TURTLE BEACH RESORT
This, our last full day on Roatán, was filled with sunshine and water. We aren't going to worry about the trip home (yet). There is still time to savor the Caribbean. Let's take a look around Turtle Beach Resort.
This is a Scarlet Macaw in the wild- Mike shot this one.
Down the stairs to our digs.
The painted wall murals and the carvings are so beautiful.
Staying at this resort has been refreshing. It gave us some uninterrupted time to think and rejuvenate. We will eventually need to make a life-altering decision and we need some time to process it all. We also look to our own elders, family, and friends for thoughts, ideas, support, opinions, and good, helpful conversation.
Another miracle occurred on this day. Her name is Ms. Peggy and she appeared to us at exactly the time we were relaxing in the pool.
Here is some background to explain:
One of the initial reactions people have when we explain our draw to Roatán and specifically, St. Helene, is:
But what about medical??
And rightly so. In 2017 Mike was diagnosed with a heart condition called non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy. His doc did some electrical work (electrophysiology) on his heart and eventually pronounced him fit to return to full-time police work! He has regular check-ups and will take certain medications for life. But he feels great and I'll be honest- I got tired way before he did on many of the past two week's excursions.
So, the availability of medical care is a serious consideration. During the months leading up to this trip, we researched the available clinics. Ms. Peggy's Clinica Esperanza won the search, hands down. One of the important "To-Do's" for this trip was to make a stop in Sandy Bay, meet Ms. Peggy, explain Mike's condition, and get her thoughts. Unfortunately, that never happened as our time here grew short.
Until she appeared in the very pool where we were relaxing! Ms. Peggy is charming. We bonded a bit over our familiar Ohio roots and Mike was able to tell her about his heart condition. She explained how the clinic works and what she would like to see in preparation for our landing, should we decide to make St. Helene our retirement home.
That event was nothing short of miraculous! We've read so much about the Clinica Esperanza and Ms. Peggy that she has celebrity status in our eyes.
Eventually, we got out of the pool and left Ms. Peggy, her friend, and our host, Paul, to their conversations. Later that day Mike handed me a card, "Look what I found stuck in the doorway."
Some things just Are.
Time to rest. Tomorrow we'll deal with All That Luggage, Honduran customs, the little puddle-jumper, and re-entry to our Florida Life.
Thank you to all those who have followed our journey. We will continue to add to this Blog, filling in the cracks and crevices of the past two weeks, answering your questions, and preparation for the month-long visit that begins April 28, 2021.
