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Giving thanks at Thanksgiving in Eleuthera.

Although it is not either a Bahamian or British holiday we are most definitely giving thanks at Thanksgiving here in Eleuthera. Gratitude is such an important theme for me and so Bob and I have adopted the Thanksgiving concept as something to really celebrate – and no presents to buy !!!! We will be actually eating a turkey dinner on […]

Alessandro Sarno – the Lonesome Photographer in The Bahamas

Many of you will already know Alessandro Sarno aka The Lonesome Photographer here in the Bahamas from his beautiful books of pictures. He has published 4 books in total and the latest – White Bull on the Highway – is a photographic travel guide to Eleuthera. There was recently a launch for the book in Miami and here is a […]

Latest local news in Eleuthera !

This week I am bringing you the latest local news in Eleuthera – and delighted to do so as well…… The best news we have heard for a long time is that the clinic of Doctor Arlington Lightbourne in Palmetto Point – Eleuthera Medical Center now has a fully operational X Ray machine. This is huge news for Eleuthera as […]

Halloween and all that in Governors Harbour……

I know that Halloween was a week ago but finally here are the pictures and news on Halloween and all that in Governors Harbour. It has become quite a big ritual and every year – just like Christmas – there is a little more decor at Colman Towers. It is a major spot to visit for a lot of Trick […]

Bits and Bobs in Governors Harbour and Beyond !

So this week’s blog is made up of bits and bobs in Governors Harbour and beyond – meaning a quick trip to the US ! The day we were leaving I had to quickly dash down to the office to do a little task I had forgotten about – and the sight of how the harbour looked that morning made […]

The best laid plans in Governors Harbour

This week I take a look at what happens when the best laid plans go awry in Governors Harbour….. I have written before about the amazing Mish and Zev Waserman of Boy Meets Girl Weddings and the fabulous events they plan and pull off – well this week’s blog is a tribute and fan letter to them both because of […]

Life this week in Governors Harbour Eleuthera

Life this week in Governors Harbour Eleuthera is still busy – despite the fact that this is the low season for rentals. It is a time for maintenance and repairs, upgrading and deep cleaning ! We have had to empty the pool at Yellow House in order to acid wash the walls and repair some tilework. Now it is looking […]

Travels with Kathy and Bob part 1

This week we have part 1 of travels with Kathy and Bob – London and Whitstable – Kent – the quintessential English seaside spot. Then on to a quick tour of Canterbury Cathedral with so much eating crammed in you will be shocked – well maybe not anymore ! We flew to London from Nassau via Miami – all problem […]

A quick trip to Florida in the aftermath of Dorian

Bob and I took a quick trip to Florida in the aftermath of Dorian – this was booked before we even knew about Dorian and was an education in itself. Florida was of course spared in the end but preparations had been made – so when we arrived last Wednesday there were still some places boarded up. These quickly came […]

A brush with Hurricane Dorian in Eleuthera

Pretty much all of you will be aware that we had a brush with Hurricane Dorian here in Eleuthera. And it was only a brush – unlike the devastating hits that Abaco and Grand Bahama have suffered. When a hurricane is coming of course these days we have the luxury of knowing that it is coming. But you never know […]

Kathy Colman

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

Giving thanks at Thanksgiving in Eleuthera.

Alessandro Sarno – the Lonesome Photographer in The Bahamas

Latest local news in Eleuthera !

Halloween and all that in Governors Harbour……

Bits and Bobs in Governors Harbour and Beyond !

The best laid plans in Governors Harbour

Life this week in Governors Harbour Eleuthera

Travels with Kathy and Bob part 1

A quick trip to Florida in the aftermath of Dorian

A brush with Hurricane Dorian in Eleuthera

Kathy Colman

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