The second most relaxing moment of my cruise with Maria was, without a doubt, lying on the white sand of Cabbage Beach located on Paradise Island, Bahamas. We found the location due to our excellent tour guide, Eustace, during the previous day's tour. He showed us all of New Providence Island for $20 apiece. All of the native Bahamians we encountered were so gracious and hospitable. I would probably be nicer, too, if I lived in paradise!I've experienced many beaches before... Paradise Island ranks No. 1 now. Aside from being picture perfect, the warm salt water is so dense that you don't even need to kick to stay afloat. It simply cradles you in its embrace and all your cares melt away. The water takes on many shades of blue... from turquoise to a deep navy. Even though it was overcast the setting was ideal.
Throughout the four hours we languished there, several locals hawked their wares. Anything from beads and braiding to wooden flutes. Even if you didn't book an excursion, you had the opportunity to parasail, board a banana boat or rent a jet ski.
While soaking in the sun, I noticed a particularly industrious pigeon nearby. All the pigeons I've ever come close to always are hunting for food. This pigeon (see inset) was intent on digging a hole. If you look closely, you can see the sand flying up past its beak. I'm not sure what the little pigeon hoped to accomplish, but it seemed quite content. Truly, I believe it's impossible to be stressed on this little stretch of heaven. If you are stressed, then you're doing it wrong. :)
Cheers,
Jaime
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