So I first wrote about the restaurant 1648 at French Leave in December 2014 – but I decided to do an update as well as re-present the original blog. Since opening last December the restaurant has gone from strength to strength and the great news for those of us who live here year round is that it is not closing […]
Best of Eleuthera
This started out as the next in the series of Best of Eleuthera – Norma’s Gift Shop in Governors Harbour – but actually turned into the fascinating story of it’s owner Norma Griffin Johnson. The gift shop is situated right in the center of Governors Harbour on the corner opposite Da Perk cafe – facing Queens Highway and right on […]
Finding the Best of Eleuthera – take in Da Perk Coffee Shop right here in Governors Harbour. If you are looking for a great cup of coffee – Lavazza ! , breakfast, brunch or lunch then this is a must. Situated on the corner right here in the Harbour Da Perk is the ideal spot to sit and watch the […]
In the series Best of Eleuthera I want to share with you my top tips for the Banks Road deli….. One of the places that I always recommend to our renters at Governors Estate is the Banks Road Deli – about a mile and a half out of Governors Harbour – heading south – you will find the deli just […]
The Harbour Boutique – right here in Governors Harbour is the latest place to feature in my Best of Eleuthera series. It is on Cupid’s Cay – sitting right in between Paul Simmons Customs Brokers and Judy Simmons Waterfront Cafe in the block overlooking the harbor. The Waterfront Cafe is the perfect spot to sit and enjoy a delicious ice-cream […]
Cerasee – the gift store and boutique in Gregory Town definitely deserves featuring in my Best of Eleuthera series. This charming little store tucked away in Biscuit Street – how’s that for an address – is an absolute treasure trove. If you are heading north – just look out for the sign immediately after the Island Made Gift Shop – […]
This week I took a trip up to the North Eleuthera Shopping Centre or Burchie’s as it is more commonly known. Burchie’s is the closest Eleuthera has to a department store ! It sells groceries, fruit and vegetables, hardware, home goods, appliances, clothing and most other things you can think of. Fresh deliveries come in on a Friday or Saturday […]
Lakia’s Variety Store in Palmetto Point -another hidden treasure I want you all to know about in my Best of Eleuthera series…… Run by Lorraine Thompson and open since 23rd March 2006 it is named after one of her 4 daughters. Don’t you think it’s great the way Lorraine wrote the date in the cement of the step at the […]
The Centre for Exceptional Learners in Governors Harbour is in the spotlight this week in my Best of Eleuthera series. Situated on the left hand side of the up hill in Governors Harbour it has been open since 2003 and Mr William Holland has been the principal there since 2004. He is trained as a special educational needs teacher […]
In the Best of Eleuthera series I want to take a look at the Cancer Society Wellness Centre in Palmetto Point. The philosophy of the Centre is very much based on the concept of support for people both suffering from cancer and those who have survived it , a huge focus on early detection through screening and cancer prevention – through […]

Kathy Colman
Writer, Interior Designer, Foodie, and Wife to Bob. Living in Eleuthera, Bahamas
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