TAKE A BREAK
I have for years told people to balance out their lives by working out,
taking time for loved ones and friends and going on vacation. The latter I
have not done for myself in years and I was paying a toll for that. I
finally listened to my own advice and came to visit some friends in the
Turks.
I am use to islands like St. John's, Tortolla, St, Barts which are a far
cry from the Turks and Cacious Islands. They are a cross between a working
island and a beautiful resort that is a work in progress. The waters are as
beautiful as any I have every seen for diving, snorkeling, sailing or just
general laying on the beach which happens to be twelve miles or longer.
There are plenty of hotels and beach front restaurants with great food or
you can hide for a day or week in the Club Med here.
Like most of the Islands there is a strong sense of belonging by the
locals and there is a strain on that attitude as to over development. There
is also a large influx of boat people from Haiti where there is civil unrest
and the local government does not have all the equipment and manpower to
deal with it.
This is all I can say at this moment and will do better cover story when
I return. In the meantime I am learning a lot about the island and am doing
a good bit of sailing, reading...etc. I have been here a week and am just
starting to relax and unwind. I will never go this long with a vacation
again. Physician heal thyself is something I must listen too when I give
advice regarding having a balanced life. |
