Friday, January 7, 2011

Nassau!

Touchdown! I have landed in Nassau, Bahamas and it is beautiful. The people are super friendly and I was slightly afraid of carting all the luggage around. From JFK to Nassau there was always a friendly person who was ready to help me with a cart - I mean, it is their job but still it was way easier than I had imagined. I was afraid the snow in NYC would put a wrinkle in my getting to the Bahamas but we got out before it started impacting air traffic, thank you Mother Nature!

I totally forgot that the Wyndham was a casino resort so guess what I am going to do tonight? For those who don't know me - I do like the dabble in adult gaming and love casino buffets... so what a great way to start this adventure. LOL! But yes folks, I am also here to work - contrary to popular belief, but I will let all the responsibilities and expectations come once orientation commences. For now, I get a day to play... so why not?

Also, I hesitated if I should get a smoking room or not, but after some contemplation I decided to just do it since I will be alone in the room. So after asking the desk attendant about the smoking rooms she says "Just go for it, plus I have a room with a balcony and it overlooks the pool and our lovely beach... and all other non-smoking rooms face the parking area." So... with a little arm twisting (kinda) I decided to take the smoking room... (stop shaking your heads and tsk-ing me!)....

I am going to change into some board shorts and a t-shirt (its 72 degrees, if anyone wants to know) and wander the compound so I can get a lay of the land... and maybe ill try my hand in Black Jack and grab a bite to eat. I think after my tour of the hotel it may just sink in that this is happening and I am really about to begin this journey. The feeling I have with regard to missing people is pretty heavy but it balanced out by my imagination and thoughts of whats to come - and the nice view from my hotel helps too... more to come (since I paid for the internet for 24 hours, might as well post again tomorrow!). For now, here is a pic from my hotel room balcony... enjoy!


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8 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    That view is amazing is really making me dislike you right now. Don't gamble away all your money!

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  2. NekesaJanuary 7, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Ugh, I just realized in the rush and sickness of everything I didn't give you your Paris gift! It would be perfect for your current smoking room. Lol! P.S. The view from your hotel room looks OKAY. I mean, I've seen better! :)

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  3. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    How did you know I was tsk-ing? Good luck tonight!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Love the view! Just keep the smoking to the balcony, lol. You'd hate for your suitcase to smell smoky once you are on that ship. Hope you win lots of spending money in the casino.

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  5. MJJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    THAT'S AMAZING! Keep posting so I can live vicariously through you! :)

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  6. eoJanuary 8, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    whoa i cant believe we just had a snow storm and you're under that sun. take it easy with the tanning. i wanna be able to recognize you when you get back.

    miss you already. dont forget to take pics of all the amazing food you will eat!

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  7. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    LOL love the compound...hehe i miss you..have fun:-)-katie

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  8. David PeJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    you should cross town and go to atlantis just to check it out. i had better luck at that casino than the one down in the Wyndham. Sheraton pool is much nicer to lay out it. they have the bar in the middle of the pool.

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