11 Nov 2024
I was greeted buy a young man standing just before the customs desk, who had my name on a card. He then wiskhed me through customs and out of the airport. My suit cases were immediately taken off my free airport trolley by his porter and put on the porter's trolley! { I did not need a trolley at all, as my suitcases are wheelies}! I was taken to the taxi pickup point, but my name was not on the list, So I was taken back to stand outside of the terminal building. The young man who greeted me could not explain how he got my name when he didn't know who my taxi firm was! He went away, leaving me with the porter who demanded payment for putting my bags on his trolley and pushing it a few steps! So I was conned out of EC$10. My Taxi turned up soon after. The driver told me that the female driver was not available; that his van had no AC, he did not have drinking water but he could offer me an alcoholic drink! However, at my request he stopped and bought me a bottle of water! The driver was very friendly. He drove slowly and safely; gave me a good introduction / commentry on Antigua's Parishes, historical buildings, important people etc, which was nice. However, after a long flight I was very tired and the absence of AC was a major issue for me! The transport was advertised as having AC! I don't mind being treated like a local provided my comfort isn't compromised!