Going the Whole Hog

I had been feeling pretty rough all week, end of term vibes making me run down, not to mention the rushing around and traveling before this trip but finally, a good nights rest, I felt ready to enjoy our first stop of our cruise trip.

The Bahamas

We got up, packed our beach bags and went to get breakfast in the buffet. We sat out on the deck for a little while as the boat was coming in to dock. Soon after, we had disembarked and were being directed to our tour bus. It worked like clockwork! We were driven away from the industrial port and taken on what felt like a personal tour of the drivers life here on Grand Bahama Island. 

We reached our destination, Crystal Beach. The closest thing to paradise you could get. Private beach, with loungers, picnic tables, an exclusive bar serving food and drink, hammocks, and the most crystal clear water you could ever imagine. 

We couldn’t decide what to do first: swim, sunbathe, or what but we went with a photo shoot of course.

After we got into the water, it was so shallow and warm we paddled for quite a distance without it getting deeper and we could see the fish swimming beneath us. 

Not long after it was time for the main event. Swimming with the pigs! We were taken out into the water, given some snacks to feed the pigs and they were released into the ocean. They swam right up to us, eating the treats and weaving between everyone. We just fed them, stroked them and played with them, domesticated pigs, in the Atlantic Ocean. Like where else can you do that? Surreal!

For the rest of the day, we chilled out, rested in the shade, swam some more, took more photos and just made the most of being on this paradise beach. We also got talking to a guy with his 2 kids which was nice. 

Before too long, it was time to head back to the ship. We were ready to hit the buffet, get ready for the night and make the most of what the ship has to offer before we leave tomorrow. 

After we ate dinner, a solid 4 course meal, we headed up to the deck for a little while to play cards and chat while we waited for the evening show to start. After the show, we were pretty tired from our day of adventures so it was time to rest up.

Speak soon,

Em x