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Guavaberry ReBuild 2018

Photos taken on a May 11th, 2018. Major changes being made every week with the construction. Wonderful to see the progress and spirit in this effort.
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Chuck and I have been lucky enough to spend 2 weeks at Guavaberry .. April 28th-May 12th.. I know you all want to know what is going on... so here is a little walking tour describing the incredible progress.
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Chuck and I have been lucky enough to spend 2 weeks at Guavaberry .. April 28th-May 12th.. I know you all want to know what is going on... so here is a little walking tour describing the incredible progress.

  • Chuck and I have been lucky enough to spend 2 weeks at Guavaberry .. April 28th-May 12th.. I know you all want to know what is going on... so here is a little walking tour describing the incredible progress.
  • I get a thumbs up outside the office. A new coat of trim paint litterally makes the place sparkle.
  • Everyone on the island is learning new and rewarding skills.
  • Tina, living and working in the office building oversees and manages this huge operation with the help of Michelle and numerous contractors.
  • Valerie is living in her house adjacent to the office after some repairs and is working on daily rental operations etc. etc. etc.
  • There are many people who make this wonderful transformation happen, but Vincent's smile is a key ingredient. .
  • I will start this walk-about tour at the top of the hill with "Tulip." RFO--Ready for occupancy. I just spent 2 glorious weeks in her.
  • Next on the hill is "Banyan" -- RFO
  • "Guavaberry" is being repaired but her structure is there. Wallboard is bing unloaded.
  • Across the road up top, "Tamarind" has been gutted and a new interior is being created.
  • Each house has its own talented "crew." Here I get the inside scoop from Jackson.
  • And I tread lightly up the steps to see a master at work on Tamarind's interior.
  • Next in line coming down the hill is "Hibiscus"
  • Here is the Hibiscus foundation pad. It will receive a new two-bedroom modular home out of a container truck. In the meantime this "electrical box" serves the needs of the area.
  • "Cedar" in the background with Chuck and Vincent is rebuilt and the interior is getting worked.
  • "Frangipani" is looking good with interior work being done. But here is where I need to introduce you to a very talented lady! Note the landscaping. With the distruction of the storm came the opportunity to resculpt the land everywhere..
  • Meet Verdon. She was on the household staff at Guavaberry, but after the disaster, her talents as a MASTER gardener came to the forefront. You will see! Her name in French means green.
  • So she has pruned and prapagated, seeing and creating areas of blooming beauty. It is amazing.
  • Everywhere you see her creative touch. She tucks blooming starters in between the boulders along with necessary irrigation. Taking the road to the left, we walk up to the other two finished homes.
  • "Lily" ---- Stunning and RFO.
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