gulf shores camping ence and another has rides around Paradise Island. They ll take you anywhere in the Bahamas, provide

In the many villages of the outer islands to the southeast, the traditional pattern gulf shores camping of farming and fishing prevails. Fruits and vegetables are grown throughout the Out Islands, along with pigs, sheep, goats

ence and another has rides around Paradise Island. They ll take you anywhere in the Bahamas, provided you can afford the cost of a private charter. You ll find more detailed information in the chapters on Nassau and Paradise Island (page 83) and the Exumas gulf shores camping (page 251).

The wily barracuda is found in large numbers, in shallow or deep waters. They can often be seen swimming close to the surface in the clear waters over reefs and sandy banks. Barracuda range in size from a few pounds to about 15 or 20 pounds and, small though they might be, you re sure of a good fight if you can get one on your hook.

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