I’ve been on Utila for a week now. It’s been fun getting re-acquainted with old friends like Monica, Tony P, and all the other people that are still here from when I was here last. But just as well, I’ve met a whole slew of new people here that are wonderful and fascinating, and in doing so, having new friends in the making. It’s just so damn cool. But what I find most interesting, is how many of the locals remember me, and welcome me back. From the waitress at Munchies, to the lady at the supermarket, to Alice the travel agent on the island, to the guy at the motor shop. Everyone waves and welcomes me back. I didn’t think that my being here a few months back was all that memorable for them. It gave me a very nice feeling of being somewhat at home here.
I like it.
Other than that, I’ve been trying to take it easy the past few days, just enjoying being settled in. Been invited to people’s houses for dinner and drinks, and stuff like that. Lisa is now on the island, renting an apartment for the month, she’ll be playing things by ear after that.
The holidays are around the corner, and people are starting to feel the buzz of it all. Hopefully it won’t get too hectic or busy. But it should be interesting to experience Christmas in the Bay Islands. Hopefully it will meet or beat the expectations set by last Christmas in Belize.
We shall see.
Comment from: kajsa [Visitor]
hi tony! I am in caribbean now.. staying until the 2. of january.. just now cruising around the virgin islands, no chance you will sail out here before new year?? going to miami too for 2 nights before we fly back to norway the 4 of january.. hoper you’re great, enjoying utila..my paradise! -kajsa
Comment from: MIchael Greaney [Visitor]
Tony,
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you.
My last e-mail to you got bounced. I want to send you some pics of the kids.
Hope you are having a great Holiday!
Michael
P.S. What about the outboard story?
Comment from: Pam Stamey [Visitor]
I just wanted to wish you a merry Christmas. We all miss you so let us know when you will be back in Florida.
Love ya,
Pam
Comment from: mietsie [Visitor]
Hey Michael,
I thought I’d help you out a little regarding Tony’s outboards, the first one disappeared together with the dinghy I believe, the second one nearly killed Tony shooting up in the sky, and the third one, well, read the logs from June,
you’ll find the story somewhere there, 😉
mietsie
Comment from: Tony [Visitor]
Aha! That’s where you are sadly mistaken Mietsie! The latest outboard story has yet to be divulged publicly. Despite a few people privy to what happened (including you), who have been sworn to secrecy under the blood code of the Andiamo Secret Society, very few others know what really happened. And frankly, I want to keep it that way until I’m well over the mourning period. So that’s why I keep ignoring… ahem… OVERLOOKING… your requests for the outboard “story” Mike.
Comment from: mietsie [Visitor]
🙂
You make me smile,CC
mietsie