Just another day...

Another beautiful day on the island. It's a constant 82 degrees here during the afternoon, and with a constant sea breeze, it's deeeelightful.

But I could NEVER live here for any length of time. There is no buzz here, no rush of activity, save the four cruise ships that land everyday. People are not involved in their community, and the little resources any organization has, they are careful to guard it with suspicion. Poeple are afraid that every visitor is a solicitor, that every charity is a "loan," and that every non-profit theater who asks for a donation is the devil...

But of course given the island's history as a small paradise stripped of its natural resources and pride, the general distrust of the government and outsiders is more than understandable.

Besides that, its' EXPENSIVE! Gas is $3.15 a gallon, and with all of the hills, it's not exactly cheap to navigate the 12 mile island. Little things that are all imported cost a lot, and even water and electricity are through the roof. Also, there is no dairy on the island, so all the milk is reconstituted. Bleaghh.

Oop, off to rehearsal at the Theater...