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Nassau Local Customs

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School children wear Uniforms
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  • All the kids in the Bahamas wear school uniforms. (At least all the ones I saw did.) These kids were apparently waiting for transportation home - they were congregated on the corner near the Nassau harbour bridges. I took the photo from a jitney bus on East Bay Street as I was on my way back to the marina.

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    Policemen in Nassau
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    The policemen in Nassau look really nice (and tropical) in their uniforms. The woman left her car in a no-parking zone in rush hour to run in and get her dry cleaning, and she's batting her eyelashes at this policeman to try to get out of a parking ticket.

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    Conch
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  • Updated By dlandt on December 27, 2005
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  • Conch is a shellfish type of animal that tastes like a clam when fresh, but has the consistency and texture of calamari. Most often, you come across 'conch fritters' which are a poor imitation of conch. The fritters are ground conch mixed with bread dough and deep fried with onions. I had the fritters a few times and didn't really think they tasted like conch. Shown here, is 'cracked conch' which is strips of whole conch, lightly breaded and deep fried. This is what I recommend you eat. I'd already eaten half this $9 plate when I got the idea to take a picture. Its quite good and I got it at Haven Seafood restaurant on a pier off of Bay St. Conch shells, polished or raw are also sold. Off a boat, the price should be $2 for a raw one.

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    When traveling I go where a...
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  • When traveling I go where a lot people don't go. I really like to learn about their culture, how they livem, their culture and their history. That is the full meaning of the world 'travel' to me. Here is a place nice and cultural to go if you are not just looking for a relaxing vacation. Top Left: Pucblic Library Bottom Left: Vendue House Top Center: Gregory's Arch Top Right: Balcony House Center Right: Government House Bottom Right: Magna Carta Court

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    Bazaar
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  • local life, good shopping, the Bazaar in Nassau a must see. be there and enjoy local hospitality, buy gifts and have lunch, do as the locals do an other place to see and being seen is the Straw Market

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    Bahamian Beer
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  • The most common beer served in the Bahamas is Kalik. Its brewed in a lager style and I would rate it at the same quality as one of the premium brands of American beer (i.e. Michelob) or a mass produced European beer (i.e Tuborg). Like a lot of beers from hotter climes, its a bit lighter, and a bit gassier than what I'm used to, but I found it to be pretty good. They also brew a heavier wheat beer called Lucaya which I found tastier, but a bit filling for the weather.

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    Another cultural and historic...
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  • Another cultural and historic place to go - Nassau's Historic Forts. Fort Charlotte Cannon pointing to Nassau Harbor Fort Fincastle Fort Montangu Check out! You may like it!!

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    I would recommend you make...
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  • I would recommend you make time for the snorkel excursion. Don't forget to take underwater photos of the colorful fish.

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    Colorful Junkanoo
  • Updated By Gra8ful on September 20, 2005
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  • Colorful Junkanoo, the most significant festival on the island, also hails from the days of slavery, when slaves were given a special holiday on the day after Christmas. The past and its traditions are very important to Grand Bahamians, as is a healthy dose of religion.


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    Take time to say Hello
  • Updated By Gra8ful on September 15, 2005
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    We met a super NICE girl in Nassau. She was holding a Bible and a sign and greeting eveyone on the street. I hope to see her there again next time we go in Feb. So remember Say hello to people and SMILE!! You just might make a friend.


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