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Out and About in Nassau

Mention the name The Bahamas and sparkling
blue water with pink or white sand beachesFor the landlubber, there is off-road
spring to mind. Conch fritters, Conch salad,cycling, away from traffic and noise. On
700 islands, duty free shopping and Junkanooall-terrain bicycles, you can enjoy a guided
are all terms that are synonymous with thetour of shady woodland trails, open forest,
Bahamas. This island nation has a total landthe seashore and mangrove creeks and visit
area of 5,300 square miles and consists ofthe historic village of Adelaide. You can
700 islands plus 2,500 cays (low banks orhave a relaxed, easy ride or a longer route.
reefs). New Providence Island on which NassauFor the seasoned cyclist there are more
(the capital) is located is 21 miles by 7challenging  rides.
miles. Paradise Island, which is 5.5 miles
long by 2/3 of a mile wide is connected toThe Bahamas sits on the migration route for
Nassau by a short bridge. Thousands ofbirds moving north and south on their winter
tourists visit Nassau every year to enjoy theand spring migrations. As such there are two
clear water or place their bets at theopportunities to see many northern species.
gambling  tables  at  Paradise  Island.Of course, no visit to the Bahamas would be
complete for a birder without viewing the
Nassau however has myriad outdoorBahama Pintail duck (also known as the
recreational activities that are perfect forWhite-cheeked Pintail). These inhabitants of
burning off the pounds gained from eating alllagoons and mangrove swamps are widely
those conch fritters or adding some varietydistributed and the clear water of the
to your holiday. For the business person whomangroves makes viewing them a pleasure.
wants to catch some recreational activity onOther species that are generally seen include
a business trip or the individual who wantseurasian collared doves, neotropic
to get some fresh air after all the time atcormorants, american coot, great blue herons,
the gambling tables, Nassau's outdoorsnowy egrets, great egrets, reddish egrets,
recreation can be all day or just a fewgreen herons, white ibis, blue winged teal,
hours.northern mockingbirds. Some of the locations
for viewing various species include the
Those sparkling blue waters make Nassau anParadise Island ponds, Clifton Heritage site
ideal location for snorkeling. Some of theand  the  Harold  &  Wilson  ponds.
more popular snorkeling destinations for
excursions leaving from Nassau includeFor those who want to be outdoors but simply
Rainbow Reef, Blue Lagoon Island (home towant a walking pace, Nassau has retained much
Stingray City as well as other snorkelingof its older architecture and blended it with
venues), Blackbeard's Cay, Pearl Island, andmodern buildings so that it creates a
Rose Island Reef. Rainbow Reef isharmonious whole. The original part of the
approximately 45 minutes from Nassau bycity is small enough that you can wander
catamaran or other high-speed boat. The wateralong and see much of the historic
at Rainbow Reef is about 15 feet deeparchitecture. Parliament Square with the
throughout the viable swimming and snorkelingHouses of Parliament, the Old Colonial
area. Blue Lagoon is a circular islandSecretary's office, the Supreme Court and the
encircling water. A narrow opening in theStatue of Queen Victoria is definitely worth
land leads into a large pool of water. Aa visit. Nearby at Parliament and Shirley
15-minute walk through some of the mostStreets is the Nassau Public Library that was
beautiful beaches and on bridges spanningoriginally a prison. Not far away at Shirley
absolutely calm sparkling blue water leads toand Elizabeth Streets is the Bahamas
Stingray City. Another stingray encounter canHistorical  Society  with  numerous exhibits.
be had at Pearl Island which is a 30-minute
boat ride from Nassau. Yellow tail snapper,If it is "action" and people watching you
Grouper, and many other tame fish make Atholseek, Arawak Cay is not to be missed. This
Island in Athol Island National Marine Parklively gathering spot has a row of small
at the eastern end of Nassau Harbor anwooden restaurants fronted by a large park
outstanding  snorkel  site.and backed by the sea. You can sit on the
verandah of any of the restaurants or in the
Those sparkling blue waters also make Nassauopen air and watch the parade of people as
a wonderful location for the sport fisherman.they stroll by. Have a Kalik (Bahamian Beer)
Fishing charters are available for half dayand enjoy the West Indian atmosphere and when
or full day with a choice of deep-sea fishinghunger strikes you can have a conch salad or
or reef fishing. Wahoo are abundant betweenconch fritters or fried fish prepared before
November to January and 100 pounders areyour  eyes.
frequent. Dolphin fish (Mahi Mahi) are found
between April and June, while Sailfish can beSo the next time you are in Nassau or if it
fought during April and May and again betweenis your first time remember there is an
October and November. Barracuda and Marlininteresting world to discover beyond the
(Black, Blue and White) are found year round.beach.



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