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Vacations are hard work

I may need another vacation once I get home. Between the jet lag, the diving, the eating and the drinking, and the heat, I'm not sure I'm gonna  make it to the end of the week.

It's only day 3, and I'm pretty much wiped out.

Anywaze, we made it safely to the island late Saturday, and I've already managed to get in 3 dives. On the first dive I had some trouble equilizing [my ears] when I got down to about 70 feet, and opted out of the second dive that day, but despite my ears still feeling a little clogged today, I did manage to complete both dives without incident.

We also managed to find a little liquor store, a short walk from our resort, which has a pretty decent selection of wine, which is very surprising, considering there is not much happening on this island [Grand Turk]. Of course that does make for a somewhat relaxing time. So life is good!

We also rented a little golf cart for the non divers to explore the island, while the divers are diving, and to shuttle everyone to the different restaurants, and other attractions, we plan on visiting. The food at our resort isn't the greatest, so we're hoping by venturing out, we'll find some better, and if not, at least more interesting places.

Oh well, I better try and  get a little rest before heading to happy hour, dinner, and then starting this all over again tomorrow.

Maybe more later, but don't count on it. Like I said, I'm beat, besides the internet connection is hit or miss here, and I just don't want to deal with it any more.  Too many other things going on.

Comments

Mark VanKirk said…
Hope you guys have a great time!
Patricia G said…
hi there, I need to catch up with your writings. Cheers
Tricia

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