A universal feature of all cultures seems to be bread. Often it's quite different from country to country and that's what makes it fun to sample. So, our first quest this morning was a small bakery, tucked into a quiet neighborhood, that had been recommended to us. At first sight the bakery appeared to be shuttered. Then, as we approached the front door, a passing taxi slowed and the driver indicated that we should go to the side of the building. The door on the side didn't look any more promising, but since there wasn't a door on the back of the building, we entered it. Instantly we found ourselves belly-to a dough rolling table. On top of the table were many mounds of dough being sectioned into dinner rolls by an elderly man. Surrounding us and lining the walls were what appeared to be hundred year old mixers. A smiling woman approached and asked what we'd like. Mind you, there was no display case of goodies or straw baskets of bread from which to choose. Uncertain of exactly how to proceed, I asked what they had ready. Sandwich white and wheat loafs, twists, croissants, and ham and cheese rolls was the answer. Our twist and ham and cheese roll came to $3. The twist is a rather good sugar glazed churro. The ham and cheese roll, which is good too, is basically a dinner biscuit with the ham and cheese baked in. While these are nice snacks, the Bahamas wasn't built on them. Our quest for the bread at the heart of the Bahamas will just have to continue.
Prices here are generally a lot more than in the US. A quart of motor oil is $10 (vs $2 in the US), a gallon of diesel is $5.60 (vs $4.20), and a Nestlé Nutty-Buddy ice cream cone is $3 (vs $1.50). Conversely, a gallon of antifreeze is only $6 (vs $10).
Still pinned down in Nassau but enjoying the bread. 0nm today and 312nm total. DBH
