The Backyard Can Be a Very Scary Place ...

I really like being outside ... particularly after such a long winter when I was confined to a small clearing amongst the snow drifts. You would think that I might have the entire backyard to myself where I can run to my wee heart's desire, enjoying the breeze, oblivious to the pleas coming from top of the stairs, and ignoring the rattle of my beloved Cheerios offered up as a bribe.

But my Garden of Eden has been infiltrated by some unwelcome guests ...

The Magpies have begun nesting in the Bar-B-Q and the crazy Robin is attacking the house. Lately, walking out on our deck is like a lesson in handling hazardous material. Unfortunately, it's through the back door and over the deck I must travel to get to the facilities ...

Once I have skulked my way out the door and down the stairs ... I have to contend with the flock of birds perched in the trees. I feel like I'm on the set of an Alfred Hitchcock movie ... I think they are all up there just waiting for me. It's not that I'm paranoid or anything but I do believe, for now, that it's in my best interest to get out, get done and get in ...

One Thing Leads To Another ...

Those are the immortal words of The Fixx ... I think that's what happens with Scottie dogs too. You start with one, Moi, and before ye know it, a bonney boy finds himself surrounded by all things Scottie ... You got your stuffed Scotties and your purse Scotties; you got your sweater Scotties and your jewelry Scotties.

Dallis and Devony Votova found this handsome laddie and knew that me Mum would love this special treasure.

However, I might suggest that none of these impostors has my charm and good looks ~wink~

Great Scot

It's a Pup party!

Today was a play date with Wilson ... Wilson is a baby Cairn that owns Mom's friend Rhonda. We had a whale of a time racing around the house, wrassling, and chewing on each other. At one point I was able to give my leetle friend a nudge and push him under the cedar chest. But Wilson was relentless and always came back for more.

Here we are after we'd been playing together for about an hour. By this time we were clearly tuckered out ... or else Mum wouldn't have been able to catch the both of us ...

As for tonight ... I'm just exhausted and I do believe it's time for my nap.

Farewell .. Paradise

Friday, March 5

Unfortunately, today is the day we have to leave paradise.

When we flew into St Lucia, we arrived at the smaller airport in Castries. However, we are scheduled to depart from the larger airport in Hewanorra. But first, there is the small matter of a 2 hour bus trip across the island. The drive did allow us an opportunity to see more of the island.

The island is very hilly; it has so many groves (or are they stands?) of banana trees you can't count them all. There are also acres and acres of tropical rainforest around each bend and corner, and then around the next curve you get a glimpse of the blue Caribbean sea.

What a wonderful trip ...

A Caribbean Street Party

Thursday, March 4

Today the resort is hosting a street party. We were treated to a live band, dancers, food, and craft vendors.

As always ... we had some of the most amazing seafood.

Bore Da ...

Wednesday, March 3

Bore Da ... is Welsh for Good Morning ... Pnawnd Da means Good Afternoon, and as for Good Evening ... Noswaith
Da.

The lesson is Welsh is in honor of our wonderful new friends. We shared dinner with Bill and Kate on Monday and we made such a wonderful connection, we arranged to meet them for dinner tonight at Mario's. Where we were treated to a fantastic antipasto bar the featured so many wonderful treats.

When Jeff and I make our way to Europe .. we have to stop in Cardiff to see the Spence's.

A Chocolate! Buffet

Tuesday, March 2

We took a trip into Castries today to do some shopping. We shared a ride with a really niced couple from South Hampton, England. We spent some time at the open air market, where we picked up some souvenirs. Jeff decided against the Cohibas.

We also went to the duty free shops. Here's a picture of our shopping companions ... John and Sara.

We had dinner at a wonderful French restaurant ... it was spectacular. A couple of firsts ... first time I ever ate in a 5-star restaurant, and Jeff's first escargot. I wanted to take pictures in the restaurant but thought better of it.

When we returned to the hotel after dinner ... the culinary staff was setting up .... a CHOCOLATE buffet. Need I say more ...