Andros

I’ve been here a few times. It’s a small town, but it’s the capitol, I think. Bahamas Coconut Farm is the only place to stay in Nichollstown unless you live there, or ask Shelly to make her brother give up his bungalow for a few days. She used to own the other hotel, Dayshelle’s, until some drunken American guest burnt it down about 5 or 6 years ago. She still runs the restaurant that was attached to the hotel. She only makes barracuda soup on Sunday. You also have to get some conch salad from Sly Fox. He runs one of the few beach side pavillions. The conch fishermen pull right up on the beach with their catch a few times a day. When he runs out, they go get some more. Across the street is Big Shop. They serve alcohol, but if you don’t bring your own cup, you can only get the bottled beer. Kalik beer. If you didn’t bring any glassware with you, use a soup can like everyone else. You can buy food at one of a handful of small stores in town. If you stay at coconut farms, borrow a bicycle and ride to Morgan’s Bluff. If you get there around the 10th of July, there will be a large independance day celebration at Morgan’s bluff. This is usually when they hold the All Andros and Berry Island Regatta. They race right off the beach at Morgan’s bluff. It’s a big deal and people come from all over the islands. The most amazing thing about this place is that there are no other tourists. Everyone either lives on the islands or grew up there and come back for vacation. We came across one woman from europe the first time we went, and a few guys sailed in for dinner at Sly’s during our second stay. If you’re looking for a touristy place, or are not comfortable going off the beaten track, then this place is not for you.

On my trip to Andros I lived on a boat called De ja vu, from ForFar Field Station in Fresh Creek. Living out at sea, and of the reef was awesome, as was the research we did there. There is now a resort there that has been built since we left a few years ago, I have heard that it is worth the trip. Advice: take dramamine, keep your eyes open for sharks; it’s awesome when you get to see one, and always watch the sunrises and sunsets. Oh… and mahi mahi is stinken good, so go catch some after you visit androsia and the bahamian peiole inland.

Andros, the largest island in The Bahamas, draws divers from around the world to its barrier reef and the world’s largest concentration of blue holes. Andros is also an angler’s heaven. Billed as the “Bonefishing Capital of the World”, this is the place to pit your skills against the wily and hard-fighting bonefish. This is also the home of Androsia – a Bahamian batik fabric – that is made into colourful wall hangings and clothing that are sold throughout The Bahamas and the Caribbean.

Attractions include Andros Barrier Reef – third largest in the world, Over the Wall dive at Fresh Creek, Captain Bill’s blue hole, Andros Batik Factory, Red Bays Village

Andros is the Largest Island in the Bahamas. I grew up here and It’s a place where tourist come for peace and quiet. It’s a great place for Diving and Bone fishing. There is so much to write. I’ll add more later

I went here about 14 years ago and fell in love with the people and the island. I am sure its a lot different now with all the development but cannot wait til I get back here.