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by June Hill I would like to try and recapture the thrills and happy hours and tell*you of our recent "holiday in Nassau. First of all I'd like to say, the holiday excelled all our expectations. We left Toronto airport at 7:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 30th. Our DC. 8L soared into the blue blue sky as the sun burst into a glorious red ball over the horizon. It was our first time in the air, and I admit there was much con- troversy concerning our feelings towards flying. Our flight was beautiful and no mishaps. Glenn decided to ask if he could see the controls in the plane. His wish was granted and he thoroughly enjoyed a half hour or more with Captain Knox who has a small farm outside Toronto. He lands his private plane at' the airstrip in Greenbank. Our bus for transportation to Holiday Inn was waiting for us. "Frank" our driver was a happy chap and he had us all holding our breath whizzing in and out, up and down and around corners on the wrong side of the road. The bus for downtown left at 10:0'clock. This bus is provided by Holiday Inn for its guests. I'm sure every- one from the Inn was in that ~ lineup, all eager to visit the fabulous "straw market of Nassau.'"' Little children were selling their wares of beads, purses, hats, dolls, etc. The work manship put into each article made one wonder how they could be sold for such a pittance. Our shopping done for the day, we took the bus back to the Inn. In the afternoon we enjoyed the pool and walking along the shoreline for awhile. At evening we also sat out on the lounges and. listened to the waves lapping over the coral reef and onto the shore. The security guard spoke to us for sometime about weather conditions. He claims hurricanes bypass Nassau. Of course by this time our Mrs. Hill certainly has a good reason to be proud thoughts wondered about the casino. So we took off in the island bus, and very caut- iously wended our way through the crowd, looking here and there at all the tables and slot machines. Many winning and many losing. We tried a few but didn't manage to win. We decided to go shopping in one of the modern shopping plazas. The same as ours. The meat prices caught our eye, reading, U.S. choice meats. T. Bone 2.79, Shoulder Roast 1.89, 'Sirloin Tip 2.39. How about this? New Zealand Leg of Lamb 1.00. I know it is admitted by both of us that Wednesday was, "The Day" holiday. The Bell captain had made arrangements for us to go deep sea fishing. This is something Glenn has always had a yen to do, and I sort of had the same feeling. The others were two men from Montreal. The sky was clouded, but water quiet, and our boat was "The Lady B." Our captain was "Captain Charles Fox, and mate was Harold a native boy. You see I managed to hook a sailfish. 6 ft. 6 inches weighting 42 lbs. I know I can't begin to relate this experience. The sight of this exotic sea animal with its conspicuous dorsal and its sword like mouth dancing and leaping over the waves, repudiating captivity, is something to see. I can still hear Harolds words, calm and reassuring (up until now he had only spoken when spoken to) just relax! don't fight him! reel! relax!. Being a very excit- able person I found this very hard to do. Finally my fighting friend was at the side of the boat. Harold reached for him with the hook, but Mr. Sailfish wasn't defeated yet, and He took off, IT swear halfway to China. My dream seemed to dissolve before my very for catching this 42 Ib. sail fish, which apparently is quite rare even in the waters around Nassau. of our' eyes. We thought we had lost him. The Captain then called from above, "reel in, reel in, you still have him." There he was in all majestic splendour, defying me again. They dried my hands several times with a towel. My arms and muscles ached, but everyone saying "hang on, bring him in, you won't lose him, you can do it." Once more same rou- tine, up to the boat, gaff hook ready. Finally he was over the side ont he deck, and in complete exhaustion lay before me. Believe me I was exhausted too. This wasn't enough for one day. Wed. night, 'Bahamian Night in Polaris Hall at Holi- day Inn Nassau" is a sight to behold. The dining lounge is closed and they serve a buffet dinner for the guests. Traditional Carribean dishes cooked Bahamian style Two sensational bands, dancing-Limboo, and Voodoo, Fire Dance, Goat skin drummer, and Crazy competition prizes. Native Junkanoo Parade, which is like their New Years- celebration. Colours and dancing. We had decided earlier that we could night club. anytime. Our attraetion was more towards things that couldn't be done at home. Swimming in the ocean, walking along the shore and on the coral reef. The market place alo the wharf fascinated d our minds were made 'up to explore it more fully. Fish is fish, and naturally the wharf smelled of such. The conch is the natives favorite dish, filled with many vitamins. One chap from St. Catha- rines, told us he tried them and liked them. The natives were cleaning and stringing and selling them to natives lined up to purchase the fresh ones. Wood carvings are some- thing else. Watching them just moulding all sorts of shapes and sizes out of their native mahognony was fas- cinating to both of us. Bodies, heads, dishes, salad bowls, etc. There were so many things I'd loved to have brought back. Could have done my Christmas shopping, but couldn't begin to carry everything. You know Sat. was up on us and there was so much left to be. seen. Catamaran Cruise, Dinner and night club tour. Cocktail Cruise on the Canada Goose, Le Cabaret 1973. Sea Garden Cruise, Sailing trip. Ride on glass bottom boat, etc. The glass bottom boat we agreed on and away we went. Apparently the fish are fed in a certain area out of . mouth of harbour in about 38' of water. These boats go out. The fish expect this and the natives throw bread out for them. On our way out "Charlie" narrated the history of the island. We passed Bob Hope and Bill Crosby's - golf course. Sydney Poitier's home, old forts and Black Beards Treasure Island. The boards were taken off bottom of boat and we could see the bottom of the ocean through the glass. Sea ur- chins sensation as porcupine quills if imbedded in a person) coral, star fish, iodine grass, could be seen clearly. They started feeding and told us (which have some . to look over the side. Zebra striped, black, blue, many odd color fishes flashed to thé surface to feed. The feed was thrown over the other side and as the fish .swam under the boat to the other side. Cameras flashed and all eyes were eager to see. Paradise Beach hadn't been explored by us as et,so the decision was to go there for our final swim in the ocean. It is a few yards away from Holiday Inn, and is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Sun. morning we checked out and sat with friends down in lobby. We had met many wonderful people from New York, New Jersey, Montreal, St. Thomas, St. Catherines, Willowdale, Toronto, Etobico, Scarbor. Plane left Nassau airport at noon. Seats on plane were first come first served. We travelled at 39,000 ft. and it was 46 degree below zero. It was like a coming home party. Everyone happy to be going home. As the wheels touched Canadian soil, a bigger whoopee was never more sincere than was heralded by Canadians on board. I skipped down the ramp towards customs singing "THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND THIS LAND IS MY LAND" in all sincerity. 'Twas good to be home and see familiar smiling faces waiting for us. oe Cy Wilson Ford Sales Ltd. 7A & 12 Hwys. 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