http://mags51.edublogs.org Life on a tropical island. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:20:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In preparation for going home to Aberdeenshire for Christmas, I thought I'd better start re-acclimatising now!! Don't ya just love snow?!? http://mags51.edublogs.org/2009/12/02/getting-ready-for-going-home-for-christmas/ I looked out this morning on a grey/black sky and thought we were in for a day of rain again...the next time I looked out...this was the view. I just love rainbows!![gallery] http://mags51.edublogs.org/2009/11/20/rainbow-always-magical/ Follow this link for more photos... http://albums.phanfare.com/isolated/1GbJbe6w/1/4442641 http://mags51.edublogs.org/2009/11/15/pirates-week-photos/ [gallery] Pirates' Week opened as always with lots of colour, music and drama. The customary invasion by the pirates was marred by a rather choppy harbour which meant they sailed in - and transferred to a barge for landing...however, they then successful captured the 'Governor' and the week of festivities began ... http://mags51.edublogs.org/2009/11/14/pirates-week-2009/   [gallery] I had a cookery lesson today from Ann MacFarlane, our neighbour along the beach. She was making a Jamaican traditional dish called Codfish and Ackee. I have tasted it in a local restaurant but I could't say I particularly liked it. However, now I have tasted the freshly cooked version using ... http://mags51.edublogs.org/2009/10/18/codfish-and-ackee/ Today was the first time I have ever joined a march...I was supporting Rotary Central supporting the annual Silent Witness March for women who have died as the result of domestic abuse...and those who live in fear of it. It is a big problem on the island, and, I am ... http://mags51.edublogs.org/2009/10/17/silent-witness-march/ The start of the Primary School league in Cayman is a football rally for all the teams taking part. Some photos here of my new school Savannah Primary - playing in blue - and my previous school North Side Primary - playing in dark green. I stayed for the first ... http://mags51.edublogs.org/2009/10/03/the-start-of-the-football-season/ Another Scottish invasion of Cayman...fabulous!! Mini Morrison thriving in the sun! All getting sufficient R & R - just too many decisions...pool or beach...lunch at the apartment or at Rum Point....mudslide or rum runner...sleep or read...zzzzzzzzz![gallery] http://mags51.edublogs.org/2009/09/25/kirsty-keith-annie-and-stephen-and-mini-mo/ Mum has just gone home...it was great having her on Cayman for a few weeks - just a pity I had to work for some of it...most of it?!? Here are a few pics of her enjoying herself...on a cookery course, sailing, swimming...Next year, Mum?!?      [gallery] http://mags51.edublogs.org/2009/09/03/mum-in-cayman/ Have managed to have several 'get-togethers' with my sisters since returning to Scotland for a 'holiday' (a misnomer...have been getting the house ready for rental and have had to clear a whole lot of clutter...18 years worth in this house![gallery] ). It was great to see them all - individually and ... http://mags51.edublogs.org/2009/08/12/sisters/