Our Last Day On Saba, 2.17.23

View From the Breakfast Room, El Momo Cottages, Saba

The next day we had planned to walk a 3.2 mile trail to The Bottom.  However, our legs were still tired.  So, after a hearty breakfast, we decided to enjoy the gardens at El Momo and simply relax.  I tried to update our website, but the wifi was taking at least 15 minutes to upload a picture.  I was able to do a little of my consulting work, however.  We had one slice of pizza left and some pineapple, so we ate that for lunch and then called our taxi driver to take us back to the dock.  We really enjoyed the short time that we spent in Saba and definitely want to return one day.  It is a magical place and it reminds me of a tropical kingdom in the sky.  For now we have to settle for the memories that we created this trip, which we will cherish.

Along our way, Cyrill, our taxi driver, took us to the overlook to view the airport.  The runway is only 1300 feet long.  Most are apparently 8000 and 1300 feet long long.  Only propeller planes can land.  And, there are cliffs on either end of the runway.  So, that means that planes have to hit the runway right at the beginning and then stop by the end.  Otherwise, the plane goes into the water.  It is crazy. 

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