T&T: Bahamas

[Steve Sipe]

capt.d at netscape.com wrote:
> I'm curious how the economy has affected the Bahamas if any. Maybe someone there could comment on numbers of boats compared to previous trips? Are the popular restaurants and bars all open? Getting ready for my spring trip and have not seen much news from there as in previous years.
>   
1st time in Bimini, but I can relate that the marinas are empty. Big 
Game is closed up, we're in Blue Water, there are 6 transient boats here 
including us, and two semi-permanent. Eight total.

Our impression of Bimini as 1st timers here is that it's a shadow of its 
former self. Looks like this was a bustling place 20 yrs ago, maybe even 
more recently. But lots of empty shell buildings, closed up and nobody 
around them. It reminds me of a resort in the really off season.

People are friendly, the beach is beautiful, and the water is crystal 
clear. Beautiful spot. After coming here, now I *really* don't get the 
whole thing with Marathon being paradise. <G>

Now, THIS is what we signed on for!!

Steve Sipe
Solo 4303 "Maerin"
Blue Water Marina, Bimini