We woke up, got ready, and went to breakfast in the dining room.
Breakfast is also served in the buffet (which I think was the better breakfast and wish we had gone there instead).
After that we went up top and watched us sail into Nassau.
It was gorgeous.
Nassau itself, not so much gorgeous. Seems like it has gone downhill since the last time we visited (ten years ago?).
It really isn't that tourist friendly as you would think, for being such a major cruise port.
As the unofficial trip planned and Tour Guide, I had planned out a general walking tour, visit the Rum Distillery, eat Local, and Beach time!
We didn't plan to visit the Atlantis Hotel on Paradise island this time because we had seen it previously and weren't interested in gambling.
They have a pretty cool aquarium underneath Atlantis that we managed to see for free last time, but now it's really expensive to go in, as is the beach/water park activities there.
We first headed towards the Queens Staircase (which had trash in it and smelled like pee).
Then up the hill to Fort Fincastle.
Last time we went there was no charge to go in, and I had thought the only fee they charged now was if you wanted a guided tour. But I was told it was $3.00 per person to go in at all now.
Not a bad price, if you haven't already seen it before.
We skipped it.
The view of the cruise port from Fort Fincastle Hill.
Library in the old jail.
The foyer of the beautiful Greycliff House, which they invite you to come in and look around.
Absolutely beautiful place.
We eventually made our way across town on broken, sometimes non-existant sidewalks and dangerous streets (as far as cars/drivers, not people. We never felt scared of anyone there) to John Watlings Distillery.
At the door they give you a tiny sample cup of Pina Coloda (frozen coconut drink) that was yummy, then you go out back to a tour of the warehouse.
After there you go back inside the main building and can buy bottles of rum, and/or drinks at the bar.
The plan was to eat somewhere Local after that, but I guess no one wanted to, or couldn't decide where to eat.
Anyway, we ended up just going on to Junkanoo Beach, where only me and my little niece would get in the water and swim.
The others' loss, it was great! The water was great, the weather was great. I could've hung out there for hours. So could have my niece, she's a little fish, too, and loved the water and didn't want to leave.
After the Beach, I had a couple of errands to run - to the DI (Diamonds International) store to collect my free charm to go on my cruise charm bracelet, and to a grocery to pick up a couple 6-packs of Bahamas Goombay Punch - and then we headed back to the ship for lunch.
I really don't like going back on the ship before I have to, I feel like I'm wasting time I could be doing or enjoying something in port, but oh well, I was outnumbered, so I went on with it.
No worries, I'll be back.
Back on board we ate lunch, got ice cream of course, and headed outside to enjoy the beautiful day and check out some of the ship activities while the crowd was away.
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| Shuffleboard |
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| Mini-golf! |
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| Cornhole |
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| Giant Chess |
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| Zzzzzzzz! |
It was Elegant night at dinner, so we duded up a little bit.
One of our favorite desserts: warm chocolate melting cake. Mmmmmm!
My sister asks for 2 ice creams. Kev asks for a side of peanut butter.
There was a show following dinner, but unfortunately someone had gotten hurt during rehearsal so instead of all fun dancing and all, the cast sat on stools and sang.
I missed the fun show, but hope the person wasn't hurt too badly.
To be continued.......Day 3.......
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