Have become a very lazy person - chilled to the bone! Spent yesterday on the patio here at the apartments (where I continue to be the only guest - so it is now my private detached condo by the sea, if anyone asks!).
I would have been just as lazy today but the weather had other plans. First thing it was breezy and hot (30 degrees). I called at the pharmacy then came straight back to change my top (which kept blowing round my ears!). I don't think the Bajans are ready for my white bits to be on display!
So, headed out for a second time and went into Bridgetown to look at duty free stuff. I really want a piece of jewellery with a stone the same colour as the blue-green of the sea. Found that some emeralds come up pale and bluish - then found some earrings for $100 US - but didn't buy. Went into Columbian Emeralds and was helped (by a beautiful guy called Dave) to try on several pieces that I can't afford! A diamond and emerald ring versus a diamond and emerald necklace. One £820 and one £620.Amazing salesman as he was, I told him it was head v. heart on this one and I really do need to save for a new kitchen. I have 5 days to win the lottery or marry a millionaire and then go back and find Dave for a shopping spree!
Headed out of Bridgetown for Holetown to the new posh mall 'Lime Grove'. too posh for me and full of posh white people showing off - so I beat a hasty retreat and went into 'Just Grillin'' - just as the downpour hit - and boy did it hit! By the time I went back to my car it was in several inches of water, so I had to take of my sandals and wade to it! Just call me Mrs Noah. Ha ha, reminds me of home.
Once in the car, I found the temperature had dropped to 22 degrees (Bajan version of chilly). I started heading home but the traffic was bad so I detoured to Earthworks Pottery for a coffee and a slice of banana loaf - and jolly good too! Traffic still pants but not as big pants as earlier - so home for 4pm ish - and temperature on the rise again as the rain has stopped. Must remember to wash my feet from the barefoot wading!
No chat up or tune today - no beach lolling either. If the clouds pass I'll have more to report tomorrow.
BKBx
Weather big pants here too - hot spell now a lovely memory & clouds & rain now in residence, ready for Whit Friday & the double bank holiday. I've threaded the bunting for Monday so just have Jubilee cupcakes to make. Union Jack nail varnish or is that too, too chavvy?? Hmm, thought so.
ReplyDeleteBig news is I've finished writing my reports, hoorah!! Unfortunately, 2 days on the laptop has done my back in. Off for a bath in a minute to soak it away. If that doesn't work, I'll hit it with alcohol.
Tune of the day - Raindrops are falling on my head.
Chat up line of the day - there's a few hours left...you never know!
H xx