My life here in the Virgin Islands has fallen into a wonderful "routine"
- the word routine grates on me slightly as there is no set time, no
appointment to race to or traffic to battle. My days are my own with
some chosen added responsibilities which I will explain shortly.
Nevertheless, my life here has a type of routine of my own choice. I
wake up around 6am with the tropical sun rising and often get up at this
time for my morning constitutional, a swim between two buoys out in our
bay. I manage a few laps and alternate each day using fins or just
swimming. In the last few mornings I have greeted the same sea life - a
largish stingray who potters along finding his breakfast within the sea
grass & stops to watch me whilst I float above him; and a VERY
large snapper, who hangs around a certain rock. Years ago I would have
made plans to grill him but now I see his beautiful face and watch his
slow movements, I can almost touch him. I usually spend about an hour
in this morning light and wander back through the coconut palms to have
breakfast on the front stone patio. The sea breeze is just wonderful
where we are and these peaceful mornings are just priceless! I am
enjoying my solitude and have found some time to write two new chapters
of my book!
I have chosen to help my Dad by renovating the cottages.
They need a good paint and some extra TLC.
So as I type, our front room
is stocked with gallons of paint, fabric, curtain rods, hinges, new
door knobs and various hardware to freshen them up. Most of these items
were purchased on the nearby island as the choice is fairly limited
here! It will take some time to complete the change and I am working on
some internet & magazine marketing as well!
They are the
cutest beachfront cottages just perfect for the singular traveler or a
romantic couple. Will post some photos when they are done!
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