Local house, they had different architecture, many with big grand staircases
Barbados time works just like Trini time, so we were picked up from our guesthouse after getting ready an hour later than planned. We got to a cute bar that would've been a great limin' spot if we knew anyone or wanted to just lime...I mentioned we wanted to get the most out of our short weekend vacation, which meant a getting a little on the tipsy side and dancing the night away. We were told we would just be there for a drink and then were going to a club...couple hours later we headed to "The Gap" and immediately realized that our night would be better spent getting food and sleeping. So back in the car we hit Chefette, the local fast food craze, and had the best chicken sandwich of all time, although we might have been a little biased since we were essentially starving.
Saturday was then one of my favorite days since coming to the Caribbean...we went on a catamarang tour and got to actually swim with turtles! I kid you not, we were in the middle of the ocean, swimming around and able to touch turtles. Then we got to snorkel around a few shipwrecks surrounded by beautiful fish. Being on the boat was a first class experience, we sat out on the deck and were served Jammin' Juice (yes that would be alcoholic) and wonderful food. One problem...my lips got so sun burnt and still hurt like crazy! Poor Lisa wasn't feeling good and didn't get in the water at all, but Ty and I didn't miss a chance to take a dip!
Ty and me with our Jammin' Juice and then ready to see those turtles!
Saturday night we were supposed to go to a big graduation party...but that didn't start until midnight and after our day in the sun we were asleep by 10! We did venture out of the house for dinner, heading to Oistins for a fish fry. Bajans don't lie, they really own the flying fish! Dinner was heavenly. Well no matter how tired I was on Saturday, my body refuses to sleep past 7:30 anymore, so I was up and ready to go quite early. I took a walk down to a nearby beach and got to play paddle ball with the locals. Once everyone else was awake, we went to Harrison Caves in the center of the island. Really cool cave system that we totally got lost trying to find, but worth the effort. A last dip in the white-sand, aqua-clear water and we were back on that little plan, destination Trinidad. It was a short trip but lots of fun...glad I was able to see a bit more of the Caribbean before heading home! (Barbados is super clean compared to Trinidad...no trash, stray dogs or vagrants, but that all comes at the higher tourist prices!!)
The above pictures are from Harrison Caves
So sad day...my sunglasses broke while I was there! They've been with me since I arrived here and seen lots of things, so I was a little sad they were gone. I tried to hang on to them by taping the side back on, but it really didn't work out too well! In fact, I'm pretty sure I looked kinda like a crazy person. So I bought some cute new shades, and as corny as it is, I think it represents my new view on life. I view Trinidad differently as I am about to leave and I definitely see myself and my future in a new light.
I'm definitely starting on the "oh this is the last time I'll do X on a Friday here." Which might start getting a little ridiculous! But it has really made me appreciate all of the wonderful things about life here...the beautiful mornings and scenery, the people, even the unconditioned maxi rides are starting to get nostalgic! I have learned to appreciate every part of life here and to go enjoy things, even when they go completely wrong. I hope I can keep the attitude, and the confidence that comes along with being on my own here...in fact I give you full permission to pinch me if I begin to lose it! More to come on the last 12 days, as I rock out my new shades...
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