Houston: We have a problem - Nassau

Just when we thought it was safe to go back in the pool, we have discovered a moisture problem. As can be seen from the photos below the spare bedroon has what appears like a rising damp issue. However since the walls are concrete and thus porous by nature, this does not seem an insurmountable problem. From what can be gleaned from the web, concrete will always attract a certain amount of damp and as long as proper maintenance is administered then it should stay in good shape. So what is needed is some advice and preliminary preparation work for Mark then to complete the job....there the rub! Although we have the contact details for a "good" painter, trying to get him to turn up or even answer his phone is proving problematic. The Bahamian "island" mentality of working only when the wind is blowing in a certain condition and only on any day other than the weekend or during the working week, is taking its toll. They are masters of provarication and torpidness: enough to put the Italians to shame - and that's saying something.

Anyway we have to go as we are expecting Doug any minute this morning - fat chance!