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Saba was amazing.It would take a few posts to go into how amazing the trip was, so instead I’ll just list things of interest:
- They have the smallest airport in the world – only 400 meters long.
- The island is only about 5 square miles.
- Fresh water is an issue – every building has a cistern (or multiple cisterns) to catch and store rainwater. Saba has no streams, lakes, or rivers.
- The electricity can go out randomly – some commercial buildings have generators, but most people don’t.
- The internet is slower than dial-up a lot of the time.
- Everyone knows everyone else’s business – and most people seem willing to talk about what they know.
- Since the population is around 1500, there are a slew of genetic issues that aren’t as openly talked about. What I heard about this came off as mysterious and a little creepy.
- The Road and many of the driveways there are unbelievably steep – it seems like cars there defy gravity.
- I ran into quite a few people who were from or who lived in Texas – Sabans, medical students, and other visitors.
- I preferred snorkeling over diving (that may be largely due to my weight belt issues during the dive).
Overall, Saba is a beautiful island and a place I would definitely visit again. My trip wasn’t as relaxing as I thought it was going to be, but I had a lot to do in a little amount of time.
The food was excellent, I met a lot of great people, got to see some old friends, and the beach (yes, the only beach) was perfect.