All About Passports

My first experience with a Passport was when I was about five years old. My stepfather was from British Honduras and I was always so intrigued with his passport. I was born in Perry, Florida but soon thereafter moved to Naples, Florida. Aunt Anita came to visit every year and was forced to answer my many queries about Honduras and the little green book (passports were green until the U. S. Bicentennial Celebration when they were changed to blue). As she explained the purpose of the book was to allow her to come and visit in America. I asked do I need one of those to come see you? She wasn’t quite sure. I remember her saying you Americans can probably go wherever you want. Maybe this was the beginning of my fascination with travel. Maybe or maybe not, however I do know that I wanted one of those passport books. As I continued to develop Bahamas Travel with Connie Sue I was still of the opinion that all sophisticated people would have a passport. Imagine my disappointment when I read the article, How Many Americans Have a Passport? Matt Stabile, (2010). http://www.theexpeditioner.com/2010/02/17/how-many-americans-have-a-passport-2/ What then is the reason we needed passports? Discovery Channel asserted, “Passports are an internationally recognized form of identification and are required for travel between countries”. Essentially, a passport allows the bearer to travel from country to country and grants protection to the bearer. http://curiosity.discovery.com/question/why-passports-are-needed Tikitrips.com noted: “…passports must be valid; passports must be good for at least six months after your return date home; passports must be in your legal name and passports must match the name you put on your ticket/travel documents and finally passports must have at least one blank page left in them…” http://www.tikitrips.com/passport.htm/ Amazing how this childhood fascination with passports has led to the vision of Bahamas Travel with Connie Sue. Vision: A passport in every hand and many enjoyable trips to Bahamaland!

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Good Morning from Jacksonville, Florida. Bahamas Travel with Connie Sue is up and running. Join me for pictures, good Bahamian recipes, Rake N Scrape, Goombay, Sculling, Bahamian worship, Crabbing and everything Bahamian. I can get you to anywhere in the world, however my main focus is the Caribbean. I love everything Caribbean and invite you to enter my world of Sun, Sand and Sea. It is almost cliché to say sun, sand, and sea but these words describe me. Whether it’s - The Queen’s Staircase in Nassau, Bone Fishing in Andros or the annual Crab Fest, Junkanoo in Freeport or Nassau, Rake N Scrape Festival in Cat Island, or just visiting the Islands of the Bahamas, Grand Bahamas, New Providence (Nassau), Abaco, Andros, Acklins, Crooked Island, Biminis, Berry Island, Cat Island, Eleuthera, Exumas, Inaguas, Long Island, Mayaguana, or San Salvador we will explore and post pictures and videos. Well I must leave now for my 8 to 5 but I will return soon. Connie Sue always looking for something fun to do!

The Crabs of Andros Bahamas

Recently as I sat in my home office and listened to Island 102.9 FM www.islandfmonline.com a radio station out of Nassau, Bahamas my mind was drawn to memories of Crabbing in Andros, Bahamas. Elon Moxey a true Androsian was singing a song that tells the story.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRTUly8LEd0&feature=related

The Truth is to become good at anything you must study and get involved in that area. I am enjoying reading blogs and have learned much information. Beginning July 1, 2012 I have committed to becoming a better blogger.

Starting Over

Sometimes we get too busy for what we really love to do and spend time doing what we must do. I have made a decision to schedule and get to some of the things I love doing while also doing what I must. Hence, the title of this post. I love the Ocean and Beach Life. Why shouldn't I be able to enjoy these things and be able to perform my other many roles, employee,mother,Nana, church member, sister, friend, student, role model, woman,you get the picture.

Currently, I am reading; Conversations with Myself (Nelson Mandela) with foreword by President Barack Obama and Fantastic (The life of Arnold Schwarzenegger) by Laurence Leamer. I like to read almost opposing books at the same time to keep my sensitivity and knowledge fresh and diverse. I find myself all over the place sometime in dealing with politics and racial issues. Of course in today's world there are so many choices, battles, views, challenges, and technologies to embrace. One of my habits that I really like is that I purchase books when I see something I am interested in. I gave up always trying to read the top ten lists while they were hot off the press. I do like being able to converse with others on current topics, etc. But I found myself missing some other books that helped me at that particular time. So I usually purchase these books, read the forewards and introductions and place them on my bookshelf and when the mood or need or desire arise I read the entire book.

Facebook has become one of my favorite pasttimes. I feel it keeps me current with friends and acquaintances and whatever the latest craze might be. Anyway I am starting over with the blogging thing and will use these avenue to jot down and share thoughts. Twitter and Linkedin are also avenues I use to keep in touch with the business and book world. Well I feel this was a good start to my renewal blogging. I know feel refreshed. Love Ya!

St. Thomas Virgin Island

Met Jamey tonight in Walmart and she is from St. Thomas Virgin Islands. We discussed Carnival coming up in April/May 2010. She invited me to join she and her sister for Carnival celebration. Apparently, the fare is very reasonable. Jamey has a job with my bank, etc. Connie Sue doing research for something new to do!