Thank you all for your wishes, to Fidel for "singing" his Caribbean song - mon, and to my brother RN the RN who did a little dance; it looks like Dean has shifted significantly South (but there is always a chance for a wobble North that could change things - but it looks better than a couple of days ago)
So Saba & St Maartin are out of the Tropical Storm/potential Class 2/3 hurricane path.
However, much of the Windwards and a bit of the Leewards are going to get it :(
I sailed the Windwards several years ago - got to know the Islands there, as much as you can in 2 weeks on the water. I loved them and the people & vowed that someday I would be back in the Caribbean. And I did.
Note to self: add sailing stories to blog ideas
So that now weather won't be as much of a stress factor, I can concentrate on the airport stressors - luggage, delays, and security ( not in that order).
Things I am sooooo looking forward to (not in order except for the Fidel ranking) on this trip (things I miss):
Anyone available to drive me back to Canukistan if I need it ?
Things I am sooooo looking forward to (not in order except for the Fidel ranking) on this trip (things I miss):
- Fidel (add Fidel after each sentence)
- Caribbean - weather, look and feel
- Saba friends
- Caribbean people
- Baking my body in the sun
- Ocean - seeing, hearing & tasting (salt spray on everything)
- Ocean swimming at Mary's Boon
- Saba airport - flight in and watching the flights coming and going
- Opening & Closing of Saba airport for the day - the mad demon rush of 5 cars to get to & from work
- Eating and other touristy stuff with Fidel... croissants & coffee on the French side, GOUDA cheese til I am stuffed, fish sandwich at "In too Deep", tuna (sushi grade) salad at Tropic's
- Cooking for Fidel on the gas oven that works, but its not like here & we're using student utensil resources.. Fidel BBQing for me... and the water rationing
- The tree frogs at night
- The lizards and goats and rooster during the day
- Morning rain squalls
- Sun rise and sun set on Saba
- The VIEW from Fidel's windows
- Saba roads
- Shopping for food in St Maarten & Saba
- Getting to do glass lamp-work
- Guavaberry
- Stars in a non-light polluted place
- Kwel plants
- Driving around and just hangin'
- Leisurely pace of not having to anything
- Sail boat watching
- Wandering beach
- Walking some of the rain foresty trails
- Being a kid :D
8 comments:
Hi MSW - so happy that Dean has decided to leave you two alone. Let's hope he doesn't see your list about being in Saba because I know it sure made me want to tag along!
DS
Have a great trip and add sailing, BBQ, Carribean girls to your blogging list.
DS.. Ive got room in my suitcase if you want yo come - just you'll have to promise to trundle off once we get into Sint Maarten.
LGS .. I could have sworn Fidel was speaking through your squirrel lips...*lol*... you sure your not him ?
Have FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi MSW,
Have a great trip, you must be so excited. Are you blogging from there? Too busy I guess.
regards
jmb
hey there JMB
Fidel has his computer... going to try and blog a bit :)...1st week will be slow & easy. When I hit Saba...its going to be busy :)
Cant wait for your NY blogs
I only read the one blog about the "saw lady", but it touched me. Say "hi" to her for me... and I have a greater appreciation about her art.. music a la busking
You got me. I am actually Fidel's long lost twin brother who was raised in a scientific institute where they studied my abilities in mind reading and telekinesis. I was actually channeling for him. Hmmmm. Sounds like a plot for a movie starring Danny deVito and the Terminator. I, of coure, am the Terminator! Sorry, Fidel!
HEY FIDEL !!!!!! YOU GOT A BROTHER !!!!
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