Eloquent as always Pat! and I totally agree with you, with this level of devastation it will take time for those who live there to sort it all out. It is personally distressing to me to see the aftermath; I cannot even begin to imagine how those living there feel. They need the tourists for their livelihood but do not need us there now. We are holding on any plans to go to our timeshare at Flamingo Beach in March - I have doubts as you do that they will be ready for us to return. Than you for your very thoughtful words of wisdom!