Volunteering for Crystal's 'You Care, We Care' Initiative
Photos/Video by North Palm Beach Life
The Donkey Sanctuary entrance.
I was on wheelbarrow duty.
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By GERRY and PAMELA BARKER
North Palm Beach Life December, 2019. Through Crystal “You Care, We Care” initiative, launched 10 years ago as part of their shore excursions, guests can participate in “voluntourism." There is no charge — Crystal takes care of everything. You just need the desire to make a difference. One of the programs they support on Antigua is the Donkey Sanctuary and Animal Shelter. Managed by the Antigua and Barbuda Humane Society, it houses some 150 rescued donkeys, along with a smaller number of dogs and cats. Pam and I, along with 13 others, have volunteered to work at the shelter. Take a look ... 
Arriving in the Land Rovers
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You couldn't help but love the donkeys.
It wasn't glamorous, but it felt good.
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Pam finds the donkeys are so gentle.
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The resident goat wants something to butt.
Make sure you're buckled in when you take to the road to the donkey sanctaury (see video, left). Above, the caretaker bids us farewell, as do two goats who think they run the place! |
Meanwhile, Back on Serenity ...
Back from volunteering, it's time for a shower and lunch.
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St. John's, Anyigua, where Serenity docked.
Two drinks poolside to relax after donkey duties.
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The Serenity singers and dancers perform
Rock & Pop-a-Mania in the Stardust Supper Club. Talk about talent! |
Pam gets into the spirit of the show!
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Sunset at sea as we say goodbye to Antigua.
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