#MLK Martin Luther King and his love for #Bimini Bahamas

Martin Luther King Jr. had a special relationship with Bimini, Bahamas, where he found a peaceful place to write some of his most important speeches. He visited the island twice, once in 1964 to work on his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech and again in 1968 to draft his final speech, "I've Been to the Mountaintop". He found solitude and inspiration in Bimini's natural environment, particularly in the mangrove areas, often accompanied by his friend and local guide, Ansil Saunders. 

Here's a more detailed look at their connection:

• Escape and Solitude: King sought Bimini for its tranquility and remoteness, allowing him to focus on his speeches away from the pressures of the American Civil Rights Movement.

• Ansil Saunders: Saunders, a boat builder and bonefish guide, became King's friend and companion during his Bimini visits, taking him to secluded spots like Bonefish Creek for writing.

• "I've Been to the Mountaintop": King's final speech, delivered the day before his assassination, was written in Bimini with Saunders' help, according to Saunders.

• Nobel Peace Prize Speech: King also wrote his acceptance speech for the Nobel Peace Prize in Bimini. 

• Bimini's Legacy: Bimini honors King's visits with memorials, including a bust of him in the mangroves and another in Alice Town, the island's main settlement.

• A Place of Peace: King described Bimini as a peaceful place, and his time there is remembered as a period of reflection and inspiration amidst his demanding work for social justice.