Discovering Grenada
Ni Hao from Grenada
Recognize this flag? Look closely … Yes my friends, those are the stars of The Peoples Republic of China. On the motorbikes of Grenadian policemen. Puzzled? You wouldn’t be if you knew the history behind the National Stadium. China has a policy colloquially called “Stadium Diplomacy”. Over the years they have built sporting venues in more than … Continue reading
Grenadian Independence Day
Thirty-eight years ago, a little island in the Caribbean cut lose from its motherland and set out on its own. The following years brought a few growing pains, including a little pre-pubescent hormone flare in 1983. But on Tuesday, the now-mature country celebrated its birthday with dancing, guns, parachuters, fireworks and a message of unity. … Continue reading
Catching Up
This week has been a little stressful. And the blog has born the brunt of the damage. But now that the craziness has subsided, it is time to catch up. Here it goes! Our week in pictures. Three Thanksgivings The 24th came with classes and a regular old day for David. He was, however, able … Continue reading
Somethin’ Fishy
Every Grenada tour book has one little entry called “Fish Friday.” After riding the waves on a catamaran, tip-toeing though “gun fight” alley and slipping past shady looking locals, we found the fish. Fish Friday is a little gathering of fishermen who batter and fry their catch and serve it up to waiting tourists. It … Continue reading
A Cultural Tsunami
This weekend I ate Grenadian Lambie, clapped along with an Indian cultural dance performance and rode in an Iranian friend’s car seat. It was a cultural tsunami. Unfortunately I forgot my camera for all of these events. So it’s time to paint you a picture with my words … and borrow other friend’s photos from … Continue reading
Belmont Estates
This place you have to see to believe. So because I am short on time, I will encourage you to take your own sightseeing trip through my slideshow and pick out the parts that interest you the most. [oqeygallery id=10] Belmont is more than an hour’s drive up the island and into the interior. And … Continue reading
The Caribs Lept
Our next stop on last week’s whirlwind island tour was Carib’s Leap. (Sheesh, has it been a week already?!) While currently a well-kept touristy destination, it isn’t quite the happiest place on earth. Here’s the story. The Caribs were the second civilization to inhabit Grenada. According to what I read, they weren’t very nice – … Continue reading
Matt’s Story
Once upon a time, there was a little fort named Matthew. It was named after a French Lieutenant Governor who no one had ever heard of and was put in a place where no one ever really fought. But of all the little forts in Grenada, it has the grandest and strangest story of all. [oqeygallery id=9] … Continue reading
Freddie’s Story
As the packed school bus rumbled up a few tight turns, the walls of a stone cold precipice came into view. Grenada’s Fort Frederick was just ahead, and next to it, Fort Matthew. As the contents of our bus scattered our of the bus with clicking cameras (like the group of tourists we were) the … Continue reading
21 Miles of Fun
Dear Faithful Followers (aka family and a few friends), I apologize for the lack of posts over the past couple days. But as you are about to see, I have been busy. [oqeygallery id=7] Friday, I hopped on a bus with 27 other happy-go-lucky people for a whirlwind all-around the island tour. Up the windy road we … Continue reading
