DAY 17, THURSDAY AUG 14

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Greetings from Beautiful Bequia

Today was pretty uneventful. Just another day in paradise. I don't know if I had mentioned it to everyone, but Tuesday evening I couldn't find my cell phone. The last time I remembered seeing it was at 4:00pm. Marcia had tried to call me Monday night, but couldn't get through and now she wouldn't be able to contact me Tuesday night so I was afraid she was going into panic mode.

Wednesday morning I was scheduled to leave at 8:00am on the Mustique trip, but I had them hold the boat for me while I checked with the grocery store where I last had my phone. No one had seen it there.

This morning I got up and jogged to the places I had been Tuesday afternoon, but there was no sign of my phone anywhere. Wednesday morning I tried calling my phone but it went straight to voice mail, so I figured it was gone for good.

When I emailed the carlot this morning I asked Todd to call the phone company and have it disconnected. Sure enough, as soon as I have it disconnected, Someone from the grocery store calls the villa office and tells them they found my phone and saw that i had called that local number. I email Todd back to have the phone line reopened and its done.

The internet connection here at the villa office is having issues today, so it takes longer than usual to get everything loaded up.

In the afternoon I went on a two hour hike (took water with me this time) to the top of Hope Bay. I have one last unexplored road for tomorrow, then I will have to start re-visiting some of my favorites.

I had a hard time sleeping for the first time. It seemed hotter than usual and the fan just wasn't cutting it. Also the mosquitoes were worse than usual. They really like me feet and legs.

I feel as though boredom is just around the corner. I'm starting to take paradise for granted. It's getting harder and harder to find new things to take pictures of. I'm looking forward to getting home. I miss the family and work.

I'm sending some more pics from Mustique and some favorites from days past few days.

Only 6 days left to take in as much sun, sand, and ocean as I can. It has to last me through the long, cold winter.

Yah Mon, Bequia
David

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Photos

St Hiliary Point
This is the remains of the location where the "Friendship Rose" was built

totum fence post
Each one of the fence posts has a unique carving on the top.

Comments

[terry]

Paradise
If you could just have a hammock and a good book alongside the beach...i could probably live there forever.

[Davo]

Hiking With the Bushman
Have you met Brent Goodin yet? He is known as the Bushman of Bequia. He knows the island better than anyone and is a blast to hike with. My favorite hike with Brent is to the top of Bequia - 881 ft with an absolutely amazing view of Admiralty Bay. His number is 784-495-2524. Tell him Dave says hi. Also, Brother King feeds the turtles every Tuesday @ 7:30am. If you call him and ask he will let you feed and clean the turtles - its actually very fun. Here are some pics: http://tinyurl.com/bequiaturtles Great blog! Makes me wish I was back at our house.

[Diana]

Back to work
David, Mon, I'm glad to hear that you finally miss us. And it's about time you got back to work like the rest of us. Keep the pictures coming. When does your flight arrive back? Give us those details about re-entering the real world when you can stand to think about it. Love you lots and miss you more, Diana

[Cheryl]

17 days
Dear David, Maybe 17 days is the magic number. Once I was gone from my family on an overseas trip for 17 days, and I was REALLY ready to get home. At least this way you know that you will have seen just about everything! Your photographs are gorgeous! I'm glad that you earned your passage by diving--that was neat. Have fun! Stay safe! Sent with a prayer and a hug, Cheryl