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The Exuma Islands Of The Bahamas
he Exuma Islands, a years old, she once met the Queen
collection of 365 tiny of England, barefoot with shell
islands collected under one bead around her ankles. It's easy
name, which are part of the many to imagine that she held her head
islands that make up the just as high then, barefoot
legendary vacation destination before the Queen, as she does
known as the Bahamas, offers a now. Rumored to have caught more
prime example of what an out of than 1,500 sharks, she is a
the ordinary Bahamas vacation can formidable character, and
be. It shows off the very best of presides over the amazing items
the Bahamas, that parts that are she has collected through the
often outshined by the glitter years with a regal bearing quite
and gleam of its luxurious her own. Her guided tours through
casinos and tourist centers. The her museum home provide a wealth
Exuma Islands have history, of historical information and she
culture, a deep regard for nature is a fascinating and warm person.
and a splash of adventure.
Great Exuma Island is the largest Another historic site on Great
of the Exuma Islands and the Exuma Island is the Bowe Family
location Exuma's capital city, Plantation. Today, this former
George Town. Great Exuma Island cotton plantation lies in ruins,
is home to some of the island though in its remains, one can
group's most interesting achieve a clear picture of the
historical sights. structural arrangement of the
house, including the kitchen and
Patience House and the Shark Lady the slave quarters.
of the Exumas is an unusual
museum and shop located in the Also on Great Exuma Island are
home of Gloria Patience. Past 80 two cemeteries of historical
importance. One is the Rolle Town site.
Tombs. An overseer and his wife,
from the time of slavery, are The vast Exuma Cays Land and Sea
buried here. There are a couple Park expands over 176 miles. This
of interesting bits of island nature reserve is a fun and
history associated with the fascinating place, with fine
surname Rolle. The name arrived beaches and a wide variety of
on the island in 1783, carried by wildlife. It has also played an
the slaves that plantation owner important role in local nature
Denys Rolle sent from Florida for conservation efforts.
the cotton plantation he owned,
but chose not to reside at. The islands are wonderful for
Because slaves were known by the exploring underwater, with many
surname of their master and after caves and reefs for snorkeling
the Emancipation, many people and diving and there are many day
kept the surnames they'd grown tour packages available for these
accustomed to, the Rolle name now activities. Chartered boats for
belongs to more than half of the fishing excursions are also
native population. available, and at reasonable
rates.
The other cemetery, called the
Hermitage, dates back to the The Exuma Islands are an
1800's. Located 8 miles away from excellent vacation destination.
the capital city of George Town, This area truly demonstrates the
using a guide will help to get very best of Bahaman qualities.
the full effect of this marvelous
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