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January 5th 2009
Published: January 11th 2009
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Lots of work still happening at the house and garden, and everything starting to take shape. We have taken a few days off and made the most of them. Our trip to Chaudiere Pool was fun although our timing was a bit out. It had rained constantly for 4 nights and the river was quite high. The ‘boiling pot’ which is normally great for swimming became quite tricky trying to suck you under. The hi... Read Full Entry



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Sweetsop from the gardenSweetsop from the garden
Sweetsop from the garden
Bathroom phase one completeBathroom phase one complete
Bathroom phase one complete
A catamaran anchored in Toucari bay - plus a pelican dusk fishingA catamaran anchored in Toucari bay - plus a pelican dusk fishing
A catamaran anchored in Toucari bay - plus a pelican dusk fishing
20 years ago yachts regularly anchored here and the kids used to swim out for sweets and chocolate. This is the first yacht we have seen at anchor in the 2 months we have been here - it moved round to Prince Rupert bay for the night. Toucari is protected, perfect anchoring depth and all sand so a greta place to stay for yachts - so come on...
A cruise ship in RoseauA cruise ship in Roseau
A cruise ship in Roseau
During the cruise ship season (winter/spring) there is one most days in Roseau and as many as 3 on busy days (with a 4th up in Portsmouth)
Kate painting our concrete stepsKate painting our concrete steps
Kate painting our concrete steps
A tiny tree frog visits the deckA tiny tree frog visits the deck
A tiny tree frog visits the deck
The Douglas Christmas HamperThe Douglas Christmas Hamper
The Douglas Christmas Hamper
We gathered to gether all sorts of sweets, biscuits, drink and goodies to give to Son and his family for Christmas
Guests at Mango LodgeGuests at Mango Lodge
Guests at Mango Lodge
On 27 December we had a gathering with dinner. Kate and Georgia are in the kitchen, Trevor, Tony and Arvid in convrsation, Rita, Yoriko and Ethan (on the floor) are discussing art, and Rhian (on the bed) is playing with little Neo. Guess who's behind the camera?
Arvid, Tony and Trevor - Cheers!Arvid, Tony and Trevor - Cheers!
Arvid, Tony and Trevor - Cheers!
The footpath running through the garden down to the bayThe footpath running through the garden down to the bay
The footpath running through the garden down to the bay
Sandra's rum shopSandra's rum shop
Sandra's rum shop
One of 3 "Rum Shop's" in Toucarie. They serve as both basic grocer, bar and social gathering spots - "another Kubuli please..."
Tall ship passing ToucariTall ship passing Toucari
Tall ship passing Toucari
One of the 14 pairs of new shuttersOne of the 14 pairs of new shutters
One of the 14 pairs of new shutters
With a few tree out of the way you can now see the front of the houseWith a few tree out of the way you can now see the front of the house
With a few tree out of the way you can now see the front of the house
The side of the house showing off the new shuttersThe side of the house showing off the new shutters
The side of the house showing off the new shutters
Another Toucarie sunsetAnother Toucarie sunset
Another Toucarie sunset



22nd January 2009

Greg & Lani
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We are enjoying reading of your Dominican adventures. We are staying in Calabishie, and plan on hiking to the Chaudiere Pool tomorrow...hopefully the river won't be at "high tide" !

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