Well, we’re back in Nassau. We took a quick trip over to Eleuthra (another island) so that the crew could get in some solid hours of training. And boy did they ever! Hours of riding and running all done here (below).
And while the crew was away training, this Sherpa spent her time grocery shopping at the only grocery store on island piggly wiggly (literally a 300 sq. ft. store). So stinkin’ cute! And flying solo at the beach, just walking in the sand. This is how all Sherpa-ing should be!
Anyway, here’s a video a few pictures of the flight, the weekend, and so much more. Prepare to be in Bahamas picture overload.
The co-pilot. Who actually does have his New Zealand pilot’s license.
The itty bitty plane. Oh my!
The views from above.
Post ride treat for a few. Gosh I wish they made GF beer here!!
My solo time well spent.
My hair 7 days into the trip. Not washed still and I am scared to run a brush through it. Wish me luck!
To say we are lucky would just be wrong. We are fortunate to know such amazing people and we are fortunate to work in this field. We have been nomads since last October but I don’t think I would change that for the world. Thanks for following, thanks for putting up with the highs and lows, thanks for encouraging. The Cotter Crew is thankful.
And a HUGE thanks to those fallen soldiers. Today we remember!
Cheers,
LC
p.s.
One more week to go here. More to come.
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Lindsay, what a beautiful place to train! Looks like you guys are having a great time; wish I’d done this type of travelling before kids (’cause it sure isn’t happening until they leave the nest!)
Tamara recently posted..The carbohydrate roller coaster: I want off!
We are trying to do that for sure. Before the kids and all. must get it out of our system. haha
What a view! I would have had a panic attack in that plane…lol.
Casey (The Hippie Health Nut) recently posted..How I Fell in Love With Hostelling
luckily James is pretty calming and has his pilots liscense, so i felt safe! Email me about austin!
BEAUTIFUL!!! I would have been FREAKING out in that tiny plane!!!! Praying for you and your hubby to find peace, comfort, joy, and what else God’s plan is for you when you get back to TX!!!
Allie recently posted..RAWR
thank you a million for your prayers Alli. I feel them, i really do. Let me know how we can pray for you.
Just to hear about a teaching job and to have this back pain GO away!!!! Its in my lower back and it is KILLING me
Allie recently posted..RAWR
will be praying friend.
thank you so so much
Allie recently posted..RAWR
Hey Lindsay!! Married life has been amazing thanks to God! Thank you so much for asking.
And that view.is.beautiful! It almost seems surreal or out of a geography book.
Ellie@Fit for the Soul recently posted..Semi-Healthy Living Counts Too
what a beautiful “training gym” and what a beautiful locale for sherpa-ing!
i’m so glad that you’re able to kick your feet up in between the sherpa duties!
teabagginit recently posted..Winning with PB Crave Giveaway!!!
it felt odd relaxing. You know how that is. Just like, how do i let go? But then my feet hit the sand and all was good. How was your weekend with J?
Gosh so beautiful! Glad you’re enjoying it!
<3
PS – I'm a little jealous!
Klh recently posted..Nothing Important
I really wish you were here. I could have used some Katie time. really! HUGS!
wow that is a TINY plane!
What a great experience though!
Melissa recently posted..Tornadoes
tiny as in smaller than a truck! eeek!! how was your weekend? Did i hear about tornadoes??
OMG the beach looks amazing. Yes, that’s what I focused in on LOL. And I wish I could get that kind of beach hair. Somehow, mine gets flatter as if that’s even possible!
Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted..Leaving the Beach & 8′s
i wish you could come here. gosh, the running! I could walk behind while you lap me. hehe. xoxo
i bet we could work your hair too. haha
Your attitude and dedication (both of you!) is so inspiring and warms my little bitty heart. Happy for you guys and wishing lots of joy for wherever life takes you next
Sarah OUaL recently posted..How To Dress Yourself! (& the terrible grey race shirt)
you warm my little bitty heart. Hugs and kisses. yes i kiss you!
Beautiful pictures! I love seeing all of your pictures on Instagram too. It looks like you guys are really enjoying your time there!
& love the solo time on the beach..doesn’t get much better, right?!
