Day 20 - Jumby Bay was AMAZING!!!
I had the best of intentions to post while I was on my trip - but the reality was that we were having so much fun I never got around to it! Which is the best thing about being on such an awesome trip! Thank you Pfizer for this wonderful trip to a place I could never afford on my own - and with my daughter!! Jumby Bay was very exclusive and absolutely spectacular in every way - accomodations, food, beaches, pools, tennis courts, service and activities. Really the trip of a lifetime! The island is 2 miles off the coast of Antigua - so one must take a boat to get there - but a quick ride. The island is 3 miles around and the only thing on the island is the small beautiful resort and private residences. Our lovely suite faced the ocean and the only thing separating our patio with our own private pool from the beach was a small grassy area. Our suite was huge - the bathroom had an indoor and an outdoor shower! I took a shower outside - why not??!!
The view from our suite and our pool!
We got to select the activities of our choice every day - or do nothing but lay at the pool, walk on the beach, eat fabulous food and tell each other how lucky we were. Here is a list of what Keeley and I did:
* Took a helicopter ride to Montserrat which had a volcano eruption in 1995
* Spent an entire day at the spa!
* Went on a catamaran for the day - snorkeling, swimming, lunch, climbing Fort Barrington
* Took private tennis lessons - Keeley was better then I but it was great fun and exercise
* Rode the mountain bikes that came with every suite all around the island
* Relaxed at the ocean and beach where they brought around snacks, drinks and nibbles constantly
Lava flow on Montserrat - over 3000 people were evacuated and never able to return to their homes.
The beverages flowed - loved my 4 PM frappuccino!
I have overcome my fear of birds!! And lizards! There are wild sheep on the island although it looks to me that there might have been some inbreeding with goats and cows along the way. Jumby is the home of the Hawksbill Sea Turtle Project and I was able to bike over and see one of the nests!
Loved the little tiny bananquit birds! They would try and eat food right off your plate!
The food was wonderful! Lots of seafood and fresh fruits and vegetables.
Also wonderful desserts! Just a few of the ones I tried.
The award/induction into the Hall of Fame night was really special. It was held in one of the private residences on the island and we were entertained by a synchronized swim team flown in from Miami! Now that's something you don't see in Kansas CIty! It was a very special dinner and the night was one I will never forget.
All cleaned up after our day at the spa! Heading to the fabulous award night!
Our last night at Jumby we had a wonderful dinner at the Estate House.
Had a wonderful special time with my sweet girl!
Bye bye Jumby!!