DAY SIX: Thursday, 5
June 2014
Ignore the fact I’m currently in a
time zone earlier than what I normally live in, but I’m still waking up (based
on the clock time) even earlier than I do at home. There were some storm
clouds present which made the morning sky take on some spectacular qualities.
It briefly showered, which didn’t even last five minutes. After
that, it was then time for my morning walk. I’ve said before how much I’m
enjoying that.
As I was nearing the end of my walk
today, I saw a person fishing on the beach.
First I thought it was Gregory, but as I got closer I could tell the
person was younger. His name was Bryan ,
and he was a Federal Employee on the island. He had a collapsible fishing
pole which he takes with him wherever he goes in order to get some casting time
in. After we finished talking, I went to my wave pool in order to enjoy
the white-caps generated by the wind this morning.
Before I headed out, I went over to
the front desk so I could borrow some scissors to open the new luggage lock I’d
gotten. The young lady named Erin was
able to come to my aid with that. I mentioned my blog and handed her one
of my cards. She then says with a friendly smile, “You’re Dave McWhorter!
I’ve been seeing all the things you’ve said about us on Facebook!”
Once I was showered, today’s’
destinations were to head up North
Shore Road and eventually have lunch in Cane Bay Carambola
Beach
I learned the key to getting into
to see a beach at a resort which has a security gate is to just say I was
heading towards the restaurant. I parked at the Renaissance, noted where
the bar was, and then headed directly towards the beach. While the layout
of the bungalows were too close for what I liked, I did think it was nice that
each one had a screened-in patio.
Since I was thirsty, I headed to
the bar, and ordered a water. My server was Rachel, who like the Crystal
Light I put in my drink. I had an extra packet which I gave to her to
try, and she liked it a lot. She really thought it would be a good alternative
to soda for her kids to drink. As we talked, I of course told her about
my blog. She filled me in on where the only movie theatre was on the
island (a six-screener in the plaza where K-Mart is at Sunny Isle), her visit
to Dominica
(the island you have to be invited to in order to move there), and the jeep
tour of the rain forest.
The owner of Tan Tan Tours was Wave
Phillips, and he was sitting nearby (and business cards were exchanged).
I don’t know if I was going to be able to get to do this during this
visit, but by including in in the blog this time it’ll empower those who read
this to seek it out. I don’t get any kickbacks from any place I
reference. I just see it as good word of mouth advertising. Rachel
and I chatted a bit more, and then it was time for me to head back down the
road.
There was a pull-off section which
showed the hanging vines really well, and I made sure to get a shot of that.
Also took a pictures of the random horses tied to the trees next to the
road, plus any beach shots I could get at random places I pulled Silvara off
the road. As I was coming back eastward, I had to beep my horn at a lady
in a red Yaris who was driving in my lane. Damn tourists.
>grin< When she got over into her side, I could see the cell
phone in her hand. It’s possible she was talking, but more than likely
she was using the GPS function. She seemed embarrassed at this, and there
was no harm done.
For more information on the places visited or mentioned:
Renaissance at Carambola Beach
Tan Tan Tours: http://www.stxtantantours.com/aboutus.html
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