Holly recently posted..How Workouts Have Changed
Man oh MAN it looks STUNNING there… doh we are heading into winter and all have colds. BOO, I want more heat + beach, not snotty noses and cold tootsies
hehehe Captain Jimbo
Lou recently posted..recipe re-do and kitchen obsession
I keep telling you to.come over!! Misty can play with my nephew and niece and you will be warm.
I would just love to be there let alone train there! Beautiful!!!! <3
Happy Monday love!
katie recently posted..Marvelous {monday}
I need you here! My wino!!!
I can’t wait to get to the beach so I can have a “beach hair contest” with you…Good Luck combing that. HA! Love it and glad you are enjoying yourself. You deserve it! MUAHHHH
She Rocks Fitness recently posted..Memorial Day Workokut…Kick it off RIGHT!
Yes!! Let’s do a contest!!! The bigger the better, haha
Awesome! p.s. I love your cycling outfit!!! I want.
Kierston recently posted..It’s Almost Time!
You need! You’d look hot!!
So flippin’ awesome. As time goes on I wish we could be nomads….for now I’m living through you!
Heidi @BananaBuzzbomb recently posted..Buzz: Happy Skin, GoPro Mission, & A Shiny PR
Do it! Be nomads with us! Pretty please!?
oh fun! I want to learn to fly a plane, haha I know weird thing to want to do, but I do.
looked like a great trip!
Pure2raw twins recently posted..gratitude
James can teach you!! That Would be so fun!!
Wow–those views are incredible! You guys deserve a nice break away.
I’m loving the videos!
Abby @ Change of Pace recently posted..Another long weekend away
maybe you need another long weekend away here? hehe.
That’s so cool that y’all get to take this trip! But you’ve earned and deserve it!
So I get start swimming in a long course pool tomorrow morning… should be interesting!
oh i love long course!!! Let me know how you like it!
Island hopping is definitely fun although I haven’t tried it because my friends told me it is so fun and exciting.. Love this!
Karyle recently posted..Travel Tomato
You are definitely adventurous going in that little plane! I would have been so scared. Looks like you are having a ball
Sarah @ The Healthy Diva recently posted..Motivational Monday: Let’s Get Organised!!!
i don’t think i had a choice at this point. haha.
I know youre working.
I still a little jealous
Miz recently posted..Four tips for finding your resistance training mojo.
i don’t blame you. I wish you could be here. I know you would savor it like me!!
Love it!
I believe the timeline though (for us) would be 20 days. 20 days until we leave for Buffalo Springs Lake 70.3. 20 days until our entire place is packed (for sure!). 20 days until we start off on a journey that will land us back in our current place for under 60 hours before we take off to our new home and canyon trail running/hiking and reservoir swimming with amazing cycling!
I could give you the current count down on school hours, but that’s okay… it’s less than 20 days…
a LOT less!!!! 
Keep up the fun times and the gorgeous hair!
Wendy recently posted..May 28 Memorial Day
Hey, there’s that sunshine! Looks absolutely awesome!
Pilot’s license? You’re married to superman, I knew it!
i kinda did. multi talented! i bet yours is too.
Cause youre superwoman!
Ahhh so much fun!! It looks so beautiful! I love those little planes, my Dad is a pilot for a hobby and he has a little 4 person plane and it is really so much fun to go up and see everything from a birds eye view.
I would be right there with you and the hair thing. I hate washing and brushing my hair. That is why I have to keep it short otherwise it starts to look like natty dreads.
I think I need to take up your job! Sounds like so much fun!
Sarah recently posted..Holiday Weekend
i think you dad needs to fly us around next. I’ll sherpa you!
Wow those are gorgeous pics from the sky! But um, that’s a totally small plane haha…I would have been a little scared in that thing! Can’t wait to hear about what’s to come Linds <3
Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health recently posted..Memorial Day
yes, tiny! i was kinda in shock!
Wow, I just LOVE this! Love that you get to sherpa solo and with the hubs, and that he’s getting so much out of this training trip too! AND he’s got his pilot’s liscense? How stinkin’ cool is that?? PS your hair looks HOT 7 days in, mine would NOT look quite so cute, I promise you that much
Jess recently posted..What a weekend!
yes, maybe he can get his US pilots liscense and we can fly out to maine for a weekend with you at the lake!?! hehe, i am planning.
