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This week at Governors Estate Eleuthera

This week we have been re-photographing the Yellow House here at Governors Estate. It is quite some time since we took the pictures, so a new set were called for. It is important I think to keep the representations looking up to date. So on Saturday morning – a beautiful sunny day – in the midst of some very cloudy, […]

What I’m reading and watching this week in Eleuthera

This week the weather has taken a serious swerve – windy , rainy and cold – well for here anyway – so we have hunkered down and I’m going to tell you about what I have been reading and watching…. There was Junkanoo at the weekend but I was cold, tired and not in the mood for sitting for a […]

Happy New Year – seeing in 2018 in Governors Harbour

A little bit late – but a Happy New Year to you all – this week it is all about seeing in 2018 in Governors Harbour. For most of the years that Bob and I have been here in Eleuthera we have not gone out on NYE and certainly when we lived back in the UK it was very rare […]

Christmas is coming – ready or not !! Eleuthera 2017

Just in case you didn’t realize, Christmas 2017 is coming to Eleuthera whether you are ready or not !!!! Last week on Thursday we had the Exceptional Learners Christmas Pizza party at Tippy’s. As usual there was too much pizza, ice cream, sodas and just about enough presents. The children really enjoy themselves and know us well enough now that […]

Sweet and Savory opens it’s shutters in Governors Harbour

This week I am delighted to tell you that Sweet and Savory opened it’s shutters here in Governors Harbour. This brand new venture is the brainchild of Stephanie and Jonathan Mariscal – Stephanie is one of the 3 lovely Burrow’s daughters – as in Burrow’s Food Store. It is a beautifully equipped food trailer – situated right outside the family […]

Thanksgiving and the late Joy Pyfrom in Eleuthera 2017

Thanksgiving week in Eleuthera this year was marked for many of us by the gathering of friends of dear Joy Pyfrom to celebrate her life, to come together for a Sunday lunch party and talk about her life and reminisce….. It was hosted by a good friend of hers Davida Carvin and her friend Mary Schwanke at Davida’s house in […]

Supporting local businesses and causes in Eleuthera

Supporting local businesses and causes are something close to our hearts here in Eleuthera. I am going to tell you about Awesome Kitchen Supplies – right here at Bet’s Plaza in Governors Harbour. Bet’s Plaza, for those of you who are not sure, is where the Road Traffic office is, along with the Water Company – just heading south out […]

Progress reports and what’s new in Governors Harbour

This week I am giving you a progress report on what is happening in Governors Harbour with the Colmans and also a first glimpse of an exciting brand new venture that we all will love I think ! The Modern House is now nearly ready for the first guests – and it will be ready Brian !! I had a […]

Halloween shenanigans in Governors Harbour Eleuthera

There were plenty of Halloween shenanigans in Governors Harbour this week …. When Bob and I left the UK thirteen years ago to come and live in Eleuthera not much was made of Halloween in the UK, but now I understand that situation has changed and it is quite a big thing there as well. The party kicked off on […]

This and that this week in Eleuthera !

This week’s blog is a bit of this and a bit of that -news of what’s happening in Eleuthera and at Governors Estate. Great news is that The Buccaneer is open again, and so is Tippy’s. Da Perk opened last week and The Island Farm is opening on Monday 30th October. The 6 or 7 weeks while a lot of […]

Kathy Colman

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

This week at Governors Estate Eleuthera

What I’m reading and watching this week in Eleuthera

Happy New Year – seeing in 2018 in Governors Harbour

Christmas is coming – ready or not !! Eleuthera 2017

Sweet and Savory opens it’s shutters in Governors Harbour

Thanksgiving and the late Joy Pyfrom in Eleuthera 2017

Supporting local businesses and causes in Eleuthera

Progress reports and what’s new in Governors Harbour

Halloween shenanigans in Governors Harbour Eleuthera

This and that this week in Eleuthera !

Kathy Colman

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