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Friday, February 19, 2021

Hawksbill Turtle

"Hawksbill Turtle" ⒸA. Derek Catalano

Tagged and ready for release.

Here Fishy Fishy

"Here Fishy Fishy" ⒸA. Derek Catalano

Found by a park warden in the mangrove swamps at Union Creek, Inagua, Bahamas.

Built in the 1800s. Used by marine research scientists studying the turtles of The Bahamas. One of the scientists lived here for 3 years. There's a huge osprey nest on top. Union Creek, Inagua, Bahamas.

Clifton Pier Rock Stairs

"Clifton Pier Rock Stairs" ⒸA. Derek Catalano

They say these were cut into the rock cliff by slaves many years ago. They lead down to a small rocky bay. This spot is where the slaves were brought to Nassau, Bahamas aboard ships.

Sacred Space Tree Sculptures

Scultured trees at Sacred Space, Clifton Heritage, Nassau, Bahamas.

"Sacred Space Tree Sculptures" Ⓒ

These sculptures and this area was created by the artist Antonius Roberts out of his deep respect for trees and forests.

Tamarinds on the Tree

"Tamarinds on the Tree" ⒸA. Derek Catalano

The tamarind tree usually grows very large and can be found in the bushes and yards of many homes in The Bahamas. The fruit is is encased in a thin shelled pod and hang in clusters typically six to eight inches long. It is eaten fresh or made into tamarind balls or tamarind sauce.

Cruise Port Welcome Centre

"Cruise Port Welcome Centre" ⒸA. Derek Catalano

Welcome Centre & cruise ship port control tower, Nassau, Bahamas.

Sir Milo Butler

"Sir Milo Butler" ⒸA. Derek Catalano

Sir Milo Butler was our first Bahamian Governor General. Hero of the Bahamian people. He fought for justice & equal rights for Bahamian blacks. Rawson Square, Nassau, Bahamas.

Briland Street Sheep

"Briland Street Sheep" ⒸA. Derek Catalano

Acrylics on canvas paper. From photo of Harbour Island street, Bahamas.

Farmer's Cay Dock

"Farmer's Cay Dock" ⒸA. Derek Catalano

Farmer's Cay, Exuma, Bahamas.

Thursday, February 18, 2021

Swirling Exuma Waters

"Swirling Exuma Waters" ⒸA. Derek Catalano

Took this shot through an airplane window over the Exuma Cays while flying back to Nassau from Farmer's Cay, Exuma. Shallow waters, sandbanks and channels combine to present a dazzling display of swirling colours.

Straw Bags

"Straw Bags" ⒸA. Derek Catalano

Beautiful selection of native handcrafted straw bags. Taken at the Arts & Culture Fest at Fort Charlotte, Nassau, Bahamas.

Wood Carvings

"Wood Carvings" ⒸA. Derek Catalano

Nice display of Bahamian handicraft. Taken at the Arts & Culture Fest at Fort Charlotte, Nassau, Bahamas.

The Water Tower

"The Water Tower" ⒸA. Derek Catalano

This water tower was also used as a lighthouse for Nassau officially until September 1817, but yet I still remember watching the light atop the tower in the 60s as it's high beam swept over Nassau as it turned.

Fort Fincastle and Water Tower

"Fort Fincastle and Water Tower" ⒸA. Derek Catalano

Located in Nassau, Bahamas. The fort was built by Lord Dunmore in 1793 to protect Nassau from pirates.

Sunset Over Baha Mar

Caught this beautiful sunset over Baha Mar Resort while driving out west, Goodman's Bay, Nassau, Bahamas. There were a few others there taking pics also.

The Fish Fry at Arawak Cay

"The Fish Fry at Arawak Cay" ⒸDerek Catalano

A popular area for natives and tourist where you find great Bahamian dishes. Nassau, Bahamas. MS Paint.

Salt Bed

"Salt Bed" ⒸA. Derek Catalano

Salt bed at Morton Salt Ltd., Inagua, Bahamas. Sea water is collected into salt pans ranging from 40 to 200 acres large. It takes many years for the water to dry out and leave a salt bed 12 inches thick and so hard you can drive a truck on it.

Rock Salt

Pure rock salt before processing. Morton Salt Ltd., Inagua, Bahamas.

Salt Harvesting

Harvesting salt from the salt pans at the Morton Salt Ltd., Inagua, Bahamas. The pure rock salt is raked up by the tractor, taken up onto the conveyors and dumped into the trucks. Then it is driven to the plant where it is washed and graded.

Salt Washing

After harvesting the salt is taken here to be washed. Morton Salt Ltd., Inagua, Bahamas.

Salt Stacking

45 ft. stacks of salt in Inagua, Bahamas.

After washing the salt is stacked into 45 foot hills according to the grade. Morton Salt Ltd., Inagua, Bahamas.

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Traffic Officer

Police officer directing traffic on Bay St., Nassau, Bahamas.

Here's an old fashioned traffic light.😊 We used to have these traffic officers directing traffic at many intersections in Nassau, Bahamas, before the traffic lights invaded. It was part of the charm of old Nassau. Tourists love to take pictures of this scene. Intersection of East St. and Bay St. downtown.