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The Landing

Bahamas

Photo from Tablet Hotels

Wonderful collection of vintage photos from Old Bahamas.

Okay so composite post today it is. Yesterday, to sum it up in one word, was uneventful. I got a new teacher and for the most part she’s pretty good. i think she just needs to let us talk more, like letting us read rather than reading for us. For lunch i ate at this restaurant called ‘Fresas’ (‘strawberries’ in spanish). It was good meal, but a little bit expensive. I had a chicken burger and fries and it was real chicken and not some pre-packaged thing. That pretty much summed up my Monday.

Today was i gues a bit more exciting. Class was extra boring so i finally asked to be moved up. We’ll see how that goes in the morning. Dance class was supposed to be today, but it got postponed (again). Tomorrow is cooking class, so i’m looking forward to that and free food. Movie night is also tomorrow, but i don’t know what are our options.

There are currenly a lot of cross country groups but tomorrow will be their last day, thankfully. The school is extra packed with them around and they pretty much take over because it’s so many of them. They don’t really cause any trouble though.

I also paid for my departure tax todays so that’s out of the way. Most countries and airlines have the departure tax attached to the plane ticket, but not here in Costa Rica. I also signed up to go to volcano Arenal on the weekend, but so far we need at least one more person to have the minimum amount of people. While i’m on that trip i’ll be in transit to Flamingo Beach in the northwest (Guanacaste).

No pictures today, but i haven’t taken any noteworthy pictures today or yesterday. There will be pics tomorrow. Pics of FOOD! Chyeah!

Simone.. fishing hehe

Wonderful collection of vintage photos from Old Bahamas.

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jamaicajamaicajamaicajamaicajamaicajamaicajamaicajamaicajamaicajamaicajamaica i miss you :(

Australia, Jamaica, England, Italy, and France.

Maurice Smith argues in favor of increasing the length of time students in Jamaica spend in school. It's an issue I've been thinking about for some time now. Given the low quality output from the system and the fact that the school plant is unoccupied for a full two months, while teachers still get paid, why not make use of the chance to help kids learn some more?

I miss this place :/

Paint does dry so nothing sticks.
But memories are driven into its
Colours. To see walls torn down and fixed,
Floors ripped up to restore; but lives
Stay to haunt the place. A soul
May remain forever till Dooms Day
And live on thus formed.
Dust on carpentry danced a waltz
With small currents of wind.
Memories can’t be so removed.
They live in Space Time.

At a time when many a Jamaican is concerned about the death of traditional art forms, the Braata Folk Singers reminded us that we can relax, as that will not be happening anytime soon. The New York based group presented ‘Wheel an Come Again’, which could not have been a more appropriate name for only their second concert season. The twelve member group delivered folk song after folk song with such poise and passion that it is obvious why they got their name, as they left the audience wanting more…Jus a lickle braata.

Led by the talented Andrew Clarke, who performed as a chorus member, the group walked us through classics such as “Liza”, “Sammy Dead”, “Banyan Tree” and “Love is a funny likkle ting”. Songs such as “Betta Woman Dan Yu” and “Why Woman Grumble” had the audience in laughter.

Andrew Clarke (Director), getting into the spirit.

The stage was cleverly designed to incorporate many typical elements of Jamaican culture, such as the coal stove with the dutch pot on it, the coconut stand, and various simulations of market stalls. The use of colour was adequate and the costuming very appropriate.

The twelve singers delivered a balanced sound, and neatly executed the choreography with great expression. Outside of a few missed entries, the blend of voices was exceptional. Soprano, Dianne Dixon, seemed to have the crowd in the palm of her hand with every antic and expression she shared. Andrew Clarke featured many times with his clean tenor voice. This was supported by an ensemble cast of church goers, and shoppers in the market, not to mention the cute Matthews sisters, Courtnae and Joelle.

The singers could not have done so well without the support of the amazing and competent band, comprising of keyboardist, Garnet Mowatt (who contributed to some of the arrangements created by Andrew Clarke), Matthew Silpot (Keyboard), Marcus Williams (Percussion), Palomin Hassad (Percussion) and the legendary, Carrot Jarrett (Percussion).

Overall I give the Braata Folk Singers an ‘A’ for a concert well done. I definitely got my money’s worth, not to mention the complimentary food provided in the intermission, and the souvenir program provided on entry to the theatre. I would encourage you to support this talented group as they move forward, ensuring the maintenance of our heritage in the New York/Tri-state area, and I’m certain soon to the rest of the world. The group also has CDs and t-shirts available at a minimal cost. Mi definitely waan braata of the Braata Folk Singers.