You really are living the life right now! What a great experience and so cool that you can share it with all of us! And I love your hair! So beachy and natural looking!
Jen recently posted..Draper Trail Days Race and a local 5K
thank you for sharing with me! I love that we can live life together. The good and the bad. xoxo Good to hear from you jen!
I want to see a further away shot of that hair- to see if it’s full on fro by now!
Have a great second week- it all looks wonderful so far!
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning recently posted..Memorial Day + Granola Winner
LOL! You got it. But now it’s like a big ball of nest. Matted to my head!
Nice job, Sherpa! Glad you’re having a productive and enjoyable time!
Lisa recently posted..Strawberries with Toasted Cashew Cocoa Crumble and Chocolate Balsamic Whipped Cream
yes, productive and somewhat sporadic… but ENJOYABLE!
Good luck with your hair today hah
That’s a super small plane! I would’ve been a little freaked, but that’s cool James has his pilotes license in New Zealand, how neat! Absolutely gorgeous pictures you got! Can’t wait to hear about your more to come!
Lisa recently posted..Italian turkey burgers + hangover toast
he sure does. Now if only he could fly us back to NZ! haha
INCREDIBLE and AMAZING pictures LC. I am so happy for you and the hubs to have this experience. Continue to live it up and enjoy your time away int hat gorgeous place:)
yes! and next… can we come to the beautiful UTAH mountains with you?
It goes without saying that you always give gratitude, thanks and blessings for the opportunities that lie in front of you…and I love that so much about you. You stop, listen, and reflect, and sometimes, in the thick of it, it’s really hard to do. I LOVE your Sherpa’ing and your hair looks sexy, I just gotta say
and that plane ride? amazing!
jobo recently posted..((weekend)) — a weekend I could hug.
totally thankful. And very surreal. I just wish i could bring this back and share it with you all!… FOREVER!
Wow it is simply beautiful and I am in awe of all of the views. Thank you for sharing. I hope the hubby is getting in some awesome training and that you are enjoying yourself. Soak it all in!
Rachelle recently posted..Make it Work – Family First
he is getting to train others and take it easy on his knee. So that is GOOD! Hope you had a great weekend friend.
you have had some incredible opportunitites as of late! we over hear love reading about your adventures and yes it is obvious you are thankful. just come over this way sometime
kalli recently posted..Sometimes being unmotivated leads to greatness
i know i know! i might just have to hitch hike there! i need to come visit you.. Miss you!
DANG woman, that hair is crazy!
With my laundry list of tips on crazy curls, I forgot to mention — I condition(ed when I had long hair) daily, regardless if I ‘pooed or not. I always got it wet and conditioned the ends with a lightweight conditioner, then fingercombed it afterwards.
I go days without washing, but ALWAYS get it wet — getting it wet reactivates any products you do have in your hair and allows you to restyle.
Just a friendly hairy tip.
PS I’m so jealous of this trip!
Calee (@chimes) recently posted..New(ish) Quilt Progress
i might just have to hire you to be my hair tamer. Do you do that job? haha
Aww, I saw your tweets about the plane and was nervous for you, but that looks SO COOL!
Paige @ Running Around Normal recently posted..Personal Trainer For a Day Series–Trainer Tamara
i think thats why i tweeted, in case i didn’t make it. haha Happy packing friend!
Beautiful pics from above!
Kelly @ Laughter, Strength, and Food recently posted..Holiday Weekend Fun
My goodness, those are some beautiful views from above! Glad you’re enjoying your trip, that the hubby is getting his training in, and that YOU have such fabulous beach hair!
Melissa @ Live, Love, & Run recently posted..Planks: My Abdominals’ Best Friend
i guess i can’t complain, right? blessings.
I have to say I am a bit jealous of your life. I think we could all benefit from being a nomad for a while.
Love the hair photo!! I actually hate showering lately – wish I had a reason not too.
Enjoy the rest of your sherpadom on the islands!
Ashley @ Freckles & Spice recently posted..The Amazing Avocado + Fonda and Chef Roberto Santibañez
Gorgeous! Good luck with that hair. haha – hate it when that happens!
Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers recently posted..Swimming… or at least not drowning
i just combed it out. It took me a good half hour. my head hurts. haha