FORGOT MY CAMERA CORD

So epic fail, I forgot to pack or more like I packed the wrong USB cord! Unfortunately I don't have the right cord to connect my camera to my computer in order to upload PICTURES! DOH!!!!!
I will look into uploading the chip onto a CD at a local camera shop and uploading them that way... Lo SIENTO!
On the camera I took pictures of the Roosters and Hens that are roaming the island... I mean seriously they are everywhere, even in front of a KFC, you know to think about it there are a lot of KFCs... hmmmmmmmmmm
Supposedly after the BIG ONE (Hurricane Ivan) they appeared all over the island. They are now the Island's pet.
And in the morning, they don't fail to give you your morning wake up call KOOOO KA ROOO KA ROOOOO!!!!
I am still settling in, I am looking for a place to call home, though the location is great - 1.5 miles from the Ritz, on the Beach with 3 pools and a gym on site, I'm not sure the dorm life is for me anymore!!! So ecaytrade.com has been a frequent web visit - it's the island's craigslist and target too, you will find everything from Rentals to hangers to bikes etc etc. I did find one place that looks very appealing but haven't heard back from the Contact... See what happens.
I had my first Boat trip - to Sting Ray City on a Thursday afternoon. Because the Spa was NUMBER 2 (only second the NEW Ritz that opened up early 2010) the Hotel Manger sponsored a boat trip with drinks and snacks to Sting Ray City. They actually close the spa!
It was beautiful, I mean crystal clear waters - you can see the white sands and the weather was perfect, So imagine resting on a boat with glass (cup) of wine in one hand and the sun ray beaming on you like a warm blanket and the wind is blowing in your hair! A gorgeous afternoon, to say the least. Once we arrived to the spot, which is in the middle of the water, you get into the sky blue water with the white sand - now it's not deep, though you're literally in the MIDDLE of the water, it only reached to my shoulders when the "wave" reached the highest point. For all you tall people, I know everyone is taller than me, it's really shallow! Once I was in the water these "mushroom with tails" came towards me, I am trying to keep cool but of course a scream or two comes out and I am so afraid to STEP on them (we all know what happened to the Crocodile hunter)! It reminded me of Venice, Italy instead of Pigeons, Sting Rays! They look and feel like wet mushrooms. I kept asking my new friends to "take a picture" once I get those emailed to me I will post them on here! I guess I kept calling out for a picture that my nickname is now "take my picture", well I wanted to capture the moment! hahaha
It was a very nice afternoon. I learned about the different types of boats and found out that Cuba is really not hard to visit so it may just happen...
My FATHER is visiting me, it has been a very nice visit! While I've been at work he has been relaxing and wondering around the island. We stopped in at the local pub and enjoyed a brewski together while listen to the NOT so American Idol wannabe's eeek, no I didn't get on the mic, save that for another night. I did find out where the local Irish hang out <3 ha hahahha.
The sunsets are stunning. There is nice picture on my camera :-) We walked about 5 miles that day.
We plan on jumping on the local bus and venture around the island tomorrow - RUM POINT...
Until then
LOVE AND MISS YOU

xoxo

HASMINE