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So, what does one pack when heading to an unknown island for months on end? COFFEE. Bags of coffee. Despite the proximity to South America, coffee is disproportionately expensive to obtain here! Of course, as with many trips, once you have visited once you would have a much better idea of targeted collection of usefulContinue reading “Kit for Travelling to the Caribbean – Basic Living”

Despite being a modest chain of islands, the Grenadines boast a vast array of wildlife; from parrots to pufferfish, and tuna to turtles. However, as with many remote islands, the wildlife in the Grenadines has taken its fair share of persecution over the years. This is due to a host of reasons, ranging from habitatContinue reading “Wildlife of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines”

The weather here today is changeable, and despite our best efforts in getting out with the dogs first thing, the heavens opened and within two minutes we were soaked through. So all bedraggled and tails firmly between legs, we arrived back at the house to dry off! The dogs all seem grateful to be outContinue reading “Weekend in Mayreau”

It has been a whirlwind of a first 5 days on Mayreau – storm warning, getting introduced to as many animals on the island as possible, and now the previous volunteers Callum and Katie have set off heading back to the UK! And it has been a week of firsts – first emergency, first hummingbirdContinue reading “Handover Complete!”

So we began yesterday morning by walking the dogs down towards the beach, only to be met by the island’s policeman who informed us that there was a tropical wave (one down from hurricane grade) was on the way, and we were on the red zone. Having been warned that we should consider making ourContinue reading “Storm Karen”

Having caught the ferry from St Vincent to Mayreau, we were relieved and grateful to finally make it to a bed and shower! Albeit if the shower consists of a bucket and cup. Still beats the intermittent tap at an airport toilet… The island itself is another world; a beautiful combination of stunning scenery, incredibleContinue reading “Arrived!!”

Having finally touched down at the new St Vincent airport, we were met by Zim the driver to take us to the stop for the night before departing tomorrow for Mayreau. Stopping off for a local beer, as well as a taste of the local 85% proof rum was definitely the only way to beContinue reading “Landing in Paradise”

Sat writing this at 00:39 local time in Toronto, having fashioned a make-shift bed from the available benches in the airport awaiting the transfer. There is something eerily comforting about the quiet echo of a near-empty airport; drifting in and out of consciousness clinging on to one’s prized possessions. Having had a kind offer toContinue reading “The Long Haul”

And so it begins! How many bandages can you fit in one bag..

Thanks for joining us! On the 18th September, we will be flying out via Toronto to Saint Vincent, where we will be catching a boat the following morning to the little island that shall be home for the following four months – Mayreau! We will be uploading regular updates to this blog, so please stayContinue reading “The Journey Begins”