Hot and Humid!

We arrived in Punta Gorda late in the afternoon. It was beautiful, sunny, and hot! Laurie offered to help out on the flight and sat as co-pilot in case her flying skills were needed...

After a safe landing (thanks Laurie!) and taking a cab to Coral House (land lines were all down and no cell phone at hotel), we grabbed the bikes and rode downtown hoping that the chocolate factory was still open but unfortunately, it was closed. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Asha's and then settled into an early sleep planning to get up early and visit our school and set up for the week ahead. 

What we weren't expecting was the torrential rain and thunder storm that circled Punta Gorda for most of the night. Lightning strikes were finding targets all around us and accompanied by bed lifting cracks of thunder. By morning, we learned that more than 5 inches of rain fell overnight. Amazing!

Today is hot and very humid. We've found shelter under some thatch and working on what we can to get ready for the week. We are anxiously waiting to hear from someone (anyone)who can get us get us into the school and will take a walk over to see if someone might be there.

Sandra :-)