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life

After six months of being temporary in Martinique, I stay and live my life here. The longer I stay in the same place the less I think of writing on my blog. It feels a little strange to write about my life just because I don't live in the same place as my family or many of my friends. But I do understand the people that care about me would like to know how I'm doing and what keeps me busy. So I'll try.

I had a wonderful weekend, actually it felt perfect, this is how I love Martinique. The weather was nice and sunny and so I could spend most of my time outdoors. For now I don't work on Fridays so that's the day my (always long) weekend starts.

Friday morning I went snorkeling at Grande Anse, 10 minutes drive from my place, one of my favorite snorkeling spots, actually my top favorite one. That's where I meet my sea turtle friends. I met a beautiful big one and followed it a long time, on my way back, near the beach I saw another young one. The beach was empty except for a rich Martinique man playing sax on his beach front terrace, we chatted for a while and enjoyed the sun and the calm view.

After lunch I drove up to Rivière Blanche and hiked up the hill to take a bath in the river. Lower down the fresh river I had a clay body mask and felt fresh and revitalised. Full of energy to go bouldering in the tiny gym.

Saturday morning I had my first sailing course at Anses d'Arlet, also 10 min drive from my place. I loved it! There was not much wind to start with, but later a little and with the Laser I did catch the breeze and made some speed. I met two turtles who came breathing above the water right next to my little boat. I felt like I was a 12 year old girl again, also because the others in the club are mainly kids between 8 and 16 years old. I like this because I miss spending time with children. They called me 'Madame' but saw me as one of them. One boy kept saying to his friend 'look she's alone in her boat and she manages, so how come we can't the two of us together':). It felt good to not have forgotten how to sail, it's like riding a bicycle.

Before sunset we had a swim in the sea at Le Diamant where I live, another 10 min drive away. You start believing I live in paradise?

Today we spent the day climbing and snorkeling and 'deep water bouldering' or how should I call that?

It was great, beautiful view, quiet, turquoise water, and finally rocks to climb on again. My feet are a beautiful bright green now, that's what does an afternoon of wearing wet climbing shoes!

Europe

Next trip to Belgium/Europe is planned! I'll be arriving 27 of October 2012 and stay for two weeks.