Change in Plans

Having options in life is good, and I've taken advantage of mine of late. So, here's what's happening in my "Fun Adventure."

I am departing Afghanistan on April 25 for good. From here I will stay in Dubai for a couple of days to recover and then fly to the nation/island of Grenada which is located in the West Indies, Carribean. Will depart Grenada for home June 1. So, why am going there and not coming home? Three reasons for this decision:

1. The company I work for over here lost their government contract. The company who did win asked me to stay for more money; however, it was going to be an administrative and operational hassle so I opted out of the offer given #2 and 3 below.
2. Taxes. To qualify for a significant tax break on the income I have earned over here, I must remain outside of the US for at least 330 days. When I leave Afghanistan I will be at about 297. I also realized after my vacation to Jordan/Israel I needed time to "decompress" before coming home... ask Mauria, she can tell you.
3. Researched and contemplated various options for killing 30+ days. Considered Europe (have friends there), South America and others but none sounded very relaxing. Then my friend Beth connected me with her sister and husband who are anchoring their sailboat with some other international cruisers in the St. Georges (Grenada) bay. They helped me find the above pictured villa Mor-Gan. It's located on the bay, 2 bedrooms, private salt water pool... daily cleaning/laundry service. And, got it for a steal as this is off season. Now negotiating for a little island car.

So, if any of you out there have a great desire to visit Grenada (yes, the US invaded the island in the '80s I think to push out the Cubans) know you are welcome. Otherwise, I'll just sleep a whole lot, read, swim, and hopefully get some sailing in with Harold and Diana.

In the meantime, still lots of work here which is good for me... boring would be very bad.