Take a trip down East this weekend- Photo story

SkyLine in Pelican Point

 Lady on her Porch Mcleans Town

Every once in a while, A few friends and I load up the car and make a road trip down East.
We don't have any plans just to drive, catch the breeze, make some bar stops, take photos, swim and just be.

 

We always try and stop at Zelmas in Mcleans town for cracked Conch or Lobster, The Cracked lobster is just $12 with 2 sides. Cracked conch is $6

When we're done eating which we normally do by the dock in Mcleans town, we drive down to where I always describe as "The End of the World" a little jetty at an abandoned building right at the edge of Grand Bahama (I've heard numerous stories about the former owner of that building which are rather grandiose). You can travel no further so what you must do is sit on the jetty or lay down stare at the stunning blue sky and breathe.
Heres a photo story of one of these trips

Industrial Plant South Riding Point

 Homes in Pelican Point

 At the very edge of GB looking over to Deadmans Cay

 The Hammock At Bishops

 Beach Stop

 Some downtime at Bishops

 Pine trees frame the journey all the way East

Working hard on repairs

 

At Zelmas, Simple but excellent Island Fare

 

High Rock beach & Lighthouse

East End Annual Fishing Tournament set for this weekend

By BARBARA WALKIN

Senior FN Reporter

Thirty-one 'pearls' of East Grand Bahama will be honoured this weekend, during the East End Annual Fishing Tournament and celebrations beginning Thursday, November 5 to Sunday, November 8.

According to Doris Kemp, one of the organizers of the event the entire weekend, was designed to involve the entire family.

"So we want to encourage the entire Grand Bahama community to join us in the east to not only have fun, but to celebrate the elderly residents of our settlement."

She noted that the special honoree event will take place on Thursday evening. "That is the night when the activities for the weekend will begin."

Kemp said that during the special service, the oldest honoree, Pesserita Nesbitt, who is 95 years old will lead the remaining 'pearls' to the stage to be honoured.

Nesbitt, was born in Old Freetown on April 1, 1914. She was married to the late Charlie Laing and Rodrick 'Bookie' Nesbitt.

Kemp noted that activities will continue on Friday with a domino tournament at Hide-Away Restaurant and then on Saturday, participants will throw out their lines as early as 8:00 a.m. for the fishing competition.

"We are expecting a good number of anglers for the fishing event," she added, noting that the boats are scheduled to return from sea at 3:00 p.m.

"This will be a weekend of fun and celebration, so we are encouraging all the resident of East End, Freeport and as far as West End to join us."