On our last trip to Exuma, we crossed something off of my Bucket List – swimming with the pigs in the Bahamas. Our private captain took us to a Secret Pig Island (not the ones that most of the tour boats go to), and the little porkers swam right out to greet us, knowing that we’d have something fun for them to eat. It was indeed a once-in-a-lifetime experience (though I said that about my first trip to the Caribbean as well, and look how that turned out), but I was soooo happy to pet and paddle and share some splash time with these beasties. And they seemed pretty darn happy too.
Somewhere off Great Exuma, Bahamas.
Quote of the day: βI really do believe that all of you are at the beginning of a wonderful journey.As you start traveling down that road of life, remember this: There are never enough comfort stops. The places you’re going to are never on the map. And once you get that map out, you won’t be able to re-fold it no matter how smart you are.
So forget the map, roll down the windows, and whenever you can, pull over and have picnic with a pig. And if you can help it never fly as cargo.β — Jim Henson
Daily gratitudes:
Wedding dress shopping for Niece 1
Time with my sister
Finalizing my wedding hairstyle (courtesy of Niece 1)
Hawks on telephone poles
GPS assistance when needed
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July 27, 2015 at 12:07 am
Marie
That is the cutest darn pig. Who knew they could swim.
July 27, 2015 at 12:38 am
Selene
Awesome! Have a great time there!
July 27, 2015 at 6:53 pm
Seasweetie
Can’t wait to go back! Thank you for stopping by, Selene!
July 27, 2015 at 9:11 am
Cin
We were just talking about these pigs this weekend! Sounds fun π
July 27, 2015 at 6:53 pm
Seasweetie
It was so wonderful, Cin – if you guys ever plan a trip out that way, let me know. It’s a powerful island!
July 27, 2015 at 8:16 pm
Cin
My in-laws had a boat and hope to buy a new one and head that direction. Maybe one day we’ll make it out. π
July 27, 2015 at 9:16 am
Maureen @ Josephina Ballerina
I have been on a flight or two where I definitely felt like cargo.
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July 27, 2015 at 6:55 pm
Seasweetie
I hope I don’t feel like cargo on MY next trip – I have felt that way before too!
July 27, 2015 at 9:23 am
Maureen @ Josephina Ballerina
Oops. To continue…. When will The Hairstyle be revealed?? π m & jb who has offered the use of her tongue to “make Ameeze fur all soft” but does not go in for elaborate hair(fur)styles herself
July 27, 2015 at 6:56 pm
Seasweetie
The hairstyle will hopefully be part of the wedding day pictures! And Josephine, I wouldn’t mind your help with smoothing…
July 28, 2015 at 9:50 am
dorannrule
I never heard of swimming with pigs. But what a cutie! And what a fabulous experience! π Love it.
July 31, 2015 at 7:36 am
thepetalpusher
I so want to swim with the pigs in the Bahamas!