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My first full day in Dominica was something else. After listening to rain thudder down on the roof all night, i could tell that today was not going to be a good day. After waiting half an hour for the gang to gather to go to Portsmouth a bus finally came to take us. The journey was longer than i remember, but nothing had really changed.
When we reached Portsmouth, our first stop was 'the phone shack' a bit like vodaphone and EE at home, i was hoping i would be able to get a sim for my blackberry, but it turns out that the blackberry wasn't unlocked. So then began the longest walk ever to purple turtle beach, hungry, hot and tired , i thought i may pass out at any given moment, but i clambered on.
Upon arrival of purple turtle i quickly got out of my hot sticky vest top and floaty skirt and had my sea bath, the reason being, the locals believe that if you go in cold water such as the river before the sea you will get pneumonia and you die!
The view from my little seat in the sand was beautiful, seeing all the yachts and the bright blue sky and clear water was amazing.
After the painful walk to Purple Turtle, i was adamant that i was not walking back. So we found a bus that for 10EC$ would take us up to the supermarket
When we got the supermarket i pulled out my pre prepared shopping list and set out to find all the items i needed which i did with success. 200EC$ later (which converts to about £66) my shopping was finished. Now to wait for another bus to take us home.
With the sun at its peak and no buses going our way all hope was lost, until the bus driver (i say bus, more of a 12 seat mini bus) that took us from purple turtle to the supermarket came to my rescue! The 4 of us hopped in and waited as 7 other people joined us.
We finally reached Dos D'ane, i dont think i have ever been so grateful in all of my life, i packed my shopping away and had a siesta, mums favourite time of the day LOL!
As it was a wednesday i wasnt willing to boot the tradition of Spag Bowl. So i got out all my ingredients and attempted to make y-brows most famous dish! (See photo for finished product)
Feeling very pleased with myself i tucked into my dinner and by the time i was finished, shona arrived at the house telling me it was time to get ready to go on the road.
While on the road i saw many familiar faces, such as Meigo, and Diana and her brood of 4 who were all pleased to see i had returned to the island.
After visiting everyone and doing the 'hello,how are you' i went home and went straight to sleep.
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