Tall Ships, Spies & Torpedoes
How are Tall Ships and Saint Lucia connected to Canadian Naval history? One of the more dramatic events in Saint Lucia’s history occurred on March 10, 1942 in Castries harbour. The story starts three years earlier…………………………. In May 1939 the…
Flotsam
Only a couple of days left, it’s gone so quickly. What will we miss …. The people. So open, friendly and welcoming. A simple “Good Morning” or “Bonjou” at the bus stop or shop will start a conversation. “Where are…
Pitons & Parrotfish
After a lazy weekend, with one day almost entirely overcast, Monday dawned with not a cloud in the sky. A perfect day for a hike at Tet Paul Nature trail – boasting 360o panoramic views of the whole south island…
Coconuts & Volcanos
Around 7:00 one morning, young Mervano from upstairs came knocking at the door – saying ‘Uncle’ has some coconuts, would we like to see him open them? Definitely! I’m not sure if Thomas is his real uncle or it’s a…
Batons & Treetops
Once again we were perfectly located for national festivities. Although Independence day is not until the 22nd of February, the Baton has to travel by foot all around the Island… rather like the Olympic torch …. and today was Laborie’s…
St. Lucia’s Finest!
The high winds and waves had washed a surprising object onto the beach overnight … a 30 foot sailboat with one of its two masts snapped. Laying forlornly on it’s side … rolling with each wave … a gaping hole…
Eye of the Wind – Epilogue
Our friend Bill, after seeing our first pictures of the Eye of the Wind (in Soufriere Bay) chose the term “magnificent”. On reflection, magnificent turned out be most apt but perhaps not in the way one might have expected. The…
Fish & Chocolate
George, the fisherman, was open yesterday morning and doing a roaring trade as people stopped by for freshly-cooked fish and johnny cakes on their way to work … eating carefully so as not to drip down their clothes. It’s literally…
Laborie
Coffee and cereal on the deck … little Bananaquits https://ebird.org/species/banana buzzing importantly between clusters of coconuts …. yachts riding at anchor in the bay below… and puffy white clouds drifting by. Every morning should begin in this way. There’s a…
Martinique 2
Driving the twisting and sometimes hair-raising narrow roads with spectacular views and lush vegetation is hugely enjoyable, however it also involves the negatives of traffic jams, congestion and parking woes wherever it is you want to go. Down on the…