The first thing we noticed when getting off the plane in Antigua was the humidity. It hit us like a brick, even before we could see anything besides the inside of the airport. The taxi ride to our hotel/resort was calmer than the one getting us to DIA on Tuesday night. The Denver driver had little regard for speed limits or other traffic laws.
Here, they drive on the wrong side, by which I mean not the right side of the road. Even people walking tend to move to the left when passing opposing pedestrians, which makes for some interesting dance steps for the jet lagged.
Flowers are everywhere! Hibiscus, oleander, bougainvillea and a ton of ferns and flowers that I could not possibly name. This will be a nice spot to get over jet lag.
A huge variety of birds grace this island with interesting songs, the smaller ones merrily canvassing the resort area for tiny treats. The first we saw was a huge white egret, along the road on the way to the hotel. Others we identified by type – warblers, finches, doves, gulls: one was making noises like a bunch of squeaky windmills.
We walked along the beach, got our bearings and waited for the dinner to start. The clouds came in just after sunset, followed by a tropical downpour. What a great travel day!
Bunch of Geeks go Traveling 