Its back!

Joel from afar is back in action. This time coming to you from the island of St. Kitts in the West Indies. I have been here for three days and am getting adjusted to the island. My parents accompanied me down but unfortunately had to leave early as the hurricane threatens to put their car (at JFK) under water. The time they did spend here was full of touring the island, visiting the school and sitting on beautiful empty beaches. We ate a variety of restaurants ranging from small shacks on the beach to elegant restaurants inside the Marriot.

St. Kitts as an island is still very undeveloped and although the basic amenities are available it is still vastly untouched.

In one week I begin classes and for the next week I have only to settle in and attend orientation events and lectures. I am just ready to start as the anxiety of the work to come builds and builds. Until then though I guess I will enjoy the beaches and sun. I am lucky to have a great room at the Royal St. Kitts which over looks a man made pond and is only minutes from the ocean. All in all the first few days have gone smoothly and I am settling in just fine. I realize that this period of relaxation will quickly vanish so I am trying to live (laugh love) it up! I hope to be able to update the blog once a week or so so check back each weekend for any new information. I hope everyone in the city is weathering the storm...

a view from my room

a small taste of St. Kitts