Fabulous Prize in Antigua
Put together in verse day by day the posts I made to Facebook which sums up the trip:
Set off this morning, the journey not too quick,
But finally arrived at hotel in Gatwick.
I don't often put travel onto my timeline;
So I'll endeavour to keep it all done in rhyme.
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Hopes on an upgrade - don't be absurd;
Still all checked in to the "Big red bird".
Off to Antigua, it's sure to be fun;
Sit back and relax as we head to the sun.
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Arrived in Antigua, it's going to be grand;
Welcomed at the airport with traditional steel band.
Pass the famous cricket ground where Viv Richards played,
Now welcomed into the hotel with rum and pink lemonade.
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Up with the lark today, lost for words;
Not really keen sharing my breakfast with birds!
Put stuff on the table, but don't leave it loose;
Came back to find a sparrow drinking my juice!
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Mixology class, it's alright for some;
Tried about 8 different rums.
Midday drinking, what a disgrace;
My "Jammin' St. James" was in 2nd place!
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Lovely suite, but a few trees spoiling the view;
Upgrade room - oh yes, that'll do!
Down on the beach, rum punch in hand;
Sun beating down, have a stroll through the sand.
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Sailing lesson booked to go out at one;
The heavens then open, and the sun has gone!
Dash under cover, best make it snappy;
Pour me another, don't worry be happy!
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The sun's back out, aerobics in the pool;
I'm on my jollies, I'm no fool!
Sun bed will do nicely for me,
With an ice cold strawberry daiquiri.
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Lazy days and reggae nights;
Lovely sunset at Shirley Heights.
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Up at Shirley Heights, in middle of Caribbean sea;
How funny to bump into two other TCs!
Beating drums, lots of rum and many faces;
Obviously spot a Travel Counsellor at 100 paces (Nice to meet you Andy and Gillian).
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Well who'd have thought it; what do you know?
Only gone and won a game of beach bingo!
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Down on the beach for a little bit of this;
Out in a kayak for a little bit of that.
Sailing lesson later, gentle breeze;
And we're out in a hobby cat.
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Far too much activity for Ken and me;
So it's off to the bar for a mango daiquiri.
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Last couple days of this view, with cocktails thrown into the mix;
I have left the sunbed today though - joined "Mojo" and his Caribbean aqua aerobics.
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Last night in Antigua, some karaoke fun;
Think today we've both caught a bit too much sun!
Looking chilled, taxi on way - best make that daiquiri your last;
Thank you Elite Resorts Antigua, it sure has been a blast!