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As I start this last chapter of my time in St Lucia, it is now 48 hours to go, almost exactly, until I am airborne and homeward bound and I am setting down my reflections on how St Lucia has changed me The first thing that strikes me is that I am so much more … Continue reading The Last Chapter…

As I write this blog we are even closer to the end of our wonderful adventure in St Lucia. I have given this blog the title I have, because of 2 events in the last few days that have made me realise more than ever that we should never take anything for granted and should … Continue reading Take nothing for granted

As I begin this 2020 blog, the toes are warm….in January (!!!),  the tan is easily topped up nicely at weekends and we are now almost ready to welcome Catherine to experience the beauty and bounty of St Lucia. We have had a quiet and uneventful 2 weeks since the new  year began, enjoying the rest … Continue reading 2020 Vision!

As I said in my last blog, Lucians love Christmas. They love Christmas decorations, they are up everywhere, they love Christmas songs and carols, all with an upbeat reggae or calypso beat, they love to party and to laugh, and sometimes they love to be just a little crazy. There is even a Lucian Christmas … Continue reading A Lucian Christmas

Autumn was never lovelier, nor warmer. The heat is less humid and it is now cooler at night so we don’t need the air con, and rarely the fan. The trade winds have now started too which makes it feel cooler, the locals call them the Advent winds. We have had a busy few weeks … Continue reading A Caribbean Autumn

Before I start, I will warn you that this blog is the longest yet. As I sit down to begin this ‘chapter’, and review the past 4 weeks since Anthony returned, I am stunned by how much has happened and what we have done. The overriding impression I have, as I am sorting the photos … Continue reading More adventures in Paradise…

It is now nearing the end of October and we have just said goodbye to our first house guest, the unique and adventurous Lucy. Lucy and I have been friends for over 20 years since we met at NCT coffee mornings with our babies, Sam and Fabian. Our 2 weeks together was uplifting girlfriend time … Continue reading Visitors

Now my take on our last 10 days to add to Anthony’s blog. Friday evening is firmly established, as you may by now have gathered, as ‘rum punch at the Yacht Club’ night. During our 7 weeks together here, we have seen some pretty gorgeous sunsets, but last Friday’s was the best yet. Still no … Continue reading Walking and other bits.

You may remember that Allie put me in touch with a young Expat called Zac who has been living here with his wife Ruth and 3 year old daughter Emmie for 3 months and we arranged to meet for a lunchtime drink. We got together on Wednesday for couple of beers at lunchtime and had … Continue reading ANTHONY’S ST LUCIA BLOG – PART 5

If anyone had told me a year ago that I’d be spending the best part of half a year living on St Lucia I’d have laughed in their face but here I am. Alison is a remarkable woman with a strong tendency to achieve what she sets out to do and so here we are! … Continue reading ANTHONY’S ST LUCIA BLOG – The Next Bit