Quote Originally Posted by CherryNorth49 View Post
The death ladder comment makes me laugh. When I was considering Xtabi for our next visit, I had sort of thought that I would be putting my life on the line every time I had to pee.

It is really interesting seeing the preparations that have gone into Sandy. I would never have guessed they bagged the plants. I had kind of wondered how these lush gardens survived Mother Nature's more vicious side. Turns out it is a lot of hard work.

Nothing like a hurricane to change the rhythm of your days. Not ideal, but it sounds like you made the most of it.
No, the good news is there is a bathroom upstairs as well! One does get used to the death ladder; however, carrying anything (i.e. luggage) up and down is a real test in acrobatics.

I had the same thought about the plants. And yes, it was a lot of work in preparation, and again in re-building. I was amazed.