Off the Grid

Today is the day our true Bahamas adventure begins.  Today we put out, brave the Carribean winds, and begin our kayak trip through the Exuma Cays.  I've been dreaming of this for months.  For the next seven days, our lives will be nothing but white, sandy beaches, and warm, tropical water.  We'll paddle and snorkel and paddle some more.  We'll be totally off the grid and out of touch with the rest of the world.  We'll be in our own private paradise.  Pictures to come later...

Paradise Found

I am in paradise.  I'm not exaggerating.  I am, quite literally, in paradise at this very moment.  I am lazing on the beach, in the Bahamas, ice-cold Kalik in hand,  with the bluest of cerulean blue ocean stretched out in front of me, as far as the eye can see.  (I wish I could attach one of the million pictures I've taken, but the technology out here is a little behind, so there is no way to send my photos from my phone at the moment.)  But, please, take my word for it, the scenery is beyond gorgeous.  It is breath-taking.  It is perfect.  I promise you, I am in paradise.

Destination Bahamas

Ahhh... We made it. The last few days have been insanely busy: work, packing, catching a flight to Denver, more packing, and a pre-dawn drive out to DIA. But, now, we're finally here. The Bahamas. Great Exuma Island, to be exact. George Town, to be even more exact. Our vacation has begun. First, a few days of lazing about on the beach. Nothing but cold beers, native rum, and relaxing for us. On Sunday, the real adventure begins when we pick up our kayaks and start exploring the out-islands. But, for now, we're testing out the local flavors, noshing on fried Grouper fingers and sipping the Caribbean version of Guinness. (Yes - It really is different.). Let the good times roll...