Barbados, Antiqua, St. Kitts, St. Thomas

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

 

Arriving Barbados

Arriving in Barbados, Bridgetown docking at 8:00am.  We had booked an early morning bus tour, “Panoramic Barbados” leaving at 8:55pm.  Local tour guide giving us lots of information.  Noteworthy, believe it or not, Women outnumber men 7:1.  Wow!  Also, longevity seems apparent with many folks living into the 100 years old.  So guys, if you want a single gal say 102 years old, this is the place for you!

King & Queen of Barbados

The island is very active, tour ships, container ships, etc.  Products primarily sugar cane, and most notable their “Mount Gay Rum”.  Also a celebrity island many notables having vacation homes here along prestigious beaches.  Very “High Rent”.

Local Life Style





St Kitts Park Square

Full Moon ST. Kitts

Touring the island proper, we note a life style not unlike many other islands. 

Touring the island proper, we note a life style not unlike many other islands.  A democratic but socialistic government providing welfare and healthcare.   Home of the third oldest Commonwealths Parliament.  Clearly limits a progressive lifestyle.  Strong British influence “Little England”.  Tour included a stop at a very historic Church.  Lots of historic buildings and sites.  Beautiful scenery!

Tomorrow off to St. John’s / Antigua.  Nearing the end of our trip.

 

Thursday, March1, Antiqua,, Friday, March 2, St. Kitts

Arriving around noon, we booked a guided tour of “Amazing Antigua”, a three hour bus tour with sightseeing stops.  Part of the British Crown and one of the largest Leeward Islands.  Tour guide a local and well informed.  A very beautiful island.  Weather beautiful, sunny, low 80’s.  Water colors magnificent.  History of sugar cane, but many closed plants now.  Beaches and tourism seam most notable today.

Queen of St. Kitts

St. Kitts arrival at 8:00am.  Beautiful setting with a mountainous terrain.  Broke away  from British Crown,  now on their own.  Home to vervet monkeys.  Beware, they like to steel “shinning things”.  We opted out of bus tour and did our own walking tour.   Typical island living.  Spent some time in a town square park.  Purchased a pinacolata at a local joint for a treat.  Afternoon SPA treatment on the boat.  Lobster dinner tonight.

Town Square Park St. Kitts

 

Saturday, March 3, 2018

Arriving ST. Thomas 8:00am.  Our last stop before home.  A US island purchased from Denmark in 1917.  
 
 

View Antiqua

Beautiful harbor and a very popular Caribbean stop.  A two hour tour planned today.

St. Thomas Harbor

Should be home tomorrow night.  A marvelous three weeks of being “pampered”.  Fantastic  boat, crew, amenities, etc.  The Amazon was extremely remote, so an education indeed.  Still Tribal life in remote areas.

Thanks for following us on our adventure.

Not sure what we will do Monday am.  Dave & Dottie we may be calling for “room service”.

See ya soon,

 

Bob & Shari