Current Rock of Residence:
Grand Cayman
Island Girl Since:
August 2016
Originally Hails From:
Manchester, UK
Emily is a relatively new island girl, having called Grand Cayman her home for just over 2 years. At first she wasn’t sure it was for her, but after getting past the culture shock of island time, island cars, and year-round humidity, she started to fall in love with the tropics – and all of its quirks!
She works by day as a music teacher, educating children in the art of woodwind and piano all over Grand Cayman; and works by night as a professional musician entertaining patrons in hotel bars with chilled out saxophone tunes. When not working she loves spending time on her rock animal spotting, drinking prosecco, and swimming in the ocean as the sun is setting (sometimes all three at the same time!).
Although sometimes she misses the bustle of the city and the chill of a winter’s day back in England, Emily has slowly found herself evolving into a real island girl who can appreciate the laid back Caribbean state of mind and the many joys that come from living in paradise. She still likes to get off the rock every now and then for an adventure though!
For more on Emily and her adventures, check out her blog Letters to England or follow her on Instagram.
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Experiencing Culture Shock When Traveling Off Your Island
There is a certain excitement one gets when going on a road trip that you don't get when flying. Yes, you dread sitting in the car all day, but you can listen to music all day and eat snacks that you don’t normally eat and your journey often has several destinations....
Sunkissed Christmas
This year I’ll be celebrating my 11th Christmas on this beautiful island and my main goal for this holiday season is to make the perfect sand-snowman. I can assure you that this is a task far more difficult than Pinterest or Instagram would have you believe. Last...
Christmas on Saba
It’s quiet out. And dark. The colourful street lights are up in each of the four villages of Saba, Chris Rea’s Driving Home for Christmas is playing, the tree is up, half hiding the presents underneath and the house smells of home-made cooking. It’s Christmas time...
My Love Letter to The Sea – How we are harming it and how we can protect it
I like the sea. That might be an under-statement: I really really love the sea. I love to see the different shades of blue, azure, turquoise and green. I love to take a stroll along the shoreline, barefoot, feeling the waves lapping over my toes, with various grades...
In Praise of Real Food
Island food culture is a wonderful riot, to be savoured and enjoyed. When we first came on island I was surprised by the food fusion between American, British and Caribbean fare. You would easily find an overblown pot of peanut butter alongside a similar-sized jar of...
How To Be An Annoying Tourist
The cruise ship horns are blasting. The streets are bustling with wide-eyed people donned in Hawaiian print. The smell of aerosol sunscreen spray fills the hot tropical air and stings your eyes. This can only mean one thing...peak tourist season is upon us. The...
