Paradise Home Dreams

Today was the day we hiked up the hill to check on the condition of our friend’s condo. It was a dreaded but necessary part of the trip. First a little background: The couple we’re traveling with, who introduced us to this little bit of paradise purchased a condo on the island a few years ago, but because the builder left the building unfinished and in legal limbo, our good friends and several other people are now left holding the bag. The “bag” being a beautiful four story condo building atop a vista overlooking the Caribbean Sea that stands only three stories tall. Even though the third story which they own was finished, and completely furnished they cannot occupy it and had to leave it last year in hopes that a locked door so far from home would be respected in their absence.

They were welcomed back to their paradise home dreams by a kicked in entry door. Inside, all the appliances were gone, all the furniture was gone, various hardware and most of the window coverings were also taken. Only the light fixtures remained. They walked away disappointed, but not surprised, and plan to do their best to enjoy the rest of the trip, and fight this battle another day. I don't think I could go through what they went through today and remain as cool as they have. Let's just hope that what goes around comes around... and soon.