Eleuthera and Spanish Wells

Eleuthera, Bahamas

(and Spanish Wells)

In a few day's I'll be going to these Islands for the second time in my life, the first time was actually almost this time last year, some of us went on vacation. It was very relaxing and fun to just walk along the beach, drive around town and lay on the beach and talk all day. This time I'm going with Patmos, and I'm not going to be laying around on the beach all day...but I'm ok with that because I don't really like laying on the beach all day in the sun...we're going to be working hard most of the time. It's going to be a lot of fun working with the students and getting to know them all a bit better.


Facts about -Eleuthera-

1. It is only 50 miles away from Nassau
2. It is very long and thin, little more than a mile wide in places.

3. It is 110 miles long.

4. It has a population of about 8,000 residents.

5. The name "Eleuthera" is derived from the Greek word for "free" or "freedom."

6. The major industries are: Fishing, Farming ann Tourism

Facts about - Spanish Wells -

1. It has a population of about 1,527 residents.
2. It was formerly called St. Georges Cay (pronounced "KEY")

3. Historically, the island was used as a last stop for Spanish ships returning to Europe,thus the English name of the settlement: Spanish Wells

4. Many of the people in (and around) Spanish Wells share the surname Pinder.
5. Currently, (2006) Spanish Wells is a center for lobster fishing in the Bahamas.

7. It is 2.5 miles long and about a half mile wide.