Bridgetown, BarbadosMar 18, 2012
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Our first photo stop was to capture this plantation's entrance
Royal Palms graced the long driveway
Barbados is a pretty island with rolling hills of limestone
| *easternmost of the Caribbean Islands; part of the Windward Island Group *they claim to have the healthiest people because of the healthiest air and lifestyle *discovered and named by the Portuguese (NOT Columbus! Imagine that) *got its independence from Great Britain in 1986 *thriving economy; among the most developed countries in the Caribbean; Barbados dollar *densely populated; sugar still an important export product here *Barbadian rum among the finest and oldest in the world *rolling terrain of limestone hills and terraces; very pretty *because it is a coral island (not volcanic) – beautiful white beaches (all public) *literacy rate of 97%!; free education K through University!; free health care! *Has been working on forms of green power since 1976! *Capital city is Bridgetown *condos being built as fast as the cement dries Our 4 hr. tour: called Barbados In-Focus with local professional photographer: Ronnie Carrington. He offered some tips at our various stops, he was extremely well-spoken and knowledgeable about his subject as well as his island! (The best guide we had all cruise.) Pointed out that there was always a rum shop very close to a church to enable folks to more easily pay attention to all the “spirits”. (hey – that was his joke, not mine!) Chattel houses are an architectural gem rapidly disappearing (small wooden houses of boards 8 or 10 ft long; high pitched roofs; no eaves; jalousie shutters; front door centered between 2 windows). Their purpose was to be easily dismantled when the family needed to change work locations; just had to collapsed and put up on a new set of blocks. They are now trying to restore them. Our list of favorites is growing; so far: San Juan, St. Thomas, St. Vincent and Barbados. |
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