Find Braata Folk Singers on Facebook (Like their page): http://www.facebook.com/pages/Braata-Folk-Singers/220816651267952

Photos Courtesy of Wide Vision Photography (marcia@widevisionphotography.com); Band photo by Mario Guthrie Photography (http://megphotos.tumblr.com)

Disney’s Castaway Cay, Bahamas private island

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in less than 24 hours i will be right there. can’t wait.

me @ the bahamas :]

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So, even though its still 6 months away, we’ve already started planning. It will blow the PANTS off any anniversary EVER.

Drive to Florida ? Go to Disney for a day (park hopping of course) ? wake up the next morning and drive to Port Canaveral ? get on a wonderful Bahama Cruise for a couple days.

Yes. I know, amazing.

harbour island

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GPOYS - SPRING BREAK 2011: Me and my “parents.”
[I wish I were still this toned and tan. D:]

[I should also note that I later dived into some coral that day. It hurt.I also don’t know what’s going on with my hand right there.]

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I am...

Hello anybody who is reading this; just yesterday I came home from Atlantis, Bahamas. I took many pictures there because it was very beautiful! Everything was a photo op; however, I took too many photos to post them all… That is why I am going to post a few. Maybe more to come. Ask me whatever questions you have about the Bahamas! I’ve been there three times before, so I know all about Atlantis!

I love that feeling when you realize that life could not get any better…

i know i look retarded but i love the water :D

The stairs outside my house, yep :)

Fun Times

a lonely 18-year-old virgin with a messy room, an empty stomach, sexual frustration, time to kill, and a boyfriend who is in the Bahamas.

I am feeling too cool right now.

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Burnt down store. Nassau, Bahamas.

Bahamas on Flickr.

the bahamas waters by chennette)

My girls and I at the DC Carnival!

(The following is a response to these comments)

I don’t think the Old or New Testaments make any mention whatsoever of the “continuation of the species”. Although it’s fantastic to be so enthusiastic about Charles Darwin, one really oughtn’t confuse the two. Believe me, if Jesus had taken a break from telling everyone to be less concerned with following ancient laws, rites, and rituals and more concerned with treating everyone in the world with love and respect as fellow children of God, and just given us a quick run-down on how Earthly species diverge and evolve over time, America wouldn’t have nearly as much of a mess going on in our public schools right now.

And since I’m sure that no one would want to be so hypocritical as to make a buffet lunch of the Bible, picking and choosing only the elements that one supports one’s narrow viewpoint and ignoring all the rest, I’ll go on and throw out some other things that it makes pretty clear, such as: No Tattoos (Leviticus 19:28)… that probably includes having the rays of the sun inked around one’s belly button. And logically, tattoo parlors are also illegal, correct?; No Shellfish (Lev. 11:10)…shellfish? like conch?; this one is actually from the New Testament, but I’ll throw that one in there, anyway: No Divorce (Mark 10:8-12)…so I’m sure that divorce is illegal in your Bible-loving paradise, too, right?; going back to the Old Testament, there’s also No Hair or Beard Trimming (Lev. 19:27)…so shaving your whole head and face is right out.

Now let’s not forget that this is the same book that people used in a similar fashion of selective rationalizing to feel completely justified in enslaving countless numbers of Africans and their descendants for two centuries.

Let’s put it this way: If you’re an Orthodox Jew who daily puts forth every effort to abide as literally by the laws in the Old Testament as you humanly can, then I respect that you may hold that particular stance on male homosexuality (noting that *only* men are mentioned in Lev. 18:22). Otherwise, you’re a willfully ignorant hypocrite in the company of all those who so fervently opposed the abolition of slavery, clung to anti-miscegenation laws, and fought for segregation to stay in place.

Regardless, this is not an issue of religion or personal morals. Churches have the right to administer sacrament to whomever they choose, and deny whomever they choose. And that is something that should always remain. However, the government does not have the right to deny civil liberties to its own citizens. This is an issue of legally-protected contracts between eligible and consenting people. There is actually no pre-requisite established by the American government that I know of that requires a sexual relationship as part of the legal marriage contract.

Very slowly, state legislature by state legislature, the people in power in our government are coming to realize that there is no legitimate, legal argument against marriage equality. Because there isn’t—the only arguments against marriage equality or any human equality are based in fear, hatred, and ignorance.

Frida on the beach.

Sunset.

Glittering water and horses.

I recently returned from a vacation in the Bahamas. It was such a beautiful and relaxing trip, which makes it difficult to get back into the swing of things.

Next up, Peru!

Bahamas on Flickr.

Almost there

Leaving for my vacay tomorrow: Heading out to Ft. Lauderdale for two nights, then boarding the cruise ship. Destination : Bahamas. I’ll be back in the U.S. next friday, then going on a weekend camping trip with my boyfriend.

U MAD?!