Thursday, July 26, 2012

Starting "work" in paradise

Yesterday Dana and I started working. Now, our main job down here will be working at Dana's step dad's bar, Busters. It was suppose to be open by now but because this is island living they have a very slow and relaxed way about proceeding with business. So currently we needed something to do, so we started working at a water sports business right on the ocean. It's called Ititos. Tito and his family are good friends with John and Jackie. There even going to Alaska in the coming year! So they are really nice. But our position with them is sort of marketing to people their different water sports and such. Yesterday was sort of slow and our first day so we just walked the beach telling people about their business. For our first FULL day on the beach Dana and I got very hot, tired and worn down quickly. We left a little early and basically just learned the ropes. But before leaving the asked of we wanted to ride on the boat and we said yes please!!! We get on the boat and start cruising around, then they harness us up for parasailing.... Can't say no to your boss right? It was beautiful to see so much of the island and the light and dark blue swirled ocean. And sea turtles! It was really neat end to what was an interesting first day. Today was very different. Today the cruise ship people come in so we talk to them and lead them to our area and get them chairs and umbrellas. It was pretty interesting for us as Americans. It's something we are used to seeing as travelers but haven't been on the other side of. We wait outside the beach and when people arrive via taxi we just take them toward the beach explain bathroom, restroom, chair, and overall complete beach experience. Felt odd at first but after a few groups it's kind of fun! After the long day we got a little cash for what we had sold and called it good. Tomorrow another cruise ship comes in. Now that we have a feeling for everything tomorrow we go back out for another cruise day and hopefully put a little more cash in our pockets.
Until next time
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