Maddie's Arrival

After 16 long hours of traveling I finally arrived in St. Lucia! The “large” airport located at the very south of the island is not very “large” at all.  Although, it is larger than the very tiny airport for small planes in Castries. Getting off the plane you walk down what the woman next to me called the “presidential stairs.” I refrained from waving to the imagined crowd.

The Presidential Stairs

A short walk away, there is a very small terminal where I went through customs, received my bag and went outside where CEHI’s driver Kusbert picked me up.

Although I was extremely tired and wanted to pass out, I stayed awake. Our house is at the very north end of the island so driving from the airport is like a tour of the island.

First view of a beach!

Elektra kept you up to date with our weekend activities, so here are some random things I’ve noticed/learned while being in St. Lucia:

1.     There are lots of horses tied up along the highways
2.     “Private” beaches aren’t legally private, lucky us!
3.     If you boil the drinking water, it tastes great!
4.     You’re a fool to buy American brands at the grocery store $$$
5.     Always be prepared for random bursts of rain
6.     Lots of people tend to litter :(
7.     The drinking age is 18
8.     The water is refreshing, and not freezing cold
9.      ALWAYS look three times before crossing the street, people drive CRAZY

Shout out to the honeymooning couple on my plane— sorry that there is all this rain!