Bahamas goal MET - our final Bahamas destination Georgetown! | Ep 42

[@LaurieShannon-gr2ts]

I have got to say that I find it very amusing to hear your take on your travels👏. You are very open about your ups and the downs and that makes it very relatable. You all seem to take things in stride. Love how you take the time to introduce yourself to the locals and chat with them.

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Thank you so much! We really appreciate that! I wish I would have found others that did not just show the good parts. I want to remember our journey for everything it is including the bad. It’s really great meeting new people especially the locals. 😊

[@battlemage2100]

Hey guys, it feels like every time I comment, its always thanking you for being real, raw, and authentic in your videos. My wife and I are set on purchasing and sailing a catamaran when our 1 year old is old enough, but she was worried about the solitude and lack of community it might bring. My worries were mostly around raising our son in a Church fellowship enviroment while traveling. This video has answered a lot of the doubts we had, so THANK YOU!

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

So good to hear. So far, almost every "port" or marina we have been in has had some sort of church service on Sundays. You can be as lonely as you want out here or have friends over every night - it really is up to you. I (Shannon) am not the most outgoing person but know that I am not using all my words at work with my patients daily, I actually enjoy the social aspect. I appreciate your kind words! They keep me motivated to continue making these videos. In my personal opinion, I feel that age 5yr would be the minimum age that I would want to take out to do this. They are finally old enough where they might remember some of the travels, homeschooling elementary school is fairly easy, they are old enough to play with others without you needing to be right there and old enough to be pretty confident swimmers. I know people do it with babies but I told Rob I really wish we could have done it when the kids were between 5-10 years of age. Take a look at The Sailing Family from a few years back. I really enjoyed there videos. Best of luck to you guys!

[@3Benito]

Keep'em coming. Continue to love the travel, family and people stories. They are precious. Was just down in Exuma at the very same cove a few weeks ago. Was excited to see your video of the area...brough a big smile remembering the beautiful sights. Know you will love Panama...some of the best shopping I have experienced in my world travels.... complements of the US Navy. Don't know if it's in your plans, but passage through the canal is amazing, one you will forever reminisce on.

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Wow!!!! Thank you SO much!! We use any money from here towards activities to make our travel more exciting. Shhh, we are in Panama now and plan to rent a car here in Colon and drive to Panama City. Mamas looking forward to a nice grocery store to provision for French Polynesia. Can’t wait to go explore!!

[@JibeTalking]

Thanks for the video, amazing trip you are on. be safe and we wish you fair winds and following seas....

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Thank you very much!!!😊

[@adixranch2023]

I'm watching and crying right along with you Shannon. Oh to sail around the world and to meet all these amazing people and the adventures is a dream come true though your camera lense for us viewers. Thank you for keeping it real! Love your channel!!!

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Thank you so much! We appreciate you following along!

[@caromarco6315]

You all seemed so happy in Georgetown!

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

It was great meeting new lifelong friends!

[@TradeWindgng]

Great video Loved every minute of it, Looking forward to your next one. Keep them coming please

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Thank you! Will do!

[@TheDiverJim]

this channel is going places! Last weeks vid was so awesome getting to see things my wife and I saw when we charted a dive boat when I proposed. Can't wait until the day we can do this and share it with our kids.

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Thank you very much! It’s a dream come true that’s for sure! We appreciate you watching!

[@TheDiverJim]

@@SailingParadiseFalls are you guys planning to cross with Nahoa?

[@shades1959]

Another amazing video. Looks so beautiful out there. Thanks for sharing.

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@MrThefatheroftheyear]

If every family lived with the same positive energy and outlooks that your family does with ease, the entire world would be heaven on earth!

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Wow, if you only knew! We try to show the majority of things good & bad but we definitely have our issues. We are trying to embrace this new lifestyle and I’m very happy that you are enjoying! Thank you for taking the time to comment 💕

[@keithbores4146]

Still so Jealous and so happy! It seems the boat life happy meter went way up in Georgetown. So happy Davis got friend time. I LOL’d when the blow hole almost got Davis! I got to meet and talk with David from Starry Horizons at the Annapolis Boat Show. Real cool dude. Be safe on the way to Panama!

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Georgetown was a huge highlight for Davis. He needed kid time SO much! All crew are much happier 😊 Thank you as always for your kind words and encouragement!

[@codegame027]

You might already have one but a fuel scrubber/water separator/fuel polisher is a great idea to deal with questionable fuel.

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

We do not have one but definitely considering but the “want list” is adding up and I’d rather use that money for adventures. We’ve been filling our Jerry cans & use a jiggler to siphon the fuel leaving the dirt in the bottom of the can. So far, that’s worked well😊

[@codegame027]

Technically, you could DIY one that just uses a 12v fuel pump and a remote semi-truck fuel filter. @@SailingParadiseFalls lookup "DIY fuel polisher" on YT/google

[@ariadnaruiz]

Love your videos!! My husband and I are planning on getting into this life style. But first, we must get rid of debt. We’re from West Palm Beach. My most fear is isolation while living in a catamaran. Im so glad I watched this video, now I know that theres a community and even a Christian community which is amazing!!!! I hate being alone so love to see that there are so many people to share life with at sea.

