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Subject: Re: Nassau vacation

Posted by: Shelley Ward
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Date Posted: September 06, 2004 at 13:01:45
Subject: Re: Nassau vacation

Message:

: Hi there all - just wanted to check in and see if anyone knew the condition
of
: the island as of yet. We are scheduled to cruise to Nassau 09/13 (next
Monday)
: and I just wanted to check the status of the area to know what might be in
: store for us once we get there. Thanks!


Hello, I am writing you from the capital. Downtown Nassau is being cleaned up,
and the though the straw market was badly hit, it should be back up by the time
you arrive. I understand that there may have been some damage to Prince George
Wharf, which is where the cruise ships dock, so please call your cruise line
for further details. Nassau has been damaged, but our systems are coming back
up. Most phone lines did not go down, and the roads are being cleared of
debris, most people are back to work today. We were not as badly hit as Grand
Bahama and Abaco, some of which was completely destroyed. Here in Nassau,
there is foliage damage, some trees down, poles down, some roof damage, but the
beaches are clean as a whistle. As far as I know, the docks were not damaged
so shipping should not be a problem, and food will not be an issue. There is a
water plant here so fresh water is not a problem, and the airport is already
open. Our restaurants are open, our stores are open and we are ready for your
visit. May I suggest seeing Atlantis on Paradise Island, which you can reach
by taxi via the bridge or by ferry where there is a straw market that has not
been damaged and many restaurants and sights. We are all feeling very lucky
now, and you can hear news about our countrymen's plight here on 100 jamz radio
which is broadcast online. We are at 80% electricity island wide, and phones
are up. Please know we would love to have you here with us. At the moment, I
can safely say that the damage in Nassau has been minimal when compared with
other islands. However, please note that Hurricane Ivan may be hitting us next
weekend, but that is not certain.

Thanks,
Shelley

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