Times of the Islands Winter 2023/24

from the editor
MARTA MORTON—WWW.HARBOURCLUBVILLAS.COM
The Turks & Caicos Islands are known to host sunsets that take your breath away. Marta Morton photographed this natural artistry over
South Side Marina in early January 2023.
A Slipping Down Season
“A slipping down season” is my made-up phrase for the time when winter finally comes to the Islands. It often feels
like someone has turned down the temperature dial and miraculously lifted the humidity that was especially oppressive
this year. The air clears and seems to turn golden as the skies shimmer robin’s-egg blue and the sea deepens
into tones of azure. As the days shorten —“slip down” towards the Winter Solstice—early sunrises paint the sky in
pink and the moon hovers high over the horizon in the mornings. Evenings come early, and the splendid orange,
violet, and red tones in the photo above are an everyday occurance. On most days, it is glorious simply to be alive
and living in the Turks & Caicos Islands.
As a result, we all have more energy, too. Many a project is launched and carried out during the comfortable
days of a tropical winter. I hope you enjoy reading this issue’s collection of articles, a reflection of all that is going
on in this small country nestled in the Caribbean. If you are a visitor, consider subscribing or visiting our website,
www.timespub.tc, where you can always read the current issue on-line.
I so look forward to the months ahead in 2024, the chance to brush off the challenges of 2023 and turn the page
to a “rising high” season ahead.
Kathy Borsuk, Editor timespub@tciway.tc • (649) 431-4788
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