Very Jolly Harbour

Trip Start Jan 01, 2006

Trip End Jan 11, 2006

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Flag of Antigua and Barbuda Jolly Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda
Wednesday, January 4, 2006

Woo hoo!! Talk about a vacation... you know our friends teased us that we were going on a "honeymoon" vacation. Call it what you may, this place is beautiful. I only wish I could have seen it when my Grandma Mac grew up here. Back then the island was famous for its lush Botanical Gardens, the Cathedral in St. Johns was a masterpiece, and homes were few and far between. From pictures and stories, its wonderful to be here and hold on to a piece of her. I cannot go back, but if I could I would definitely have made the trip while Nora-Ann and Dale were still here. I am flooded with memories, and miss them very much. It is easy to see why they loved this island. Even the late Princess Diana vacationed here in Jolly Harbour!

We have enjoyed some of the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets imaginable. No, unimaginable... I couldn't dream up a palate as saturated as the one I witness here

Balcony of our Villa

. The indigo ocean laps at the bright white sand until it fades to fuchsia and eventually a brilliant tiffany blue. With Montserrat in the background, where my grandmother was actually born- I feel connected. Strange as it may sound, connected to the family I love and miss.

We will be diving tomorrow and I cannot wait! The pictures from my fathers Antigua collection have been on my mind since the day we got here. I only hope the reefs have not degraded significantly in the 15+ years that have passed since those photos were taken... Off to lunch at the restaurant on the beach- Castaways. It will likely be Hawaiian Pizza, our favorite! So much for local cuisine... I'll introduce Matt to the Roti when we get to St. Johns.

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