Yesterday we ran out of gas for the stove... this is one of the most frustrating things to happen on the island. A lot of the time you can't just run to the store and buy another tank, especially because there is a shortage right now (so I heard anyway). Thank goodness for neighbours though!! This morning we went over to Asif's and made some pancakes on his stove. The plan is to also use his oven for pizza tonight! Oh, speaking of pizza, another frustrating thing is when the cheese goes moldy after 1 week! I just bought some Mozzarella cheese in Roseau last Friday (to shred for pizza) and its already going bad... AHHHHHHH. And it is very expensive!!!!
On a good note, I had lots of fun with my parents last week!! They flew to the island for a visit March 10-17, and they really enjoyed it. Now they understand what I mean when I say its paradise! (well except when the above frustrations happen!)
We got a chance to see quite a bit of the island- Swam up Titou Gorge, hiked to Trafalgar Falls, soaked in sulphur springs (sooo nice), rowed up Indian River (where Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed- when they visit Calypso), toured a Carib village, and hiked out to Emerald Pool (which I swam in as well- cold, but awesome!)
Well that's all for now! Time to get some more ingredients for the pizza :) I will post a pic of it when its cooked! This is our first attempt at making pizza from scratch... wish us luck!
Peace, love, happiness (and homemade pizza),
-Stef xoxox
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
Chaudiere Pool trip- a source of inspiration!
So as I mentioned before, I haven't really been inspired to write much lately. Some crappy things happened in my life that made me feel FAR from inspired. Both of my pups (Mulligan and Monty) have moved onto new, and hopefully better, homes- the former physically, and the latter spiritually. Either way, I miss them both very much and its hard not to have a dog with me here and at home. Dogs will always have a place in my heart, and I can't wait until I finally get the chance to have another one (and will not have to give it up to anybody). Though I suppose you can never keep your dog forever, as much as you wish you could!
Anyway, today is the first day I have felt inspired to write more entries and add pictures. Today I saw some of the real beauty that this country has to offer, and its a miracle what nature can do for your soul. It is truly uplifting, because you see its many gifts; none of which are material. And this country is not about material things; it is about the joy of living in a natural environment.
A while back, I really decided to embrace the phrase "Carpe diem"- "Seize the day". Today, I did. I realized that if I didn't do some scary things, I was not really living. I didn't want to look back on today and say "I really wish I did that". I wanted to say "I did it. And I won't regret it." So what exactly did I do?
I did this:
...And slid down this:
Was I scared??? YES!! There are a couple times that I second guessed it. But I said to myself, no... I hiked ALL the way here (which is a feat, let me tell you..) and I am not going all the way home just to say "that would have been fun, but I was too scared to do it..I wonder what it would have been like?"
So, having said all of this, looking back I suppose the crappy things in my life recently may have been a source of inspiration after-all. They made me realize that life is short and we have to enjoy it while we have it. And we have to seize the day, and seize all of the things we have each day because they will not be there forever.
In summary, we crazy spouses endured a puke-inducing drive through the Dominican mountains, hiked through difficult terrain in the rainforest, convinced ourselves to jump off a scary cliff into the river (MORE THAN ONCE), rode a waterfall (SOME of us more than once), and took a "shortcut" up a very steep mountain (where I was sure we would lose someone and/or their child). Why?? "It was all for the blog." (inside joke...)
In all seriousness, many of us conquered our fears and truly LIVED! (really, all of us made it through unscathed...except for the rock that got a little too comfy with my elbow....)
CARPE DIEM.
Peace, love, happiness (and life),
Stef xoxox
Some more pics of our adventure!
Anyway, today is the first day I have felt inspired to write more entries and add pictures. Today I saw some of the real beauty that this country has to offer, and its a miracle what nature can do for your soul. It is truly uplifting, because you see its many gifts; none of which are material. And this country is not about material things; it is about the joy of living in a natural environment.
A while back, I really decided to embrace the phrase "Carpe diem"- "Seize the day". Today, I did. I realized that if I didn't do some scary things, I was not really living. I didn't want to look back on today and say "I really wish I did that". I wanted to say "I did it. And I won't regret it." So what exactly did I do?
I did this:
...And slid down this:
Was I scared??? YES!! There are a couple times that I second guessed it. But I said to myself, no... I hiked ALL the way here (which is a feat, let me tell you..) and I am not going all the way home just to say "that would have been fun, but I was too scared to do it..I wonder what it would have been like?"
So, having said all of this, looking back I suppose the crappy things in my life recently may have been a source of inspiration after-all. They made me realize that life is short and we have to enjoy it while we have it. And we have to seize the day, and seize all of the things we have each day because they will not be there forever.
In summary, we crazy spouses endured a puke-inducing drive through the Dominican mountains, hiked through difficult terrain in the rainforest, convinced ourselves to jump off a scary cliff into the river (MORE THAN ONCE), rode a waterfall (SOME of us more than once), and took a "shortcut" up a very steep mountain (where I was sure we would lose someone and/or their child). Why?? "It was all for the blog." (inside joke...)
In all seriousness, many of us conquered our fears and truly LIVED! (really, all of us made it through unscathed...except for the rock that got a little too comfy with my elbow....)
CARPE DIEM.
Peace, love, happiness (and life),
Stef xoxox
Some more pics of our adventure!
The Cabrits Wine Cruise
Hi all!
I have been REALLY BAD at updating my blog lately, so I apologize for that. I guess I haven't been too inspired to write about anything... until today...which I will get to :)
But first, I haven't put up pictures of the wine cruise yet! That was a really fun event that the Cabrits Dive Centre offered to the Ross Spouses. Basically we sailed out a little ways, drank some wine, swam, snorkeled, and took lots of fun pictures!
Enjoy :)
-Stef
I have been REALLY BAD at updating my blog lately, so I apologize for that. I guess I haven't been too inspired to write about anything... until today...which I will get to :)
But first, I haven't put up pictures of the wine cruise yet! That was a really fun event that the Cabrits Dive Centre offered to the Ross Spouses. Basically we sailed out a little ways, drank some wine, swam, snorkeled, and took lots of fun pictures!
Enjoy :)
-Stef
Carnivale!
Enjoy my picture slideshow from Carnivale, Dominica's annual celebration, in Portsmouth which took place at the end of February!
Enjoy!
-Stef
Enjoy!
-Stef
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