Casualties of an Island Laundry Day
I now have what's called a "Saba Washer," or, as I like to call it, a fancy gallon bucket. This might seem “cute” and maybe even a little romantic if your idyllic island existence comprises of you and possibly your partner. I, however, am five humans deep in soiled...
Island Summer: The Leftovers
Beginning each June, it happens: The Exodus. It makes me feel like I'm on the show, The Leftovers. Suddenly, all of my friends just disappear. It’s a challenging and emotional time for those of us left behind on this increasingly scorching (it is Island Summer, after...
Why You Should Be Your Rock’s Ambassador
I happen to be one of the many people living on a rock that not only loves my rock but also makes a living from others who love my rock and visit it from time to time. This is why I believe it’s part of my duty as a guest in the beautiful country I call home to be a...
How I Forgot I Live on an Epic Island
Before I got to this point - the point where I somehow forgot that I live on an epic island - life was just slower, more social. I never got carried away with the day to day grind just because there was something I had to do. It was more important to take a moment to...
Island Bureaucracy At Its Finest
The VISA requirements on Roatan state that you can only stay for 90 days. You can extend your stay for an additional 30 days for $20 but after that, you must leave for at least 72 hours (and going to any of the C4 countries such as Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador or...
Soon Come
An Excellent Island Adage For Living, But Bad For Renovations Ah, the pace of island life. If you haven't heard, it's a bit slower than most everywhere else in the world. Many see this as a bonus; it is, in fact, the reason many choose to live on an island in...
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