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Opening up again in Eleuthera !

Great news this week that we are opening up again in Eleuthera – curfew is extended until 10pm and no more weekend lockdowns. Inter island flights start again on Thursday or Friday this week – so life – which has been on hold a bit can start again. Of course we hope that people are still sensible – wearing masks […]

Thanksgiving 2020 in Eleuthera

So this week it is Thanksgiving – let’s talk about Thanksgiving 2020 in Eleuthera. Many people will be scoffing at the idea of giving thanks this year – but because it has been such a difficult year it is actually even more important than ever to really give some thought to what we can be thankful for. Of course Thanksgiving […]

An update on the Friends of the Library program.

This week I am bringing you a heartening update on the Friends of the Library program which I wrote about a few weeks ago. Latest news is that 185 tablets have been purchased and delivered to students from Hatchet Bay down to Tarpum Bay. Altogether six primary schools and Central Eleuthera High School have all benefitted from this very successful […]

And the latest news here in Eleuthera is……

And the latest news here in Eleuthera is not what we really want to hear ….. On island we are now subject to a 6pm – 5am curfew from Monday to Friday with total lockdown over the weekends. Businesses can run as normal – unless you are a restaurant that serves alcohol. Restaurants can open from 7am – 6pm Monday […]

Living with uncertainty in Eleuthera…..

Well we are definitely living with uncertainty in Eleuthera – just the same as the rest of the world right now. So finding ways of staying grounded during these times and not succumbing to fear, anger and panic at all that is unfolding around us takes a conscious effort. At the moment we are looking at the possibility of a […]

Great New Beach Gear and what fresh hell is this !!

I want to show you a great new source for beach gear and then ask what fresh hell is this ! I was gifted a really fabulous big beach tote this week and the source is from a lovely Bahamian lady – Dawnita Fry – living in Florida and using her art work for the designs on her assorted beach […]

The History of Buena Vista up to and including today !

Well if you believe the title – the history of Buena Vista up to and including today – then you are more gullible than you look ! Well we do have plenty of the history and some educated guesses as well – so here we go ….. Bob and I bought Buena Vista – which as you know I laughingly […]

Changes at Governors Estate and other news

And so dear readers this week I bring you news of changes at Governors Estate as well as other news. Bob and I decided during lockdown earlier in the year that we both would like a less stressful life than we have been living. A taste of a more relaxed way of being – even if it was not from […]

`Changes happening to quarantine in Eleuthera

This week we have ongoing changes to quarantine restrictions here in Eleuthera. Come November 1st visitors will no longer be required to quarantine on arrival. Simply get your Covid-19 negative PCR test within 7 days of travelling, and complete your Bahamas Health Travel Visa at travel.gov.bs (click on the International Tab) where the required test must be uploaded. (All children […]

Bob’s Birthday and opening the Shady Pineapple in Governors Harbour

This week I am happy to tell you about celebrating Bob’s birthday and also the exciting new opening of The Shady Pineapple here in Governors Harbour. Bob’s birthday was on the 29th September but we actually had a little celebratory party the Saturday before. Angelika and Sandy from Bacchus Fine Foods had a wonderful curry party for Bob – the […]

Kathy Colman

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

Opening up again in Eleuthera !

Thanksgiving 2020 in Eleuthera

An update on the Friends of the Library program.

And the latest news here in Eleuthera is……

Living with uncertainty in Eleuthera…..

Great New Beach Gear and what fresh hell is this !!

The History of Buena Vista up to and including today !

Changes at Governors Estate and other news

`Changes happening to quarantine in Eleuthera

Bob’s Birthday and opening the Shady Pineapple in Governors Harbour

Kathy Colman

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