Nomadic Narrative

Tropical islands are conducive to procrastination rain or shine. I’ve found that my computer is actually slower on the islands, too. It’s a constant lesson in patience. I interviewed a developer today who just completed a three-year project — originally slated for two. What is one of the greatest lessons this world-traveled entrepreneur took away from the Bocas del Toro experience? That’s right, patience. Things just run at a slower speed here and if you try to fight it, you’ll drive yourself mad.

I find that I quite easily slide right into Caribbean speed. That’s not to say that I don’t get anything done, it just takes a bit longer, and I’m comfortable with that. After extending my stay — twice — I’ve managed to get all of my work done. It still needs a little polishing, but I’ll wait for the cold weather to get started on that. How does the Caribbean cast that dreamy tropical spell?

Perhaps it is the picture-perfect beaches that have often lulled me into a trance — combine that with a beach-swing and I’m a goner.

Maybe it’s the bathtub-warm, gin-clear waters that soak up every drop of anxiety from weary bones.

It might be the soothing sounds of rain forest nightlife making the transition from day to night equally tranquil.

Or, it could be the great variety of delicious food.

Whatever it is, I love it.