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4 - 6 November : Exhausted Exuma

Hurricane & Flooding

Trippin'.
So Hurricane Noel rained on our parade. Even though Nassau was left unharmed, the Exumas was a completely different story. Apparently, everyone that was suppose to be on the trip back home were notified of the cancellation of the trip, but since we were in the Bahamas already and had no internet or phone access, we did not get the message. So we boarded our flight to the Exumas and was completely flabbergasted. The entire island was practically under water. Once at the Four Season, we were given the news that the trip was canceled. There were 4 others who made it to the Exumas as part of the Palm group, the two event planners and a couple from Brazil. Still shocked, we couldn't believe our trip was cut short. We did stay the night so we intend to get the full Four Seasons treatment. We ordered room service-- burger and fries! By far the best fries ever.. EVER!
Since the water was contaminated we couldn't swim at all. Instead, we walked the Four Seasons ground and it was both romantic and eerie being the only ones there. We're so glad we decided to come out early because we did get to have our Bahamas experience after all.

Check out this view from our bus ride to the Four Seasons. We had to take a bus because it was the only mode of transportation that can drive through the flood waters.

What's better, everyone, including us, received a cash value in lieu of the trip since it was canceled for good. So not only did we get our Bahamian paradise trip but we also got paid out. How much you ask? Let's just say we're taking a 12 day Mediterranean cruise in 2009. All was not lost.

Sleeping: Four Seasons at Emerald Bay, Queen's Highway, tel: 242 336 6800.

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