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And so it begins......
... six months ago. I had done copious amounts of research for the trip and braced myself for the worst. My experience in Kenya was incredible, but that may have been due to a sort of "bubble" that all of the delegates were placed in for the duration of the International Gold Event.
Here, there is no internationally guided "bubble" to shield me; no buffer zone between myself and the "real world" - just me, my wits and my determination to see this through.
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Supersonic
... went in for a last snorkel and Claire read her book catching the remaining sunshine before we enjoyed a beer at happy hour. I sent Claire to the bar this time with instructions to only order 1 beer, I had learnt my lesson!
This evening we went out for a wonderful meal to say thank you and goodbye to Alvan, he chose a great restaurant challed "Champers" which had a great decking area right on the coast. There were lights shining on ...
Come for the run, stay for the fun
... standing in front of their houses in the dead of night. Kind of weird. I finally reached the turnaround point. The sun came up about 60% of the way into the race. Now it was starting to get hot. I had to stop and walk a few times but powered up the hills which I was determined would not beat me. I made my way back to downtown Bridgetown. I knew there was about a mile or two to go. A half mile left and with the ...
Uncle Jerry
Today our hire car arrived for our 'long' trip out to Hothersal House & Uncle Jerry. Jerry came down to pick us up and we followed him up to Hothersal. The house is magnificent and lunch was superb. The boys had a swim in the pool, played with as many animals as possible and Nick, Will & I went Tilapia fishing in the pond. Not exactly sure how we made it back by ourselves but we did and did so in good ...
The last lap
... four or is it five days now since leaving Barbados to cross the Atlantic. Had a wonderful day at the Hilton in Bridgetown with a lively sea but a clear blue sky.
Tomorrow we do our completely under-rehearsed pantomime of Cinderella and on Tuesday we reach our last port of call, Funchal, Madiera.
Home at midday on Saturday if dear Rob is able to pick me up.
This is my last blog. Thanks for participating.
love to all.
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This condo was formerly known as: Chateau Blanc Apartments On The Sea

