This week we learned something about island banking. First, there are no bank machines, second, the bank is only open once a week for a few hours and thirdly, have plenty of ID for any transaction. So the result is we´ll have to wait for another week to get our hands on some cold hard cash. We did however enjoy a nice lunch at Captain Jack´s waterfront cafe which has a wonderful view of the Hopetown harbour and lighthouse. Yesterday we walked over to Tahiti Beach and were amazed by the number of beautiful homes along the way. Many of these homes are for rent at this time of year and you and thirteen friends can enjoy the stunning Bali Hai, with its personal concierge, chef, boat with captain, lap pool , hot tub, tennis courts etc. and all for a mere $25,000 a week. The fishing, party boat left today for Florida and we certainly enjoyed the fresh fish they gave us from their catch. We can see Jr. setting up the band for tonight so it looks like Chas will have to forgo his nightly scrabble match. We will let you know in our next blog whether we stay on Elbow cay tomorrow and watch the surfing competition or travel to Guana Cay for the Pig Roast.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Feb. 18th - 21st
This week we learned something about island banking. First, there are no bank machines, second, the bank is only open once a week for a few hours and thirdly, have plenty of ID for any transaction. So the result is we´ll have to wait for another week to get our hands on some cold hard cash. We did however enjoy a nice lunch at Captain Jack´s waterfront cafe which has a wonderful view of the Hopetown harbour and lighthouse. Yesterday we walked over to Tahiti Beach and were amazed by the number of beautiful homes along the way. Many of these homes are for rent at this time of year and you and thirteen friends can enjoy the stunning Bali Hai, with its personal concierge, chef, boat with captain, lap pool , hot tub, tennis courts etc. and all for a mere $25,000 a week. The fishing, party boat left today for Florida and we certainly enjoyed the fresh fish they gave us from their catch. We can see Jr. setting up the band for tonight so it looks like Chas will have to forgo his nightly scrabble match. We will let you know in our next blog whether we stay on Elbow cay tomorrow and watch the surfing competition or travel to Guana Cay for the Pig Roast.
