Tuesday, January 11, 2011

1st stop! Bahamas


Greeting fellow bloggers!

We have arrived in the Bahamas! After waiting an hour in customs, Mom, Dad, and I arrived on Sunday afternoon in order to miss the snowstorms arriving in South Carolina and I am glad we did! I have been able to catch a few days of sun. J

No major cultural experiences to report other than the casino clientele here at the resort. ALSO, Who knew I was such a fabulous Blackjack player? Last night Brad was kind enough to donate a few dollars to the cause and I won $20!! I played against a computerized black jack dealer who was rather endowed and invited customers to join her table by fluttering her eyelashes.

There are lots of SASers hanging around the hotel. I have been able to easily identify them because everyone is frantically reading 3 cups of tea trying to finish before boarding. I finished my last chapter this afternoon. Overall I really enjoyed the book and found it both inspiring and appropriate for the coming voyage. I have met a few students already. Everyone seems really ready to get on the boat!

The MV explorer is scheduled to depart from Nassau tomorrow morning. Being a Williams, I am one of the last to board. I am PUMPED. Yesterday, Sharon, Brad and I ventured into town to see the ship. Seeing the ship for the first time was so exciting! It seemed so much larger in person. We convinced one of the port workers to let us sneak through the gate so that I could take my first picture with the boat! 

My home for the next 104 days. 

I'll do my best to keep yall updated! :)

xoxo,
Carter
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9 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    Yippee! I am so happy to see this picture. The boat looks capable. As, of course, so do you. You look thrilled! I talked to Brad last night to hear a little about the sendoff. He is still sick but (unrelated) so obviously proud of and excited for you. I hope you get your sea legs quickly! Love, your landlubbing cousin

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  2. Sarah KathrynJanuary 15, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    I love you CAR!!!!! Hope it goes great...

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  3. Brad WilliamsJanuary 15, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    CALL YOUR DAD HE MISSES YOU. LOVE DAD

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  4. Brad WilliamsJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    MOM says she misses you too

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  5. Sarah KathrynJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Carter!!! I had to help dad but now he is a good blog poster! Love you lots expect and e-mail quite soon..

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  6. KatieJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Carter! So excited for you! and so jealous of this experience! Enjoy it! Be where your feet are. I'll keep Sarah straight back here in Cola. Love youuuuu

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  7. MimiJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Carter, I'm enjoying reading your blogs and the excitement and fun you are having. Miss you!!

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  8. Brad WilliamsJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I LOVE YOU DAD

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Carter, We sure do miss your smiling face around here!!! Have fun in Rio!! Dont do anything stupid and hang on to that passport!!! Love you MOM

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