October is one of my favorite months on the island, because it is cooler (relatively speaking) and less crowded. The only downside is the scheduled events that the Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Bureau dream up to increase the flow of money. This last week was SPLASH, an alternative lifestyle convention, which means the island was overrun with the cutest, best dressed men of the whole year.
Trouble is they never show the slightest bit of interest in me—not even in chatting with me. Normally they spend a great deal of time at the beach, and though I am not really a beach person, I once went over just to check it all out. Just in case you didn’t know—they make Speedos in all sizes!!
This week is the Bikefest, better known as the Roar at the Shore. And that is no exaggeration. There will be hundreds of very expensive Harleys, Kawasakis, Yamahas and Hondas on the island. It will seem as though this little strip of land is vibrating into the Gulf of Mexico from all of the noise. Restaurants will have parking spaces reserved for “Hogs Only,” and everyone in leather will have a rip-roaring loud time. A parade caps off the weekend, giving the riders a chance to show off their latest bikes and biking attire. I really hate that I am going to miss it! I’m off to the Galapagos!