LIFE before becoming the Two RV Gypsies

Karen and Lee Duquette's FLASHBACK
clock running backwatds
A flight to Paradise Island and Spanish Wells
in the Bahamas and a chance to TOUCH the dolphins
December 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 Resor
Paradise Island Resor Paradise Island Resor and pool
Paradise Island Resort pool lagoon and the ocean

Below: Karen Duquette took pictures from the hotel balcony.

pool pool

Below: Photos taken on Paradise Island in 1985

Paradise Island in 1985 Paradise Island in 1985
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.

Lee Duquette at Paradise Island Resort new friends at Paradise Island Resort
Lee Duquette and new friends

Below: Karen and Lee Duquette

Karen and Lee Duquette 1985 Karen and Lee Duquette

Below: Ruins of a Tagua 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

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 subject to change as time passes)

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

Lee Duquette and a dolphin

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

The Dolphin Close Encounter Experience
The Dolphin Close Encounter Experience
The Dolphin Close Encounter Experience
The Dolphin Close Encounter Experience
dolphins flying high
dolphins flying high
a dolphin flying high
two dolphins saying hello
The trainer with two dolphins
The trainer with two dolphin
dolphin splashing down into the water
The Dolphin experience sign

Below: Time for Karen Duquette to step into the shallow area to touch the amazing dolphins. But she was instructed to keep one hand behind their 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

Lee Duquette touching a dolphin Lee Duquette touching a dolphin
Lee Duquette touching a dolphin

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