| Thankfully, we made it through the night The resort doctor arrived the next morning. Prednisone and prescriptions for antihistamines and calamine lotion offered some relief. Rob, consumed by itching, longed for a shower.
Unfortunately, our "experience" came only with an outdoor shower which was prone to more bugs. Despite it being our anniversary, all I wanted was to cut our losses, get Rob some relief and go home.
Determined to find a better solution, I secured reservations at a different resort. While not beachfront, it offered an indoor shower-- a godsend!
The Lord really made a way for us to work things out without any hassle. The original resort, remorseful about our ordeal, covered the medication, taxi fare, and refunded the remainder of our stay without prompting.
Our planned excursions were canceled and reimbursed seamlessly. God orchestrated the meeting of the new resorts general manager, Mr. G. who was visiting our particular resort that day.
After finding out about our story, he secured reservations at the resort's "best restaurant," and informed the staff of our anniversary. He was incredibly gracious! Shortly after checking into our room, Rob was ready to go home.
As fate (and God) would have it, we, again, ran into Mr. G, and explained our current situation and he graciously offered to waive our second night's stay.
Though the trip wasn't what we envisioned, it unfolded exactly as it needed to. We returned home safe, Rob recovered fully and our appreciation for each other and nearby beach destinations deepened.
While it wasn't the idyllic getaway we planned, it turned into a journey of self-discovery and a deeper appreciation for my husband.
The warmth of the Antiguan people: Despite our last-minute cancellations due to Rob's allergic reaction, the Antiguans impressed us with their remarkable grace and generosity. Every accommodation and excursion provider readily accommodated us and offered full refunds.
A glimpse into Antiguan life We witnessed a unique aspect of local life –goats roaming freely. Apparently, they're let loose for grazing and return home when thirsty (although some never return home).
The island's past was revealed in the remnants of sugar mills, once the backbone of the economy. Interestingly, locals often vacation on nearby islands.
Also, we discovered that their water supply is often turned off without notice. They are very resourceful people, many homes housed huge cylinders of water on their property in anticipation of the water stoppage.
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