Sammy and Rose run the Tropical Dreams Motel and Resort just outside the settlement of North Palmetto Point. This is where I've been staying the past week.
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This is my room. You can see part of the kitchen, my FABULOUS local pineapple, behind me the door to the back garden, and at the right of the picture, the front door. I had everything I needed for a great holiday.
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Sammy found all these floats washed up on the beaches, and used them for decoration.
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Sammy Sands is an energetic business man involved in local politics. He makes sure everything here at Tropical Dreams is well maintained, organized and spotless. Sammy is a tennis pro. He represented Eleuthera at the Bahama Games in Nassau in five championships.
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There is lots of dense green forest all over the island, but you wouldn't be able to walk through it without a machete because it grows so close. So Sammy cut a pathway through the trees and plants around the perimeter of his property. If you walk down the path and wait quietly, birds and butterflies appear.
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This butterfly is one I photographed on Sammy's nature walk.
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Flowers at the front of the hotel.
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Hammocks in the back yard - a great place for a nap.
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In the afternoon light, the bark of a tree in the yard. Sammy says you can boil the leaves for tea, add sugar, and it's one of the best teas you can have.
It's called Kamalamee or Gumbolimbo. "Gumbolimbo tree, and its bark is a common topical remedy for skin sores, measles, sunburn, insect bites, and rashes. Strips of bark are boiled in water and then used topically or drunk as tea to treat backaches, urinary tract infections, colds, flu, and fevers. It’s even used as an aphrodisiac" quoted from www.bahamasgateway.com/bahamas_bush_medicine.htm |
On Eleuthera, this is called a Moneyback moth. If it flies into your house, money is coming to you. It is also known as a Black Witch Moth, Ascalapha odorata. I took this picture at night on the balcony of the hotel, where I go to go on the internet. Sammy has wireless internet, but my computer reception isn't great, so I spend a lot of time on the balcony outside Sammy's office. That's where I am right now.
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Night sky, night bug (looks just like a leaf) and jasmine everywhere.
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I'm happy to point out Sammy is using this picture on his website now.
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Rose Sands
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My laptop balcony office.
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hope this is the place where you live. It's beautiful
Fasterbit · 2007-11-21: 16:28
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beautiful photos !!!
????? · 2007-11-21: 16:49
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i really like no 6 and no 1 is a great portrait - i like his expression
emmetan · 2007-11-21: 17:30
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wow, great! super set!
abbeyh13 · 2007-11-21: 18:58
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Fantastic set, you time traveler you. /B
Bradley · 2007-11-21: 19:46
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Interesting spot - looks like a great choice. The moth picture is so good. Thanks for including the research and details.
Sheldon · 2007-11-21: 21:24
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Well your pictures certainly make me want to visit. Great portrait by the way. Also #5 amazing. Adding it to my favorites.
kimauman · 2007-11-21: 22:30
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very nice set
ranginkamaan · 2007-11-22: 02:24
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Thanks for sharing your vacation with us...you have some really nice photos!
Genevieve · 2007-11-22: 20:58
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wow it seems like such a peaceful place! love the set
brenmotions · 2007-11-22: 22:42
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what a beautiful place - you're lucky to get a chance to visit it!
lexlevans · 2007-11-23: 19:01
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I can't stop smiling.
tortoise · 2007-11-24: 10:17
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wonderful place wonderful trip, I wish I am there too. Love #2 and #9 the most!
OC110481 · 2007-11-24: 15:43
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I better not show this to my wife. She'll want to book a flight immediately!
Kaldad · 2007-11-24: 18:30
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Love the "office" shot - great fun Im sure!
Ed1973 · 2007-11-24: 18:41
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Wonderful post! I added second one into my favorites! Thanks for sharing!
davidcardona · 2007-11-25: 11:38
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It's always a delight to watch you rpictures of Bahamas... thank you !
jendayee · 2007-11-27: 23:05
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nullI was there and I love the place so much, that i wants to come back so quiet and easy to enjoy the nature that is around you I for one is coming back. monique
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