Patel School of Global Sustainability

Maryhelen Shuman-Groh

Several of the guys who work here live in Roseau. They told me that when the cruise ships come in, by mid-day, they have little or no water pressure. Additionally, rates for water just went up. One man’s bill went to over $100EC (~$40US). I am having difficulty finding recent figures [...]

Maryhelen Shuman-Groh

I decided to go diving – of course!  You didn’t think I would spend time on a Caribbean island and not go diving, did you?

From the dive boat

Maryhelen Shuman-Groh

I’m staying south of the capital city of Roseau the seat of government and all the related offices.  Getting around this side of the island is fairly easy with mini buses running regularly.  They are $1.75EC from here.  You wait on the road and signal them as they approach.  If the vehicle isn’t overflowing, [...]

Maryhelen Shuman-Groh

Arrived at 7 p.m. last night – only about 5 hours later than expected but 5 hours past my wall.  I was up 4 to catch my flight and as usual didn’t sleep well the night before as I’m always paranoid about missing my flights.  That’s especially true of getting to places like Dominica [...]

Maryhelen Shuman-Groh

On Friday, 5 days before departure, I received an offer to intern with the national water company.  I am now scrambling to rewrite my proposals and modify my packing to accommodate more ‘business’ clothes.  I will still be meeting with the folks in tourism and conservation with whom I planned my original trip but [...]