Friday, July 30, 2021

Sandy Port

 
Waterway into private commmunity.

"Sandy Port" ©A. Derek Catalano

Waterway into private community, Nassau, Bahamas.

Thursday, July 29, 2021

Sandy Port

 
Waterway into private community

"Sandy Port" ©A. Derek Catalano

Waterway into private community, Nassau, Bahamas.

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Harbour Port Sunset

 
sunset clouds over cruise ships in port

"Harbour Port Sunset" ©A. Derek Catalano

Sunset clouds over cruise ships in Nassau port, Nassau, Bahamas.

Monday, July 26, 2021

Friday, July 23, 2021

Creepy Crabs

 

Crab season comes in May and June in The Bahamas. That is the beginning of the rainy season and land crabs exit their flooded burrows and are caught by hand by the thousands. Then they are shipped to Nassau from the Family islands to be sold.

When you purchase them it is best to keep them in a caged pen with fresh water and vegetables to purge them for a week. Then we boil 'em alive and eat 'em like that or make crab soup or crab and rice. Yummy.

My Grammy taught me how to catch a crab and how to hold it way back when I was about 12. You gotta be very careful or they'll snap you hard with those big, powerful claws.

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

Off the Coast


Sailboats anchored off the coast

"Off the Coast" ©A. Derek Catalano

Boats anchored off the coast of Harbour Is., Bahamas. Eleuthera island in the distance.

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Bougainvillea Cluster

 
Close up of cluster of bougainvillea dlowers

"Bougainvillea Cluster" ©A. Derek Catalano

Front yard bougainvillea, Nassau, Bahamas.

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Monday, July 19, 2021

Desert Rose

 
Desert Rose flowers in large planter

"Desert Rose" ©A. Derek Catalano

Desert Rose flowers in a large planter. Nassau, Bahamas.

Friday, July 16, 2021

Fair Day at Goodman's Bay

 
Empty beach, sun, sand and sea.

"Fair Day at Goodman's Bay" ©A. Derek Catalano

Goodman's Bay beach, New Providence, Bahamas.

Thursday, July 15, 2021

Massage Deck

 
view looking out through massage booth curtains overlooking pool

"Massage Deck" ©A. Derek Catalano

Inside a massage hut overlooking the pool deck at a resort in Harbour Is., Bahamas. In the distance is the sea and the island of Eleuthera.

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Heading Out

 
Tugboat in Nassau harbour

"Heading Out" ©A. Derek Catalano

The Lady Holly tugboat heading out to bring in a cruise ship. Nassau, Bahamas.

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Jaws Beach Too

 
Beach with shady trees and calm sea

"Jaws Beach Too" ©A. Derek Catalano

This is where they shot scenes for the movie Jaws: The Revenge. West New Providence, Bahamas.

Monday, July 12, 2021

Briland Ruins

 
Ruins of old home

"Briland Ruins" ©A. Derek Catalano

Ruins of a "haunted house" 😉 in Harbour Is., Bahamas.

Friday, July 9, 2021

Happy 48th Independence Day Bahamas

 
Independence day celebration banner with yellow elder flowers.

The Bahamas celebrates it's 48th Independence Day on Saturday, July 10th, 2021.

Briland Coast

 
View of Harbour Is. coast with boats and homes.

"Briland Coast" ©A. Derek Catalano

Coast of Harbour Is., Bahamas.

Thursday, July 8, 2021

The Straw Market

 
Entrance of the starw market building

"The Straw Market" ©A. Derek Catalano

Here you will find hand crafted straw work like bags, mats, hats and more. There are also wood carvings and art. It is a popular stop for tourists. The building has been repainted in bright colours since I took this shot. I will post an updated photo later.  Downtown, Bay St., Nassau, Bahamas.

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Butler Home Destroyed by Fire


 

The old and historical Butler family home was completely destroyed by fire Thursday, March 13, 2014. It was the home of Sir Milo Butler, The Bahamas' first Bahamian Governor General and National Hero who fought for equal rights for black Bahamians. The home is located in The Pond area off East Bay St. and also served as a general store and ice house in it's early days. The building was unoccupied at the time and no one was injured. ©A. Derek Catalano

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Cookin' in da Yard

 
Fish and chicken cooking on the grill.

"Cookin' in da Yard" ©A. Derek Catalano

Frying spicy chicken and barracuda outside on the grill.

Friday, July 2, 2021

Orange Poinciana

 
Close up of orange poinciana flowers on tree.

"Orange Poinciana" ©A. Derek Catalano

Cluster of orange poinciana flowers.

Thursday, July 1, 2021

Brown Racer

 

 

"Brown Racer" ©A. Derek Catalano

Large Brown Racer in a backyard, Nassau, Bahamas.