Barbados
We’ve been here a week now and yes, the beaches really are like you see in the travel brochures. Miles and miles of powdery white sand and turquoise sea… We sat at a beach bar yesterday that was so close to the sea that the water came lapping over our toes as we supped the local ‘Banks’ beer.
The weather was a bit disappointing when we arrived, big black rainclouds kept coming over to give us torrential downpours. This may sound a bit like British weather except that in between rain showers it’s HOT! It’s now settled down to steady blue skies again.
We both had a craving for a steak when we arrived but found the shops don’t sell it here, all we could find was chicken, New Zealand lamb and various parts of pig (tails, trotters, ears). Luckily, the pubs here cater for tourists so we were able to indulge in steak ‘n’ chips one night.
The local food is very tasty, the norm is a ‘buffet’ of ready-prepared food. You take your choice between fried chicken wings, lamb stew or flying fish sandwiches, all served with peas and rice, macaroni pie or noodles and a side salad.
There is a steady stream of cruise ships in the harbour and you are constantly asked ‘Are you from the ship?’ ‘Do you want a taxi?’ Which is quite tempting after trying the local buses, these drive flat-out and crank up the reggae until your eardrums are pounding. But they will take you anywhere on the island for $1.50 (approx 30p)!
Our three crew took lodgings ashore when we arrived and have now flown back home. We too are ready to move on again, next stop Tobago.
The weather was a bit disappointing when we arrived, big black rainclouds kept coming over to give us torrential downpours. This may sound a bit like British weather except that in between rain showers it’s HOT! It’s now settled down to steady blue skies again.
We both had a craving for a steak when we arrived but found the shops don’t sell it here, all we could find was chicken, New Zealand lamb and various parts of pig (tails, trotters, ears). Luckily, the pubs here cater for tourists so we were able to indulge in steak ‘n’ chips one night.
The local food is very tasty, the norm is a ‘buffet’ of ready-prepared food. You take your choice between fried chicken wings, lamb stew or flying fish sandwiches, all served with peas and rice, macaroni pie or noodles and a side salad.
There is a steady stream of cruise ships in the harbour and you are constantly asked ‘Are you from the ship?’ ‘Do you want a taxi?’ Which is quite tempting after trying the local buses, these drive flat-out and crank up the reggae until your eardrums are pounding. But they will take you anywhere on the island for $1.50 (approx 30p)!
Our three crew took lodgings ashore when we arrived and have now flown back home. We too are ready to move on again, next stop Tobago.
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