The "Melia Visitor #28056: Part II - The Screwdriver" Story

Carol welcomes you into room 214.

It was an ordinary day.  Just walked into room 214 of the Melia Nassau Beach Resort.  Nice room with two double beds, big flat-screen TV and a view of the ocean.  Unpacked and stored our suitcases and as we headed to the door, our friends Jere and Just Sue knocked on the door.  They are located a floor above us and also have a view of the pool area and a small view of the ocean.  

Rather unusual setup, since the lobby is located on the 3rd floor.

And, they have a very short walk from the lobby elevator to their room #306 in comparison to what seems to be a half-mile trek from the elevator to our room.  I opened the door and they stepped in and checked out the view we have from our balcony.  Just then there was another knock on the door and it opened to reveal Yvonne, our housekeeper.  

One area of the resort where visitors gather.

We talked for a short time and then as she headed to the door she said, "Let me know if there is something I can do for you."  "Wait, there is something you can do for me," I replied.  " I need a Philips-head screwdriver so I can turn the air-conditioning vent so the air doesn't drop directly on top of me."  "I'm sorry, but I can't allow you to do that, sir," she responded.  "What if the next person who used this room wants the air to drop over them?  

Exterior photo shows rainy weather upon arrival.

Then they would ask to have it changed again.  And, I didn't know you could change that with a screw- driver!  I can give you a towel that you can push into the top vent so the air drops straight down.  I have done that many times in the past and it works fine."  "OK, I'll settle for the towel."  Wasn't long before she returned with the towel and it really did work fine.  

Another exterior shot showing one of the many pools.

After settling in we headed for a trip around the resort to see where the different food venues may be, where we will pick up our beach towels and where the concierge's desk might be located.  Ended up taking a few photographs to give you an idea what the Melia Nassau Resort looks like.  The weather was cloudy with light showers off and on through the afternoon, but we were happy to be on vacation on New Providence in the Bahamas.  Tomorrow's story will give you another look at the resort with a slight twist involved.  It was another extraordinary day in the life of an ordinary guy.

The decor featured many really neat lights.

One of the restaurants had this wall of sculptures inside the door.

Lengthy hallway featured several stores for shopping.

This small area became what we called "The Spot" where we met every day.

Shot showing the beach the next day.

Exterior shot of the resort.

Evening view of the resort  from the beach. 

Another interior photo showing the amazing lighting.

Photo taken from the street looking up the steps toward the resort.

Getting ready to enter the building.