This weekend, more than any other, has illustrated why we are here, why we set off on this journey.

Three years ago I applied for a post here in the Cayman Islands in no small part because I wanted my children to have a taste of what I experienced growing up. I had the very great privilege of living abroad as a child and I wanted my children to understand how this changes your world view. I wanted them to have experiences that would challenge their thinking and understanding and would help frame their respective world views.

Well this week James at 16 became an Advanced Diver and has begun his Rescue Diver Training, he is working as a volunteer/ apprentice on a dive boat at weekends and studying for his Associate Degree in Biology during the week. The combination of the course and the diving have had a huge impact on him. He has matured and is becoming a very interesting young man and a capable dive guide. His aim is to become a Dive Master an Instructor! Something that two years ago would have been unimaginable.

Today Poppy had her dress rehearsal with her team mates ahead of the CARIFTA Games. Poppy with four other girls from her synchro team will be representing the country as the Cayman Islands Artistic Swimming Team next weekend in Barbados. Yep my little girl is on the National Team. I am so proud I could burst.

Not a bad week really all things considered.

I may have broken my toe kicking a football in flip-flops, important life lesson there.

James and I did swam with two sharks and a turtle in 5000ft of water.

A quick dip after work. This is my swimming pool!