Sights I Will Miss:
- The aqua blue, crystal clear water that lifts me to the surface when I swim
- The tall mahogany trees outside my windows from which adorable monkeys often leap
- The seemingly endless cane fields that blanket the rolling hills
- My joyous children frolicking in the water as the golden sun descends into the ocean
- The swaying palms and the colorful bougainvillea that drip from limestone cliffs
- The cacophony of singing frogs and various birds in our yard (including our wild “pet” birds “Tufty” and Avi”).
- The crashing waves upon pieces of sun-bleached coral, limestone rocks, and golden sand
- The rhythms of soca and reggae music spilling out of speeding yellow buses
- The friendly greetings in Bajan accent exchanged amongst both strangers and friends
- The salty air thickened by the heat of the day
- The sweet damp soil after a tropical downpour
- The fragrant frangipani flower which I wish I could bottle and wear as perfume
- The peacefulness of gently floating above colorful fish and an occasional sea turtle while snorkeling near our house
- The warmth of the sun on my skin and the silken sand between my toes
- The support and encouragement from my impressive and generous colleagues Pat, Sylvia, and all the CETL staff
- The Indian-inspired rotis filled with pumpkin, garbanzo beans, and curry potatoes
- The breaded flying fish and the pickled mahi mahi with yellow bajan hot sauce and steamed veg
- Plantains either baked or fried, sweet or savory
- A light and refreshing Banks beer
- My workshops with eager and friendly UWI faculty who candidly share their teaching challenges and successes.
- My beautiful runs with the welcoming and easy-going running community, including the crazy hashers.
- My window conversations with Mandy and the delicious meals we have shared together with Martin, Pixie, and John.
- The new friendships we have gained with the big-hearted people on a tiny tropical island that will always hold a special place in each of our hearts.