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It takes 205 195 steps to get from my front door to the beach (I recounted today - twice.  Must have taken short steps my first trip.  It's actually 150 steps from my apartment building to the sand, but add another 45 for the walk around my building and up the stairs).

Pizza cutters also serve as good bottle openers (thanks Jen).

I have to keep ALL of my food in the fridge - including chips, cereal, etc.

I am told to be thankful for the (loud) chickens - they eat the centipedes.

I am extremely thankful for the mongoose - no snakes!!!

Don't think I'll need my hair dryer, curling iron, or make-up for the next few months.

Got my first two pieces of mail today - thanks to the Preslars and my brother (though I had to remind Nick that just because we drive on the opposite side of the road doesn't mean that he has to put the stamp and return address on the opposite side of the envelope)!

Missed having Jen as my navigator tonight - my first solo experience driving around the island.  Thanks to Lisa for picking up her phone all 7 times; thanks to Jeff for coming to get me; thanks to both of them for keeping Chris, the rental car owner, company while I was still trying to find my way!

Bingo on the beach every other Tuesday night - love it!

Pulled pork sandwich had a hint of citrus in the sauce - very good.

Anxious to try out the fresh limes from Lisa and Jeff.

To do list:  hiking to the tide pool, moonlight kayaking, and maybe even scuba diving!