Living, as we do, in one of the more developed countries of the world we take so much for granted. We just assume there will be endless water, uninterrupted gas, oil and electricity, reliable and consistent Internet, reasonable quality roads and so on. And I can get a bit arsy when things go wrong. So, at first, when the electricity failed here I got cross. Then when there was no water for a while I became even grumpier. But, after a few days I got used to these small inconveniences. And, in the greater scheme of things, they are small. So I spent most of this morning calmly enduring an Internet connection that kept failing just as I was about to send some desperately important (?) messages and had to give up on a couple of Skype calls – one of which was to my daughter. Now when it’s approaching shower time prior to going out to eat, the water’s off again. Ah well! It doesn’t seem to phase the locals so I continue to learn from them.
i’m sure this Robinson Crusoe type lifestyle would not suit me forever but, for a while, it’s quite ‘cleansing’ as it puts life into the sort of perspective that our busy, terribly important and sophisticated lives so often fails to do. Actually, where I am staying is hardly basic ( if you can see it among the trees!)
but is in a very unspoilt and quiet part of this island. The road ( track) outside just merges into the beach so the vehicles just keep on going!
About 5 miles from my place is the town of West Emd which is THE happening place on the island – albeit at Roatan speed. It’s a sweet little community
and if you are into diving then this place must be heaven. There are dive shops and dive boats everywhere
plus even a few shops tempting visitors to spend their money in other ways
and with pride in the local content of what’s on offer.
There are a few half way decent restaurant/bars here also. So, after my shower, I will be off. Ah, but there’s no water. So?
Until the taps flow again
Richard
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