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A Long Way From Anything

A guy trying to find a home that never was.

Need a break

Monday, June 25, 2007
Every weekend for the past few weeks I've been travelling. I really
need some time off. Not to complain mind you. Three weeks ago I was
in the carribbean. This past weekend I saw a good friend of mine get
married.

It's posted on flickr if you're interested. If you don't have my
flickr info, shoot me an email.

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Family

Monday, June 11, 2007
While I was away on vacation, one of my uncles died. I got the news when I returned and rushed to be there, but unfortunately, I missed the funeral. He was my godfather, which, if you're not Catholic, doesn't mean a lot. However, Catholics view the godparent as the religious role-model - not just a backup parent.

My uncle never had an easy life. He struggled to overcome things his entire life. Throughout it all, he was a good godfather though. He was an example of what a good person should be.

He really liked baking. So once we got home, the girlfriend and I baked chocolate-chip cookies in his honor...

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Vacation Report

So after flying 7 hours, travelling 1000 miles, etc, etc... Not so much with the St. Lucia. Don't get me wrong, the beaches are nice, but unless you're one of the people who just stays inside of your resort all of the time, you'll be sorely disappointed. The people of the island are rude, greedy, and view americans/white people as nothing but moneybags. At one point, after volunteering directions (that I didn't need - I was already going the right way and didn't ask) a native girl stuck her hand out at me and demanded payment. I refused and she got beligerant. At another time I actually had natives attack the car I was in - demanding money. The few times I drove through the captial city (The Castries) - the driving was nigh on impossible since the pedestrians just walk out in traffic whenever they want. Oftentimes right in front of you.

Therefore, not so much with the Saint Lucia.

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