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Bold, Bright & Beautiful Briland!

March 9, 2014 by julie@julieshipman.com Leave a Comment

Harbour Island is known to the locals as BRILAND.  This word comes from the way English is spoken there… it’s not the English those in the “states” are familiar with… and at times it is almost impossible to understand. Bahamian English is a mixture of the British Queen’s diction, African influence and island dialect. The “h” is often dropped, so it sounds like “ouse” for “house” or “t’anks” for “thanks.”  The dialect and idioms were influenced by African slaves, English Puritans and other settlers. Because of this combination, you  hear a unique language found only in the Bahamas. Interestingly, most of the British who settled this area were Loyalists who were ousted from the newly-formed Republic after the English lost the American Revolution. Many of those men and their families had been in the Americas for decades and England was no longer home. They were offered homesites in nearby areas still controlled by the British, like the Bahamas. In fact, Harbour Island did not receive independence from Great Britian until 1973!

Therefore, if you say Harbour Island quickly and repeatedly, you can see how the blended words become “Briland.”

Enjoy my photos of this unique blended culture… bright colors, warm people, good food and lots of sunshine!

 My next post will be on fishing the local waters… stay tuned.

Walked along this seemingly country lane on the way to the beach...
Walk along this country lane on the way to the beach…

 

Stunningly beautiful flowers in Chef Neff's garden, where we stayed in a backyard cottage.
Stunningly beautiful flowers in Chef Neff’s garden, where we stayed in a backyard cottage.

 

Signage isn't really that important when most people are driving golf carts; however,we did have to drive on the "English" side of the road which took some practice!
Signage isn’t really that important when most people are driving golf carts; however,we did have to drive on the “English” side of the road which took some practice!

 

LOVE the color! Bahamians know how to brighten things up!
LOVE the color! Bahamians know how to brighten things up!

 

Always good to know where you can grab a cup.
Always good to know where you can grab a cup.

 

The local grocery store… notice the spelling; that's awesome!
The local grocery store… notice the spelling; that’s awesome!

 

Welcome to Harbour Island!
Welcome to Harbour Island!

 

A high speed, daily ferry  between Nassau, Bahamas and North Eleuthera, Harbour Island and Governors Harbour.
A high speed, daily ferry between Nassau, Bahamas and North Eleuthera, Harbour Island and Governors Harbour.

 

"The World's Best Crack…Conch" right here and it is DAMN good.  Basically it's fried conch bits with yummy sauce.
“The World’s Best Crack…Conch” right here and it is DAMN good. Basically it’s fried conch bits with yummy sauce.

 

These two little ones got stuck when Mama and the others hopped over a curb. I actually got out of my cart and made a ramp for them to go up and join their screeching family! aahhh.
These two little ones got stuck when Mama and the others hopped over a curb. I actually got out of my cart and made a ramp for them to go up and join their screeching family! aahhh.

 

Michigan CRUISIN…meet Uncle Ralph at the Society International?
Michigan CRUISIN…meet Uncle Ralph at the Society International?

 

Nothin' could be fine than to be in Carolina with JOAN!
Nothin’ could be fine than to be in Carolina with JOAN!

 

I see that Utah is surprisingly well-represented!
Love this! It tells a story…

 

I am amazed by the paint choice for this wall which so seamlessly blends with the sea...
I am amazed by the paint choice for this wall which so seamlessly blends with the sea…

 

…perfection.
…perfection.

 

More Stop sign issues? but check out the menu! YUM!
More Stop sign issues? but check out the menu! YUM!

 

Ramora Bay just south of Governement Dock.
Ramora Bay just south of Governement Dock.
The perfect place to have some Conch Salad and a Kalik, the local beer.
The perfect place to have some Conch Salad and a Kalik, the local beer.

 

After golf carts, the most preferred way to travel.
After golf carts, the most preferred way to travel.

 

The locals' pier...
The locals’ pier…

 

A perfect sign!
A perfect sign!

 

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