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Bahamian Lingo: Some of the words I view as different from our American vocabulary.
No doubt, I will learn more as time passes.
Transition To Paradise: The complete tale of one families trials and tribulations to relocate from the USA to The Bahamas.
Leaving the USA: Flying out of West Palm Beach, Florida overloaded with baggage, dealing with the new flight
restrictions along with our cat, Chuckie.
Finally on the ground: The flight, along with the ordeals through immigration and customs, until we get
outside the Nassau International Airport.
Home at last: Finally in our ocean view apartment.
Clearing Customs: This chapter deals with clearing our vehicle and furnishings shipped form the United States.
Shopping: Bahamian food item pricing as a comparison.
Suntan Lotion and Skin Care: A necessity for the fare skinned individual.
Navigating the Roadways: The ins and outs to getting your Bahamian drivers license and guide to not being killed
on the roadways.
RV’S: A small bit of humour about a non-existent American icon.
Auto Repair Shops: In search of repairs? No doubt it will happen.
Snorkeling: A favorite pastime for recreation and survival when you are hungry.
Weather: As I view it different from Florida.
Hurricanes: Life through Hurricane Michele, and others.
Reflections: A quick section on my reflections of life so far in The Bahamas
Forming A Company and starting a business: We incorporate a Bahamian Company and receive a business license.
Internal Revenue Service: Don’t forget to file and report your earnings to the IRS if you are an American.
Trip back to Florida: A trip back to Florida for supplies.
Andria featured in the Tribune: Our business featured in a local newspaper.
The War in Iraq: How the war in Iraq affected us in the Bahamas.
A new place to live: We look for a bigger place to live.
Life in Adelaide: Living in one of the oldest settlements in New providence.
The move according to Utilities: It isn’t quick.
Garden: We attempt to grow vegetables.
Fishing in the Bahamas: All about what I have learned about fishing, and making some added income
Life according to Chuckie: The changes of our beloved cat.
Government and Local Agencies:
Immigration: The most important chapter in this book.
B.E.C.: The Bahamas Electric Company and what it takes to deal without it.
BaTelCo: The Bahamas Telephone Company and what it takes to deal with it.
Nassau Guardian: The Newspaper of The Bahamas
Cable Bahamas: The Cable / Internet of the Bahamas
ZNS Radio & TV: One cannot forget Darold Miller
Central Bank of The Bahamas: This is the primary bank of the Bahamas, they are responsible for printing of the
currency and in gaining permission to operate a foreign exchange (USD) account.
Healthcare Agencies and related information:
Hospitals and Clinics: Medical Beware Care
Bahamas Diabetic Association: An organization which will be very beneficial to us.
Diabetes in The Bahamas: How having Diabetes affect us.
Society Section:
Religion: Major part of Bahamian life. Wish I knew more than I have written.
A Death in Adelaide: Customs of a settlement when a resident passes away.
Election 2002: Viewed from an American point of view.
Haitians: A society which lives among us.
Local Customs and Entertainment:
Junkanoo: A Major Cultural Event.
Potter’s Cay: Cultural spot as well as port to the islands.
Arawak Cay: Another Cultural spot, teaming with restaurants.
Clifton Pier & Cove: Another port and area not to miss.
Bush Bars: A local favorite spot
The passing of Rhoda: Owner of a Bush Bar and friend passes away
Numbers Game: A form of Bahamian gambling
Beach Parties: Create your own fun
Coconut Water: Another item found on all the Islands.
Nature in The Bahamas:
Dogs and Cat’s: Just what it in tails.
What is a Potcake: The dogs of the Bahamas
Ocean Crabs: Capturing this quick moving Cuisine.
Land Crabs: A part of Bahamian culture and cuisine.
Crabbing, Big Business: Excerpt from the Nassau Guarding on an important industry
Various Fruit and Vegetables: A new world for me
Other Creatures: Things to be aware of.
History and researched items:
Bahamas – General Situations and Trends: Information regarding the male/female/children status
History of the Bahamas: Taken from Bahamasnet.com for informational purposes
Timetable of events: Taken from Bahamasnet.com for informational purposes
Bahamian Recipes: Local Recipes, This section is a complete book in itself.
Ride-About: Another section describing driving around the island and pointing out all the spots as we
have experienced them.
Retrospect: My views of living here after one year
About the Author: Background & contact info