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September 18, 2002 By: Betty Ramsey Passport Destination: The Bahamas Packing Round 1. All of these islands are part of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas except BARBADOS. 2. The capitol city of the Bahamas is NASSAU. 3. This marine gastropod with a spectacular pink shell is a major protein source for islanders. CONCH 5. The Bahamas are noted for these sink holes that contain interesting marine life. BLUE HOLES 6. Originally called Charlestown, Nassau is noted for once being a home to many ACTIVE PIRATES. Picture of Large hotel Departure Round 1. All of these fresh fruits are found in the Bahamas except DUFF. 2. This person has been Prime Minister of the Bahamas since August of 1992. HUBERT INGRAHAM 3. This 1965 James Bond movie was set in the Bahamas. THUNDERBALL 4. The strip of land that runs between Paradise Island and Nassau is called POTTER'S Cay. 5. Great Exuma Island is home to a festive four day family SAILBOAT race held every April. Picture of Torii Gate On Tour Round 1. The original inhabitants of the Bahamas were this tribe of the Arawaka Indian group. LUCAYANS 2. This quaint form of transportation is popular with Nassau visitors. HORSE-DRAWN SURREYS 3. Nassau's landmark of colorful wooden houses is aptly names OVER- THE-HILL 4. Harbour, part of the North Eleuthra, is noted for PINK beaches. 5. Inagua National Park is famous for having the world's largest breeding colony of Roseate FLAMINGOS. 6. This American writer's "Islands in the Stream" is all about his love affair with North Bimini. ERNEST HEMINGWAY 7. "Nikonos Technique" magazine named Grand Bahamas SHARK DIVES the number one photo opportunity. Picture of old rock building 8. Tourists usually stop at the Androsia BATIK Factory on North Andros Island. 9. Visitors to South New Providence can take a free tour of the BARCARDI Run Factory. 10. This after-Christmas festival draws thousands of foreign visitors every year. JUNKANOO 11. "No one knows why Lord Dunmore had Nassau's Fort Fincastle built in the shape of a PADDLE-WHEEL STEAMER 12. "Goombay" is a type of Bahamian MUSIC. . Bonus question 1 Nassau is home to what is said to be the largest STRAW market in the world. Bonus question 2 In which section of the map of the Bahamas is Nassau, New Providence found? Section 2 Picture of an island Slide Show 1. The landmark Paradise Island resort and casino was rebuilt Sun International as the ATLANTIS . 2. Japanese Torii Gates stand at the entrance to the International bazaar that is in FREEPORT. 3. This Cat Island landmark sits atop Mt. Alvernia, the highest peak in the Bahamas. FR. JEROME'S HERMITAGE 4. The Tropic of Cancer runs through this main settlement on Great Exuma Island. GEORGETOWN Clues for next week's game... Spanish dictionary Hiking equipment Soccer tickets |