Grand Ba-ja-ma (Grand Bahama)

Usually I do not procrastinate when it comes to putting my thoughts in writing..., but this first trip to the Bahamas gave me plenty to think about.

Nambara and I agreed it's not a place we would yearn to return to, but it fulfills our quest for travelling. At least we can now say we've been to the Bahamas. We've heard there are more attractions and activity on the other islands such as the capital island of Nassau. However, we're not discouraged. Next time we'll take a cruise and 'sample' several islands in the Carribean.

Overall comment
The organisers, Ben E Keith Foods, did a GREAT job to ensure our safety, comfort and enjoyment. Already, Nambara and I are looking forward to next year's trip with BEK (cross our fingers and hope we qualify again).

We left Wichita, Kansas, at 6:40am on American Airlines. Arrived at about 3:30 in the afternoon. It was a long flight, considering the proximity of the Bahamas - ah, but that's a problem many Wichitans share flying anywhere, out of our airport.

Still, we're HERE! In paradise with nothing to do for the next couple of days. Our weariness from the flight disappeared when the coach neared our hotel, Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort. Everyone around us 'ooh-ed' and 'ah-ed' at the sight of the gorgeous, turquoise ocean facing us as we stepped into the lobby.

Checking in, we all got a BIG surprise. Inside our welcome packet were our rooms keys and $100 per guest. What a GREAT start!

First things first - our travelling habit - explore the hotel/resort grounds to get our bearings. We had a welcome party to attend in an hour. Then we're going to go to the restaurant I've read so much about - the Stoned Crab; and checking out a couple of dance clubs after dinner. Or so that's what we thought we were going to do... cont'd in my next blog...