Monkey Crossing

This morning I got up early and went to town to take care of all the technical work for transferring the car to my name and getting my license plate and insurance. I'm legit now. I named my car Liberty. She gives me a whole new sense of freedom. I hate relying on other people to get around and groceries and such on a public bus or a cramped up car/van is such a hassle. Luckily for me, I was able to bypass all that. Unfortunately, gas is super expensive down here. I want to drive as little as possible as the whole point of being down here is to save money on med school. Island life is expensive! As much as I love helping people out and giving rides, I really cannot afford to do that anymore. After groceries here and spending $70 USD to fill up my car....no way in hell can I retain my old ways of life. I used to eat out a lot during undergrad. Maybe it's good there are no Taco Bells and Panda Expresses here. Just can't get in a bad habit of blowing money. But I will definitely enjoy myself every now and then. This place is too pretty to pass up on the beaches and what not.

Tomorrow morning, or rather later today as it's already past midnight, I'm going to change Liberty's oil and hopefully hit up a beach and chill with a drink or two. I'm so bummed I left behind my Canon Rebel. This place is gorgeous and it woulda made for some amazing shots. But no worries. I'll grab it in November.

I learned today that monkeys were brought to Nevis from the French who came here to grow sugar cane. Now the monkeys are everywhere and I couldn't help but smile when I saw this sign on the side of the road as I drove past a monkey darting across. Forget squirrels and chickens. Why did the monkey cross the road? I have no idea but it was funny. I think I can make this place work out for me. :)

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