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

There is as much social interaction as you need or you could be isolated. Today, in Georgetown Bahamas over 400 boats. Get connected by joining each ports Facebook pages and WhatsApp groups. Don’t be afraid to dingy up to a nearby boat & I introduce yourself. Almost every place we have been has had some sort of church service and if not we join our home church online. Getting out of debt is key to this lifestyle. We did than then lived on our 1 income for 7years to save up. It can be done on any budget. Thank you such much for sharing your dream with us!

[@johnlove4183]

Safe travels! Have you considered adding a fuel polisher to avoid bad fuel. There are several channels that have made inexpensive ones with good result. Great channel!

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

We have but we are tapped out currently for upgrades. After spending $130,000 outfitting the boat we are putting a pause on upgrades probably until Australia. Thank you for the suggestion - we always appreciate it!

[@socalrvrbum]

Another great episode!

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Thank you SO much!

[@RickParsons-ci5te]

You guys are doing great since leaving FL!!!! I see Davis can find those chicken strips most anywhere 😂. sail safe.

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Seems that way! May get slim Pickens in French Polynesia😆

[@RickParsons-ci5te]

🤣🤣@@SailingParadiseFalls

[@burrows10011]

great episode!

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Thank you!!

[@phil6746]

Great channel, Another great episode! Thanks for the content. We’re heading to the eastern Caribbean in May. Looks like y’all are having a great voyage and adapting to all the situations. Safe travels!! I agree with the title, who needs N’flix when you can enjoy great channels like Paradise Falls. Have y’all ran into “Everyday Saturday” I thought I saw y’all in one there pictures?

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Hi! Thank you so much!!! I believe Everday Saturday is in Grenada. Only friends that are on KZbin is Out Chasing Stars Amy & David. Best of luck getting everything ready. Stock up on your favorite chips (from Davis). It willl be amazing!!

[@juliazentner681]

Will you be buddy boating with anyone? Is so can you say who? It would be fun to watch their channel too if they have one. I wish you safe, and wind in your sails! I loved seeing davis smile and my heart hurt a little when hugging good bye.. this is teaching him things so important. How not to get to depressed with good byes and to look to the future knowing life will not disappoint if you give it a chance . And Shannon i cry at all goodbyes even when excited to be going.. still loving your channel!

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

I just cried again watching it!! This is such a journey for all of us. Davis has come so far since moving on the boat. It hasn’t been easy but it’s been worth it. Our buddy boats have changed seemingly week to week. I don’t think any of them have channels yet. Thanks as always for your encouraging words!! Have a great week😊

[@anyasamuel7666]

What are the laundry strips/travel sheets that you referred to that melted and got moldy? Curious?!?

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

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[@Travelling_Jonoberries]

Thanks guys for another great adventure- Hey Davis how about a “Pizza” review? for each stop that you come across that actually cooks them. You going to get the careless morons who just don’t get it hey!! Never mind take care and be safe Team 👍😇🙏🇺🇸⛵️

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Davis would gladly take on the role of pizza and chicken nugget tester around the world!! Thank you as always for your kind & humorous words!

[@kennisjarvis8105]

You are doing great ripping off those bandaids.

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Yep! It’s getting easier! Thanks for your comment!

[@dantheman164]

Be careful if you get into Georgetown. I am sure you heard the sad news of the medical couple on a catamaran. Be careful everywhere. The Caribbean can be a bit like the Wild West.

[@en8581]

Which “medical couple” event are you referring to?

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

We’ve been at sea for 6 days - what happened?

[@dantheman164]

Sorry, not medical couple. American couple. Siri sometimes gives me issues. If I don’t have my glasses I can’t see it. An American couple living on their catamaran were mustered by three local escaped convicts. You have to be very careful. They saw the couple on shore and followed them back to their boat. Boarded the boat and stole it.

[@juliazentner681]

gr b=grean beans, ga b=garbanzo, bl b=black beans, rf b=refrieds 😂

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

Yes, would have been good to know back in October when provisioning😆

[@BellsRidesAboardSeaBoss]

I have to agree with many of your viewers, I love how you all keep it real. Davis cracks me up, he is very blunt on how feels about things. Dang power boats, lol I promise we don’t fly through anchorages. I just watched @tulasendlesssumer they were in the same area. They said if you walk about a 1/4 mile from the dinghy dock the grocery store is cheaper than the one near the dinghy dock. Too funny your experience is completely opposite, lol

[@SailingParadiseFalls]

That’s been our experience being out here! Some people like one thing and others don’t. We were first power boaters so we understand but we always respected boundaries and understand that we are responsible for our wake. Davis is coming right along. I want to show real life and remember exactly what I was thinking and felt. Thank you for watching!!