A Resident's Report one week after Hurricane Georges

This hurricane was VERY kind to us. Electricity is back on nearly all of the island.
Local phone service never went down.  Long distance was out for a few days--blamed
on AT&T not taking proper backup precautions on some crucial piece of equipment.
Long distance is now restored.
Cable TV is rumored to be back this week.

I have been swimming every day since the day after the storm, last Tuesday.

The North Shore beaches are fine and beautiful.
The water is glorious I saw plenty of fish swimming around looking happy.

Our accommodations are open, so are our restaurants and shops.
Most of the damage is to trees, but even with that, the island is very lush and green.
I see bougainvillea and flamboyant with their blooms still on! Yes, really.

St. John is a great place to visit--even if you want to come tomorrow.
So whatever you do, keep those reservations and don't bring too many shoes!

Constance Wallace
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