Treasury Flora

 

"Treasury Bougainvillea" - ©A. Derek Catalano

 

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Paradise Pedis

 

Went for a walk with my good cousin Claudia. She wanted to show me something on Bay St. Nassau, Bahamas. Paradise Pedis for fish pedis. The Garra rufa fish nibble away dead skin on the feet. Wow. I took a few pics and clips and made this teaser for them.

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The Queen's Staircase aka The 66 Steps

 Towards the Queen's Staircase - ©A. Derek Catalano

 

 

The Queen’s Staircase in Nassau: History, Architecture, and Travel Guide

When you step into Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, you’re surrounded by colorful streets, colonial architecture, and turquoise waters. But tucked away from the busy harbor and tourist markets is one of the city’s most striking landmarks: the Queen’s Staircase, a 66-step limestone staircase carved by hand in the late 18th century. It’s not just a beautiful historic site—it’s a story in stone, shaped by enslaved laborers, tied to the island’s military history, and later dedicated to a monarch who ruled over half the globe.

This guide explores the history, significance, architecture, and visitor experience of the Queen’s Staircase, so you’ll know exactly why it’s worth the stop when you’re in Nassau.

SHOCKING Bahamas Food Tour!!

 

 SHOCKING Bahamas Food Tour!! A visit to Andros.

 

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The Dawning of Neurachem

 

Circle of Dust - Neurachem

 

 

Neurachem in Altered Carbon

What it is:

A high-end genetic modification or cybernetic implant that alters the brain's send/receive thresholds, allowing for faster information processing and signal transmission. 

Its effects:
It increases blood flow, speeds up reflexes, and improves sensory perception.

How it's used:
Military-grade neurachem is used in "combat sleeves" for soldiers, while a less potent version can be a general enhancement.

Context:
It's a form of advanced augmentation that, along with mental conditioning, makes soldiers and spies more effective by enhancing their mental and physical capabilities.

 

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New Song: NRBARZ - "DA RUSH" (Official Music Video)

 

 

 

 NRBARZ - "DA RUSH" (Official Music Video)

I Don't Like Rum - Update

I wrote this song 20 years ago. Then I created some music for it. It was originally a MIDI file but I finally got around to converting it to a WAV file which was needed for my video editor. It's done in the Rake 'n' Scrape style of The Bahamas. Enjoy.

 

 

I Don't Like Rum

Rake 'n' Scrape song

(chorus)

I don't like rum, but rum like me,
It stick on me like a dog wit’ a flea
Listen to me people, now can’t you see
I don't like rum, but boy rum like me

 

I bin drinkin' rum for a long, long time

I drink so much rum, ya know it mus' be a crime

I was da smartest man in da whole country

Now I can' t'ink straight because, rum like me

Before I go to sleep, I take two shot or t’ree
I drink it erry mornin’ for my cup a tea
I use to work so hard, makin’ plenty money
Nah I can’ keep a job because, rum like me

 

(chorus)
 

I hang out by da bar, scrappin’ all day long
Hustlin' rum money, for a drink real strong
When people look at me, dey don't like
what dey see
I say I look like dis because, rum like me

I see my bar room  friend, wit a bottle a rum
He walk right up to me, an’ say if I wan’ some
I cross my heart and tell him very honestly
I don’t like rum, but boy rum like me

 

(chorus)

Staggerin’ dan da road, ya know I don't live far
I fall down twice, an’ mos’ get lick wit’ car
Da driver put on brakes, an’ man I had ta flee
He say I don't like my life, but boy rum like me

 

I back home nah, an’ I take a seat
I look at da grits, but I een wan’ eat
I wish I had a woman, who I could marry
But I can’ like no woman, only rum like me

 

(chorus)

I try ta go ta sleep, but it so scary
I seein' little creatures, ‘cause I gat DTs
Thru da winda booga-man, under ‘neat’ one tree
Dis is how I live because, rum like me

 
Again dis mornin’, I say Lord no more
Den I drink my rum tea, an’ I hit da door
No care in da worl’, no responsibility
But I een really free because, rum like me

 

(chorus)

Rum is very dangerous, in are country
We need ta ban da rum, it killin’ all a we
But da leaders and da people, jess can’ agree
‘Cause rum like dem, jess how rum like me

(chorus)

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At the Well

 

My son Christopher and grandson Caleb at the well washing cherries.

 ©A. Derek Catalano

Marlin Flamingo Wall - Video

 

"Marlin Flamingo Wall" - ©A. Derek Catalano 

 

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The Blue Marlin is the national fish of The Bahamas and the Flamingo is the national bird. Downtown Nassau, Bahamas.

Dive Into The Bahamas

 

"Dive Into The Bahamas" - Bay St., Nassau

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 "Dive Into The Bahamas" - Bay St., Nassau

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Woodes Rogers Wharf

 

"Woodes Rogers Wharf Corner Store" - ©A. Derek Catalano

 

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"Woodes Rogers Wharf Drive" - ©A. Derek Catalano
 
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Souvenirs in The Bahamas

 

"Souvenirs in The Bahamas" - ©A. Derek Catalano

 

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"Blowing the Conch Shell"  - ©A. Derek Catalano

 

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 "Souvenirs in The Bahamas" - ©A. Derek Catalano

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Nassau Port Action

 

"Nassau Port Action" - ©A. Derek Catalano

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"Nassau Port Action" - ©A. Derek Catalano

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Harbour Is. 4th of July Celebrations

 

 

 

 

 

My daughter Jamie Lee(L), grandaughter Robin(center) and Robin's BFF Pyper(R),

enjoying themselves at the 4th of July US Independence Day

celebrations in Harbour Is., The Bahamas.

 

 

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Go Tell It on the Mountain

I just had to share this. A mighty powerful gem of a movie.

 

 

 

Go Tell It on the Mountain

 

Starring:  Paul Winfield, James Bond 3rd, Olivia Cole

 

Drama - 1hr. 36 mins.  - IMDB

This film adaptation of James Baldwin's celebrated novel tells the journey of a family from the rural South to "big city" Harlem seeking both salvation and understanding and of a young boy struggling to earn the approval of a self-righteous and often unloving stepfather.

My rating: 7/10 

Day Break at Potters Cay

 

Day Break at Potters Cay - Video - ©A. Derek Catalano

 

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Shop the Sea - Creativity and Culture Event at Montague Beach

 

Me, Chris and Caleb - ©A. Derek Catalano

 

Me, my son Chris and my grandson Caleb attended the  Shop the Sea - Creativity and Culture Event, Sat. June 28th, 2025 at Montague Beach and Park, Nassau, Bahamas. Chris was working the event shooting photos and invited me to come along. Caleb and I had a real fun time together exploring and enjoying it all. It was a good excuse for me go outside too. 😊

Shower of Gold

 

Shower of Gold Tree - Video

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Orange Poinciana

 

Orange Poinciana - Video - ©A. Derek Catalano

 

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Plumbago Flowers

 

Plumbago Flowers - Video

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Plumbago Flowers - ©A. Derek Catalano

 

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