10 Days in Dominica, Day Seven

Day Seven- What is the best meal you have had on the island?

The best meal I've had on this little island of Dominica is hands down the filet mignon from Red Rock Haven.  The beef is marinated and grilled to perfection.  It is served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables.  I am salivating just thinking of it right now.  All of Red Rock's food and drinks are delicious, but the filet is simply amazing.

And on top of the good food?  It is one of the most beautiful spots on the island.  You get to eat at little round tables on the sand set under a palapa roof with twinkle lights.  At the end of the night they even give you marshmallows to roast over the fire!

10 Days in Dominica, Day Six .................. Only in Dominica Part II

Day Six- Tell about an "Only in Dominica.." moment.

It's hard to tell about just one special moment.  Instead, I'd like to present you with a collection of photos I've taken since my last Only in Dominica post.

are taxi drivers bold enough to leave you a parting message..

or adorn their vehicles with nicknames..

Only in Dominica would you find a mannequin instead of a hostess at a restaurant..

or paneled wood flooring in a taxi..

or sweet wall carpeting for that matter..

Only in Dominica do they flavor their rum with snake..

or offer Body Gassis Objects Demolisher in a bottle..

Only in Dominica can you purchase tightey-whiteys individually..

or happy pineapples at the grocery store..

 

Only in Dominica do they screen Harry Potter illegally at a bar..

{check out that menu, btw}

or have disco party lights above the ATMs..

Only in Dominica are there caterpillars longer than my finger.. 

or eggnog 'flavoured' juice boxes..

Only in Dominica (and Jamaica) do they have Cock Soup Mix with Pumpkin..

but the Jamaicans certainly don't have miniature Beyonce the MoFo Chicken's..

Dominica, you make me laugh.

10 Days in Dominica, Day Five

Day Five, What don't you miss about home?

I do not miss working.  I do not miss getting up at 6 every morning and fighting traffic to get to work.  I do not miss complaining parents, picky administrators, or the paperwork..  but I do miss the kids.

I thought for sure I would be bored and miss having a job to keep me busy, but it turns out I love my freedom. It is going to be difficult for me to go back to teaching next year, and I'm not quite sure I will. I would love to get a job teaching online- either higher education or elementary school.  We'll see what this masters degree can get me!

10 Days in Dominica, Participants

I've gotten a few requests for the blogroll for this challenge.  In no particular order:

Jamie- walpolej2.blogspot.com

Kim- turtleandgoose.blogspot.com

Jessie- paulandjessieberg.blogspot.com

Mark- sixteenmonthsindominica.blogspot.com

Mary- livelaughandbemary.blogspot.com

Clare- charlieandclare.wordpress.com

Tracy- johnnytracydaphne.blogspot.com

Jane- www.lexandjane.com

Nikki H.- www.lifeofikkins.com

Tanya- twotexansindominica.blogspot.com

Kristen B.- louisiana2dominica.wordpress.com

Tarah- dominicabound.blogspot.com

Crystal- durrantfam.blogspot.com

Brandi- heytoto.blogspot.com 

Cassie- normslifeatrossuniversity.blogspot.com
Jessica- goneanddunnit.blogspot.com
Michelle W.- dayinthelifeofmichellewiley.blogspot.com

10 Days in Dominica, Day Four

Day Four- What has been your favorite trip?

I have been on so many wonderful trips over the last year it's hard to pick between the wine cruises, Batibou Beach, Red Rock, Bense Pool, to name a few.  But I think one of the best days I've had was spent at the Pagua River with Chris and Kristen.  We had breakfast at the Pagua Bay Bar & Grill, and then borrowed their toys to go play in the river and ocean.

We would float on the floaties in the warm ocean, letting the waves take us by surprise and then move over to the cold river and cool off.  The combination of warm and salty ocean and clean and cold river is super refreshing.  Once we were pooped, we went back up to the restaurant for a delicious lunch and cold drinks.  My kind of day.