söndag 15 januari 2012

Yes, we are here!

We have adjusted immediately to the Caribbean style (slow) and prioritised getting ourselves settled in before finding an internet spot. But not to worry, we have arrived safe and sound, even our luggage, which took four extra days to reach us (and 3 hours for Bjarni with airport and customs officials). Let me summarize our experiences so far:
-Trip went great, kids are tough and we vere very impressed that they could take a 14 hour flight without even a complaint. Only complaint was when we landed in Miami, and Eira was asleep. Bjarni gently put her shoes on and she woke up just in time for Customs, screaming like crazy. The line in front of us was at least a couple of hours long - great. But, screaming children seem to do the trick, someone swiftly came and waved us past all lines, and we were through. We later realised that the rason for her outbirst was a tiny tube of toothpaste that was stuck inside her shoe! Since the luggage didn't make the trip tp Miami from Heathrow, we had to go out to do some diaper shopping. We quickly found that it seems no one in Miami speaks English! Bjarni called a cab to take him to the super market, but couldn't make himself undestood, so the receptionist simply took his phone and fixed it.
-House is great! Though it is perched on a really steep hill, so we expect some nice leg muscle soon. And since it is open on the sides, close to the roof, with only mosquito net separating us from the jungle outside - it sort of feels like sleeping i a pet store. Earplugs have some in very handy. Bats and green parrots reside up at the roof, and there are hens and a rooster (pleese shoot him, by the way) in the garden. You so not throw away organic garbage here - just toss it out the window.
-Food is beyond description, so lovely. We watch the fishermen cath the fish early afternoon, and it is on our plate for dinner a couple of hours later. Breakfast is pancaces with fresh papaya, bananas, pineapple and coconut.

Short update, we will try to post some pictures soon! Now - off to the beach!
Take care!.......and keep limin'!

3 kommentarer:

  1. Hei hó, frábært að heyra :D
    Kveðja frá Íslandi :D

    SvaraRadera
  2. Oh vad roligt att få ett livstecken ifrån er! Jag har kollat bloggen varje dag! Ha det underbart och hälsa hela familjen! kram!

    SvaraRadera
  3. Låter som att ni har det galet härligt, sådär idylliskt som en 'legit' resa till Karibien ska vara - inget all-inclusive-tjafs :D
    Kramar till er alla, och njuuuut!

    SvaraRadera