After just over 8 months on the island, and several false starts, we have finally moved house. We moved to almost the opposite side of the island (so no nearer work), to the quieter and more local area of Blue Hills. We have a small studio apartment, the place is compact, but has everything we need, including cable, internet and a gas BBQ. Its main strength though is that it has a very large surround balcony, providing a magnificent view of the ocean. The sea breeze also keeps the place cool and the outside mosquito free, so that you can sit out at night and relax without being eaten alive. A private path leads the 20ish steps required to reach the beach. There is little development on this side of the island and aside from the odd bark of a potcake, the only noise we hear is the sea. To get to work, we walk about 2 minutes along the beach to the road and either get the free bus to work, or if we want more of a lie in, we get a jitney. The bus brings us home at the end of each day. We are no nearer most of the shops etc, but we are only a 5 minute walk along the beach to ‘Horse-Eyed Jacks’ and the ‘Conch Shack’, our local bars and eateries. Things should also become easier when we finally get the jeep back on the road.
