Beach
A glassy kinda morning
After months of waiting, David got his chance at the water again Thursday. His uncle Mike and cousin Jesse invited us out for an early-morning run on Deer Creek Reservoir. They boyish look on his face when he finally got to jump that wake was priceless to me. In the process, I was able to get … Continue reading
One Totally Awesome Turtle
We all stood around the giant leatherback turtle like wide-eyed little Nemos. The thousand-pound momma had crawled up onto Grand Anse Beach to find a quiet place to bury her egg offspring. However, she must have been using an old map for her directions because she washed up right into the center of tourist town. … Continue reading
An Evening in the Sand
From around the corner, we stealthily waited for David to emerge. In our swimsuits and sun dresses we were ready to pounce the second our student emerged victorious from his Pharmacology test. At 3:10 the chase was on! We grabbed David and whisked him away to Magazine Beach for an afternoon of fun in the … Continue reading
Finally, An Afternoon Off!
At 4 p.m. on Saturday, David had enough. We made our way towards an evening of much-needed relaxation on the beach. Sigh.
A Great Day in Grenada
David flopped down on the bed Saturday afternoon and exclaimed with a tired smile, “It has been a great day in Grenada.” It was. By 2 p.m., the pavilion at Grand Anse beach was filled with friends, food and fun while a boat waited in the bay. When we weren’t chasing giggling little kids, we … Continue reading
A Beautiful Birthday
A bonfire, good friends and the sun setting over the beach made the perfect party decorations for our good friend Sara. While the youngest among us hit her milestone 20th birthday on the 2oth of September, we still wanted an excuse to throw her the party of her dreams. I remember her saying during her … 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
Dive! Dive! Dive!
With a splash, David and I jumped into our open water dive training last week. The plethora of dive companies in Grenada entice American students with rock-bottom rates and promises of underwater adventure. We took the bait. You are now reading the blog of an open water certified scuba diver. The process took four half-days … Continue reading
Our First Grenada Holiday
The frantic staccato of island party music pounded along the beach last night and marched right into our bedroom window. Just a few blocks below us, hundreds of islanders descended on the beach with their lawn chairs and tarp tents ready for a party. Wouldn’t you want to celebrate too if you were freed from … Continue reading
Monday Morning Moment
It’s Monday morning. Ahead of you might lie a to-do list that makes your head hurt and boss whose head you want to make hurt. So take a deep breath, push aside the Blackberry and enjoy a Monday Morning Moment. If I can’t bring you to the beach, I will bring the beach to you. … Continue reading
