Here's a few video's of the day Irma arrived.
We were told the airport recorded 240MPH winds
Driving through the town of Cole Bay After Irma
Mauna Kea
Pictures from around the hotel and airport field
After we left the marina we stayed in this hotel for 3 days. It was across from the French side and there was lots of looting and rioting on the French side. We were worried they were coming over to the Dutch side of the island. The Dutch army was guarding the boarders. We also heard on the radio that the French side of the island was flattened, there was nothing left! We also heard on the radio that all French people were being evacuated to France because there was nothing left. There was also looting on the Dutch side but not as much as the French side. There is not much left on this island, the people have a lot of work to do. We felt lucky that we were leaving.
Hotel
Looking at the airport field
These are pictures of people lined up at the airport waiting for planes
We were giving umbrellas to keep the sun off us. The sun was very hot
Glad you are both ok. What a terrible loss for the island. It must be disheartening also to see the damage to your boat. Do you think the rig came down as a result of entanglement with another boat or just snapped in the wind?
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Ken & Laurie, WOW! Thanks for posting the videos and photos. We have been thinking and worrying about you a lot. It is making me cry to see what you have lived thru' but it is so good to know that you are both safe and sound. Safe travels. Love Sandra & Craig
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that you guys are fine after that ordeal. Ken, you even had an interview with a major new network in the news. Poor ol' boat eh?
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