LIFE before becoming
The Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers

Karen and Lee Duquette's FLASHBACK
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A flight from Florida to Paradise Island and Spanish Wells
in the Bahamas and a chance to pet the dolphins
December 12, 1985

Air Adventures airplane Air Adventures airplane
Paradise Island sign
map showing location of Paradise Island
Lee Duquette at Paradise Island Airport
Paradise Island Resort Paradise Island Resort
Paradise Island Resort Paradise Island Resort and pool
Paradise Island Resort pool lagoon and the ocean

Below: Karen Duquette took pictures from the hotel balcony.

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Below: Photos taken on Paradise Island in 1985.

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Paradise Island in 1985 Paradise Island in 1985
Paradise Island in 1985 Paradise Island in 1985
Paradise Island in 1985 Lee Duquette in Paradise Island in 1985
Paradise Island in 1985
Paradise Island in 1985 Paradise Island in 1985
Paradise Island in 1985 Paradise Island in 1985

Below: Karen and Lee Duquette relaxed with their new friends at Paradise Island Resort.

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Lee Duquette and friends
Karen and Lee Duquette 1985 Karen and Lee Duquette at Paradise Island

Below: Ruins of a Taiga airplane left on the beach. Not a very comforting site for tourists.

a Tagua airplane left on the beach a Tagua airplane left on the beach

On this date, Karen and Lee Duquette paid $36 each to observe dolphins close-up, take pictures from an observation deck, hear interesting facts about dolphins, and ask questions about the animal care and staff. (prices are always subject to change)

Below: Lee Duquette got in a weird position to see the dolphins

Lee Diuquette and a dolphin at Paradise Island Bahamas

Below: Everyone sat with their feet in the water as the dolphins swam around and they took photos. Afterwards, they stepped into the shallow area to touch the amazing dolphins.

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Below: Time for Karen Duquette to step into the shallow water to touch the amazing dolphins. But she was instructed to keep one hand behind her back at all times.

Karen Duquette touching a dolphin Karen Duquette touching a dolphin
Karen Duquette touching a dolphin Karen Duquette touching a dolphin
Karen Duquette touching a dolphin

Below: Then it was Lee Duquette's turn to pet the dolphins

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Lee Duquette touching a dolphin

Below: The return trip back to the USA state of Florida.

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Florida USA

For other visits to the Bahamas in 2014, 2015, 2024, go to TOC-B and SCROLL down to Bahamas