It's Electric

We came together as seven women should, taking great delight in the unknown and the unexpected.  The anticipation was electric right up to the moment the key turned in the lock at the Shangri La, our home away from home.  We had arrived.  Nieces Trip 2011.  Nassau, Bahamas.  

Aunt Kris did her utmost to ensure we would want for nothing during this week.  She lavished us with unending generosity, no detail left unattended.  We ate.  We drank.  We took in the sights.  There were a few terrifying moments involving the jitney (bus), the (not so) lazy river and a shark or two.  There were many more moments where that relaxed feeling overcame us and we slipped into that place of total contentment.  

Enjoying a pool-side drink at the Atlantis.  Needed to settle our nerves after our not-so-lazy river ride.

Collecting shells and walking along Jaws Beach, the site where the movies were filmed.

The view from the top of the Queen's Staircase.  Part of our island tour courtesy of Chef Marci.

There were several of us who never showered in the house.  Nope. Not once.

For one bliss filled week, we lived in the sunshine, swam in the sea and drank in the wild air.  We've now returned.  Renewed.  Refreshed.  Reverently grateful for the time we shared.  

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In case you've been wondering, 'Where is that girl?'  I'm here.  Right here.  For just one more bliss-filled day. 

Quacktastic

It took nearly three years, but they finally made it back, our friends from northern KY.  Meet Erin, Michael & Madelyn.  They're big fans of Horseshoe.  It might have a little something to do with these.  Aunt Kris' Bloody Marys.  Erin raves about them.  You'd think if she liked to partake in them that well, she'd do a little more to make sure she had them on a regular basis.  Hopefully every three years isn't the trend.

We did it all.  There was a whole lot of relaxing be it with books, with movies or with the iPad.  We braved the bugs to spend a little time in the great outdoors.  What else do you do at the cabin?  

You golf.  With Saturday came the third annual Horseshoe Cup Golf Tournament at Black Bear Golf Course.  Congrats to Michael Ries for taking home the coveted cup.  

By the end of the weekend, a chill filled the air.  It was time for wooly socks, steaming cups of coffee and screen porch time that included down blankets.

Ask anyone.  It was great.  Right up to the very end.  This picture about sums it up.

Labor Day Weekend 2011was quacktastic!!