News this week that Bristol Wines have opened in their new store and also news that the Island Farm is closing for 2 months….. Bristol Wines have closed down now at their site on Cupid’s Cay and have reopened in a beautiful new store where Frigates Restaurant was in Governors Harbour. This is also where Hot Buns the bakery was […]
Cupid’s Cay
Sad to tell you that Da Perk has closed down now in Governors Harbour. The building is going to be demolished – I think along with HG Christie – and then will be rebuilt. Da Perk has been under the management of Horatio and his family for the last seven years and they have done a great job and it […]
Just a couple of updates for you this week – about the foodstore and our garage sale…… Firstly the foodstore – Eleuthera Markets in downtown Governors Harbour. It has been a rip-roaring success and people from all over the island have flocked here to shop the great selection. Of course there are a few gaps in in what is being […]
This week I tell you about an honor award for Bob and the end of an era at Burrows. Last Friday we were invited to the Christmas party and award ceremony for Bahamas Wellness Center held at the Cancer Society building in Palmetto Point. I already knew that Bob was going to be given an award but of course I […]
Wishing you all – dear readers – a very Happy Christmas. By the time next week’s blog is posted Christmas Day will have been and gone ! Another year coming to a close….. As I always say at this time of year do pay attention to people around you who may be on their own, some from choice but many […]
This week is a look at August in Eleuthera and what that means…… Well it is very hot and at times pretty thundery as well. We are getting some rain which is good news as it lays the dust, fills up the cisterns and most importantly cools the ocean . This helps to keep the bad storms and hurricanes away. […]
This week I want to introduce you to Kim Young -Margolius an Integrated Health and Wellness practitioner based in Tarpum Bay. Let me tell you she is a treasure right here on our doorsteps and I want to bring your attention to her. A couple of different people had told me about her – she is someone who is able […]
This week a quiet blog celebrating the gentle rhythm of life here in Governors Harbour….. It is very busy now with visitors – absolute peak season as it is spring break in the US – so many families come here to be together. French Leave beach has plenty of people on it all day – so the dogs have to […]
Yes dear readers – late night shopping in downtown Governors Harbour ! As of this week Burrows grocery store is open from 7am till 10pm every day – including Sunday apart from Tuesday when it is open from 10am till 10pm. This is a godsend for any visitors arriving either late in the evening or on a Sunday – there […]
Pineapples, pizza and pouring rain – this last week we have had all three here in Eleuthera. The pineapple season is in full swing here in the Bahamas and some of the very best ones come from Gregory Town. We were gifted another 3 beauties from Philip Farm up in Gregory Town and whilst we are enjoying them I decided […]

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