logo
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Page 2 of 2 1 2
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,412
Tiger
OP Offline
Tiger
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,412
Hi, you are right. I am age 52 now, and while growing up in Jamaica (left at age 16) - the island was an island that tourist loved to visit. Now it is all about what you stated in your post. I hand on to my "childhood" memories.

Originally Posted By: mary-tea1
I've been to several of those islands, Barbados, St. Maarteen,Antigua,Martenique, US Virgins, I was there however 22 years ago and I know they are different today~many resorts, tourist traps, and hotel strips as well as restaurant and casinos and roads were built since my visits I'd like to think that I went went the islands were truly islands of pure peace and full with nature. Crystal warm waters, untouched rain forests and actual untraveled areas of interest.

I have always wanted to return, perhaps I will some day.

Sponsored Post Advertisement
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,745
Chipmunk
Offline
Chipmunk
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,745
When I visited Barbados I was amazed at the contradictions. Some big beautiful homes, fancy shopping malls...and the poverty of the natives. Oh yes...and how narrow the sidewalks were and how fast the cars went. My favorite thing in the evenings, Thelma and I would go to the cabana like restaurant in the mall parking lot for the fresh catch of the day and those scrumptous grilled veggies. Never had pumpkin as a veggie until that trip..always in a pie. They even cut corn cobs in slices and grilled them mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Thelma and I stayed in a cottage owned by a woman I met online. It was her and her hubbys first home. They built a bigger house on the property and rented the cottage. I was surprised that all the water from washing dishes, clothes and bathing ran into the streets. commode water was contained some where, I don't know where though.

I remember waking up to the monkies playing in the trees outside!

I also was amazed at how pricey food was. We shopped in the local markets and cooked a lot at the cottage to save money. A real experience!


Granny
Thousands of years ago cats were considered Gods
Cats have never forgotten this.
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,412
Tiger
OP Offline
Tiger
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,412
Hi Granny!

Just reading your post made me feel like I was there. I have never been to Barbados. Monkeys - wow! Don't forget those pictures when you locate them.

Originally Posted By: WalkingGranny
When I visited Barbados I was amazed at the contradictions. Some big beautiful homes, fancy shopping malls...and the poverty of the natives. Oh yes...and how narrow the sidewalks were and how fast the cars went. My favorite thing in the evenings, Thelma and I would go to the cabana like restaurant in the mall parking lot for the fresh catch of the day and those scrumptous grilled veggies. Never had pumpkin as a veggie until that trip..always in a pie. They even cut corn cobs in slices and grilled them mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Thelma and I stayed in a cottage owned by a woman I met online. It was her and her hubbys first home. They built a bigger house on the property and rented the cottage. I was surprised that all the water from washing dishes, clothes and bathing ran into the streets. commode water was contained some where, I don't know where though.

I remember waking up to the monkies playing in the trees outside!

I also was amazed at how pricey food was. We shopped in the local markets and cooked a lot at the cottage to save money. A real experience!

Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,745
Chipmunk
Offline
Chipmunk
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,745
I can find only 1 photo disc right now of my trip...me parasailing...


Granny
Thousands of years ago cats were considered Gods
Cats have never forgotten this.
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,745
Chipmunk
Offline
Chipmunk
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,745
Seems I can do only one at a time...

trying for 2...This is my friend Thelma



now 3



Granny
Thousands of years ago cats were considered Gods
Cats have never forgotten this.
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,412
Tiger
OP Offline
Tiger
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,412
Deanna (guess I better drop the WalkingGranny/lol), AWESOME pictures and I love avatar (dancing genie/girl). Thanks for taking the time to first find the pictures and then posting them.

Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,412
Tiger
OP Offline
Tiger
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,412


Ethnic groups:
black (predominant) 90.1%, mixed, mulatto 4.6%, white 3.7

Religions:
Anglican 29%, Methodist 23.9%, other Protestant 30.2%, Roman Catholic 5.7%, other Christian 1.7%, other 5.2%, none or unspecified 4.3%

Languages:
English (official)

Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 1
L
Newbie
Offline
Newbie
L
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 1
Yes I have visited 90% of them. I have also lived and worked in several and remain fascinated with how incredibly diverse they are. Some cultural values are similiar but the terrain, food, language and attitudes serve as the unique discinction of each. It's quite exciting to discover these differences, especially to have to negotiate similiar situations differently in every destination.

Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,412
Tiger
OP Offline
Tiger
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,412
fishHow exciting. Do you have any pictures to share with us?

Originally Posted By: lanunes
Yes I have visited 90% of them. I have also lived and worked in several and remain fascinated with how incredibly diverse they are.

Some cultural values are similiar but the terrain, food, language and attitudes serve as the unique discinction of each. It's quite exciting to discover these differences, especially to have to negotiate similiar situations differently in every destination.


Page 2 of 2 1 2

Moderated by  Nick - Caribbean Culture 

Link Copied to Clipboard
Brand New Posts
MyHeritage & OldNews
by Angie - 03/16/24 09:15 AM
Psalm for the day
by Angie - 03/16/24 08:27 AM
Denmark's Oscar Entry "The Promised Land"
by Angela - Drama Movies - 03/15/24 08:51 PM
Stunning jewelry by Devon Leigh
by sarae - 03/15/24 12:58 PM
From Candlemas to March Equinox
by Mona - Astronomy - 03/14/24 07:35 PM
2024 - on this day in the past ...
by Mona - Astronomy - 03/14/24 07:12 PM
A Lenten Reflection
by Angie - 03/13/24 09:24 PM
Stitching by Hand
by Cheryl - Sewing Editor - 03/13/24 04:21 PM
Lucy Lawless Directs New Documentary
by Angela - Drama Movies - 03/12/24 05:47 PM
Inspiration Quote
by Angie - 03/10/24 03:09 PM
Sponsor
Safety
We take forum safety very seriously here at BellaOnline. Please be sure to read through our Forum Guidelines. Let us know if you have any questions or comments!
Privacy
This forum uses cookies to ensure smooth navigation from page to page of a thread. If you choose to register and provide your email, that email is solely used to get your password to you and updates on any topics you choose to watch. Nothing else. Ask with any questions!


| About BellaOnline | Privacy Policy | Advertising | Become an Editor |
Website copyright © 2022 Minerva WebWorks LLC. All rights reserved.


Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5