Ray Family Trip- The Abacos

We had an amazing time in the Bahamas. Because there was a huge snow storm, our trip got off to a bit of a different start. First, our flight was canceled. We were able to rebook through Chicago. Then rebooked again so that we could fly to Raleigh, NC. We figured anything except Chicago would be best at this point! Our journey started at JFK, then went on to Raleigh, NC. From there we landed in Miami. The whole group met at Miami International Airport and headed to our gate for Marsh Harbour, Bahamas. What a small plane that was....not a puddle jumper, but one of those small planes with propellers that you would see on Fantasy Island. It felt so good once we landed. Finally we had reached our destination and our vacation could begin!
We settled into Wally's for lunch. This is a favorite with the entire Ray Clan. Wally's Specials, Gumbay Smash, Conch Fritters and the Fish Special. MMMMMMmmmm to top it off, we got to celebrate Trixie's Birthday! Once we finished lunch we were able to head over to our cottages. If you've never been to the Abaco Islands, you should go. They are one of the Bahamas best kept secrets! Find out more about the Abaco's here: http://www.bahamas.com/out-islands/abacos

Our days were spent taking walks along the beach, swimming in the harbor and in the ocean. Alex went fishing with the guys and we noshed on delicious Tuna and Dolphin
(not the mammal)  throughout the week. Dad or the Captain or Shankapatomous made delicious rum drinks for us on daily basis. He perfected the recipe so much that we renamed the rum drinks "The Shankapotamus Special"

The Captain is proud of his drinks!

I don't want to leave out Mom so here is a shout out to her as well. Trix and Mom enjoying Happy Hour in the sun behind their cottage. Ahhhh this is the good life!

We got to dine at an amazing place. Its called The Abaco Inn. Several hints were made from Mom, Dad and Trixie to have a destination wedding here!!! p.s I am all for it! But we will have to see how that turns out...here is a picture of us enjoying drinks and food at The Abaco Inn.

We took lots of great rides on the boat and I even got to learn how to drive it...pretty exciting if you ask me. Me and the waves....just having some fun.

Such a great group and such a great destination for a vacation. I can't wait to go back next year!
You can see the rest of our pictures here: http://www1.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=2198068016/a=4280805_4280805/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/COBRAND_NAME=snapfish/