Nassau walking tour

[39august]

I greatly enjoyed walking around on my own in Nassau. I began by walking to the Straw Market which is close to the pier. After seeing things in the blocks close to the pier, I set out on my own to sightsee. The natives were friendly and spoke very good English. After wandering around and looking at the old cathedral, I asked a native how to get the the Queen's Staircase. He thought it out carefully to give me exact directions, and that he did. Exactly 4 street lights further from this one and then turn right, up a hill. No problem, but the distance between lights was sometimes more than a block. I was glad it was early in the day! At the top of the small hill is Princess Margaret Hospital. Just past that you enter a wide walkway with towering cliff on one side and the towering Fort wall on the other and the steps a nice walk ahead. There are 62 steep steps, and a local man was halfway up when I arrived at the bottom. I was debating whether to try it, when he called out to come on up. So I did! He gave me some history about the building of the fort and the steps, and directed me to an easier descent! I tipped a dollar for his help. On my walk both to and from the fort I saw many very attractive buildings that had been restored and some nice parks with lots of flowers. I hope to go back to Nassau and try the beaches.

[scubagirrl]

For anyone interested. Here's a link to the "Walking Historic Tour" of Nassau. Just print it out and enjoy your day.

 

The cruise dock let's you out into Rawson Square. You can start right there..

http://www.bahamas-treasures.com/bahamas/Walkingtour.html

[Totally Addicted]

Thank you so much for the walking tour!!!! That is awesome!!

We're planning on going in January. We went in Sept. while running away from Hurricane Jeanne. (Although when we got home she found us!)

Thanks again!

Barbara:D