

My bro-in-law preparing to boil a batch of bush medicine to drink. We have a tradition of using homeopathic remedies in The Bahamas and Caribbean.

Fever grass
Life leaf
Grapefruit peel
Orange peel
Lemon(cut up)
Ginger
Garlic
All Spice
Cloves
Turmeric
Onion

Down the hatch.

Friday, March 25, 2022

Nassau Public Library

 

"Nassau Public Library" ©A. Derek Catalano

The Nassau Public Library is an octagonal shaped building that is located at the southern end of Parliament Square that borders Shirley Street. I was constructed as a jail in 1797 and was the first building to be constructed in Parliament Square. In 1879, it was converted to a library, reading room, and museum. The small prison cells which once housed prisoners are now used to store books, charts, Arawak artifacts and a collection of historic prints, colonial documents and newspapers. Admission is Free. (source)

Thursday, March 24, 2022

Fried Fish Pan

 
fried fish in pan

"Fried Fish Pan" ©A. Derek Catalano

Fried snapper and barracuda. Spicy. :)

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Monday, March 21, 2022

Bay St. Walk, Nassau, Bahamas.

 

I took a walk in my hometown along Bay St., Nassau, Bahamas. The cruise ships were in port today so we welcomed many visitors, all soaking in the sunshine as they walked, shopped, toured on rented ATVs and frolicked on the beach. :)

First I passed Junkanoo Beach with the brightly coloured stalls and our visitors enjoying themselves relaxing, tanning and swimming.

Then onto Margaritaville Beach Resort and The Pointe Finacial Tower and Marina.

Next I continued walking east on Bay St. past the historical British Colonial Hotel which opened in 1924.

I arrived at Pompey Square, location of Pompey Museum, which focuses on slavery in The Bahamas and our indigenous people the Arawak. Slaves were actually sold at this location.

I then stepped over to Prince George Wharf for a shot of Senor Frogs and a tugboat pulling into port.

I took an hour and a half walking and shooting and captured 244 pics and vids altogether.

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Friday, March 18, 2022

Thursday, March 17, 2022

Parking Lot Jasmine

close shot of jasmine against asphalt
 
 "Parking Lot Jasmine" ©A. Derek Catalano

Collins Ave., Nassau, Bahamas.

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Poinciana Flowers

 
close up of flowers

"Poinciana Flowers" ©A. Derek Catalano

University Drive, Nassau, Bahamas.

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Seagrape Bowl

 

"Seagrape Bowl" ©A. Derek Catalano

Fresh sea grapes, Nassau, Bahamas. Tastes like sweet wine.

Monday, March 14, 2022

Poverty in The Bahamas

 
dilapidated house

"Poverty in The Bahamas" ©A. Derek Catalano

Gibbs Corner, Nassau, Bahamas.

"The Bahamas’ poverty rate is comparable to some of its Caribbean neighbors. Studies found that 12.5% of the population is living under the poverty line with under $5,000 a year. Many of these households support children." - Borgen Project

Friday, March 11, 2022

Golden Showers Tree

 
 
" Golden Showers Tree" ©A. Derek Catalano

Chapel St., Nassau, Bahamas.



Thursday, March 10, 2022

Palm Cay Orchid

 
close shot of white orchid against white wall

"Palm Cay Orchid" ©A. Derek Catalano

Just grabbed a quick shot while I was at an office out east, New Providence, doing some business. Has a few blemishes but I still had to get it.

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Roadside Fountain Grass

 

 Another plant along the roadside as I was driving through a side street, top of the hill, Collins Ave., Nassau, Bahamas.

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Hilltop Poinciana

 
poinciana trees in bloom

"Hilltop Poinciana" ©A. Derek Catalano

Top of the hill, Collins Ave., Nassau, Bahamas.

Monday, March 7, 2022

Friday, March 4, 2022

Thursday, March 3, 2022

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Golden Trumpets at the Gate

 
flowers y gate

"Golden Trumpets at the Gate" ©A. Derek Catalano

Parking lot entrance, Collins Ave., Nassau, Bahamas.