Adventure
Plantations, Planes and Paradise
Grumpy storm clouds loomed over our Saturday visit with the Glenns. But we were determined to make it a day to remember. The unfortunate people in the back seat on our bumpy drive up to Belmont Estates got a ride they would rather forget. But once we got there, we found the ghost of an old … Continue reading
Visiting George
Adventures awaited as the Glenn parents descended on Grenada. We were lucky enough to have the best part of Utah fly out to visit us this past week. Our whirlwind week began with a morning of relaxation at the pristine University Club Pool. But before long we were climbing the steep stairs up to the … Continue reading
Grenadian Independence Day
Thirty-eight years ago, a little island in the Caribbean cut lose from its motherland and set out on its own. The following years brought a few growing pains, including a little pre-pubescent hormone flare in 1983. But on Tuesday, the now-mature country celebrated its birthday with dancing, guns, parachuters, fireworks and a message of unity. … Continue reading
They Made us an Offer we Couldn’t Refuse
It was almost midnight in a crowded, noisy, uncomfortable New York airport. As we sat bleary-eyed from a day of travelling, Michael from Delta came on the loudspeaker and made us an offer we couldn’t refuse. Now I must admit this was not the first time we had been asked to give up our seats … Continue reading
Public Sleeping and Airline Awesomeness
David and I have made an art out of public sleeping. It’s like that craze called “Planking” where you find the most random flat spot you can and lay on it. Except us public sleepers close our eyes and potentially snore. Last night’s display could be seen in Terminal 4 of JFK International Airport in … Continue reading
Don’t Give the Crazy Man a Machete
As I peered out the window of the bus yesterday on my way home, I saw a stream of uniformed school children winding their way home as well. Some had umbrellas, others were just bracing themselves for the downpour that they knew was going to happen. Suddenly, I saw a grizzled old man with a … Continue reading
Invasion: 28 Years Later
I haven’t asked anyone about when it happened. The fresh-looking graffiti spattered across cinderblock walls tells me American invasion is still a touchy subject. Our friends and family had essentially the same response when they heard we would be living in Grenada: “Oh, isn’t that the place where Reagan sent in the troops and evacuated … Continue reading
Crazy Dave’s Weekend Adventure
A small window of opportunity opened for us this weekend and with a fresh burst of post-exam energy, we jumped through it … right into a waterfall. As of Friday afternoon, David’s mad marathon of studying and tests was over (for now). So we loaded up a few jungle “jeeps” and headed into the … Continue reading
A Harrowing Hike
I came home muddy, bruised, and with enough gusto to take on the world! I cleaned myself up, vacuumed the house, ran to get some Benadryl cream for the bug bites and when I picked up the laundry hamper, it hit. The adrenaline rush was gone and I hit the bed with a thud. Looking back on … Continue reading
Shell Shock
Past the guard dogs and back gates of the SGU campus lies one man’s wasteland and another man’s treasure trove. Conch shells that can be up to the size of a large cantaloupe litter the beach on the western edge of St. George’s University. Wednesday, we went on a treasure seeking adventure and found a few gems. … Continue reading
