September 12, 2008

Amelia said, "Mom, I feel werid inside"

Amelia and I laid awake last night, on top of the covers, in our bed, in our new apartment, with the windows wide open, listening to the sounds of the crickets and the frogs and the fan and feeling so weird inside. I told Amelia I knew exactly how she felt because I was feeling it to.

We arrived in Grenada in the dark. Grampa Griff and Nana Cheryl met us at the airport and after brief hugs and making of plans to meet up the next day, we jumped in our taxi and we were off to our new temporary apartment.

To arrive at night was a little unsettling. We drove and drove and then headed up a bumpy dirt road. Alex, leaned over and said he was getting a little scared. I was thinking the same thing but then we rounded the bend and there nestled in what felt like the jungle, was our beautiful 4-plex apartment building.

The owners Justin and Gail came down to meet us and made us feel so welcome. I asked Justin if there was any problems with crime or breakins and he said he would "Guarantee" me we would be safe. Their house is right behind our apartment on the hill. Justins wife Gail is a teacher and I just feel really really safe with them so close. Gail has already offered to take Amelia to school with her one day. She has been teaching kindergarten for 23 years.

Regardless of how nice the place was or how nice the owners were. It felt weird to be dropped off with our stuff in the middle of nowhere. The heat was also crazy insane. You guys have no idea how HOT. Like oven hot. Red, sweaty faces hot. Wet back and sticky legs HOT. Yuck. We all fought over the shower. There is no hot water but there is no need for it. The cold water runs warm from the sun.

The good news is that the apartment is brand new. We are the first people to live in it. They even hooked up the cable for us and we will have Internet in 12 days. The mattresses are new. The kitchen is huge. The balcony is pretty. We have a washing machine and lines to dry our clothes. The apartment is surrounded by fruit trees too, very cool....oranges,star fruit, breadfruit, avocados, limes, mangoes, papaya, squash, corn, bananas, newnee, golden apples, coconuts....

I know this freaky feeling with go in a few days but for now we will just push through it and try to resume some regular routine stuff, like grocery shopping, family dinners, games, and Gilmore girls.....

12 comments:

  1. Glad you all made it safely - I have no doubt you'll be fine. Tell Graham it's TGIF back here.....

    Killeen

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  2. So is there air conditioning in the apartment? How close are you to the market? Are you by the bus stop? come on...more details!

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  3. i second JT - pictures!! glad you arrived safe and have a lovely home to settle into.

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  4. Avocado and limes. It sounds like a little piece of heaven.

    Can't wait till you have internet hooked up. The girls are missing their phone calls with Millie.

    And yes, pictures are definately needed!

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  5. Gilmore Girls? who likes that show? ...I do...ok..whatever! Yeah...lets see some pictures, I have some of you drinking on the job!

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  6. Hey Guys, Sorry no pics yet. I am using the internet on Dads boat while we are here. Once we get internet at the apartment I will send pics. There is a foodland down the road from us but not much selection. The bus costs about a dollar, so that is good and they are frequent. No air conditioning and it feels like you can't breath. Graham laughed about TGIF...he tells everyone how it is like a million Fridays and no weekends! Brian send me the photos! Annie....can you read your cards and find out if we are suppose to be here because it feels SO STRANGE!!! Miss you guys. Julie

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  7. Oh one more thing.....we would love guests. We have an extra room and if you are a family of 7 there is a fully furnished apartment below us that you can have....We will be here for at least two months!!! Pleeeaaassseee...l

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  8. Not sure if I will have time, but I might see if I can fly to Granada and take the ferries back to the East Coast of the Dominican. I know have the plans for the condos from the architect in the DR, so things are moving quite quickly. I will see if I can pull it off! If not maybe you guys could stop by for a visit!

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  9. Aaron, our hopes are up!!! you better make it happen buddy. We are heading the opposite direction once the boat is fixed. So now is the time....

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  10. a trip to grenada sounds very appealing. why not? i can't think of a reason why i wouldn't! ha. julie check your facebook for pics of the "last dinner."

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  11. Your apartment sounds wonderful Julie. I love the idea of having all those fruit trees in your backyard. What does a starfruit tree look like? It sounds as if you are going to settle in quite nicely to your new place. And for us the cool weather has settled in so enjoy the heat!! We miss you guys already. Trese

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