From snowbound to sun-drenched sands.... a winter respite in the Turks and Caicos


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Published: February 28th 2010
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When you board the plane your mind instantly starts wandering; you can almost feel the warmth of the tropical winds, high humidity and imagine the wonder of diving along a coral wall looking into the deep blue abyss around you. Your journey to the islands starts as you relax, unwind and leave the day to day behind you. You grab a brief moment to think about the fact that you fled the cold Pitts... Read Full Entry



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Dave Driving

Transportation on the island.
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Conch Shell

Many conchs wash up on these shores.
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Friendship 7

Landed in the Turks and Caicos in 1962. 3 orbits of the earth by John Glenn
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Interesting characters

At Jack's Shack Beach Bar
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Places like Salt Cay

....attract characters. Witnessed this english gent named Nick.
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Conch Shells

Many wash up on the beach each day



1st March 2010

Visiting Turks and Caicos
Dave and Merry Jo, My wife and I are going there in early May, to celebrate our anniversay. I would love to have a list of things to do (and not to do) from someone who has actually been there. I look forward to hearing from you. Warmedst Regards,
1st March 2010

Visiting Grand Turk
We were on Grand Turk which is the quiet island. This is the kind of island to go to if you like to scuba dive, swim and lay on the beach and read. There are only about 8 or 10 restaurants on this island but worthy of visiting--the chinese restaurant is good, also Bohio's and the Secret Garden. Music and a good BBQ can be found at the Osprey Beach Hotel. have fun
1st March 2010

Heaven!!
Merry Jp, I absolutely love your descriptions of your travels! I almost feel as if I was there also! Have a great time, you two!!! Love, Susan

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