3/18/09 - More on George Town

First of all - Happy Birthday, Roberta! We send you our warmest thoughts and sunniest wishes for a dream-filled year. God bless you!

I'm sitting at a business in George Town, using their wi-fi service. The sign in front says:

[Name] Enterprises

• Exuma Propane
• Exuma Pest Control
• [Name] Customs Brokerage [whatever that is]
• Carpet Cleaning and Tiles
• Internet Cafe [minus the "cafe"]
• Mailbox Rentals
• UPS, Express

Judging from the back room next to the restroom, they also sell office/stationery supplies. I also learned they sell real estate and offer van service.

Wayne dropped me off and agreed to pick me up at 5:00, closing time (he's back at the boat). The proprietor had to go to the airport, so he locked me in (with the key left in the lock inside - I made sure). He said to lock the door and leave the key in the outdoor meter box when I leave. He failed to flip over the open/closed sign, so it still says they're open; sure hope no one comes to the door.

Great Exuma is the cay on which George Town is located. It's the largest (37 miles long) of the cays, and the only cay with any significant population. George Town itself has a permanent population of about 1000 people and is the capital of the Exumas; the Tropic of Cancer runs through the city.