Grenada was an add on stop since since 2 of the planned stops were cancelled. Grenada, yes there was a war there in 1983 and it seems president Reagan was forced to apologize to the English over the US involvement. We had a planned morning excursion then an island over view. Grenada is much more developed. The economy is based up spices and chocolate. We chose to tour the factories on our shore excursion. In the afternoon we had an island overview. This island was not as welcoming as many of the others. The standard of living seems more upscale on the whole. We were able to walk in the spice market and at 4:30 the shopkeepers were closing although our ship will be in port until 9:30 PM
We learned an immense amount about nutmeg, not so much from the factory but more from the tour guide. It is an amazing spice and the entire seed is used in processing to food stuffs. Grenada exports more than 20% of the worlds supply. Our factory tour of chocolate processing was interesting since tasting was involved. None of our tours were as good as the ones we did in Italy so overall it was a little disappointing
Back on the ship and dinner at the specialty Italian restaurant. We have met several people on board during meals. Everyone is super friendly and it seems we all have the same concerns, that of poor air connections
I am catching up on the blog, since we are back and I have 1.5 hours estimated wait time at the DMV to get a new drivers license☹️
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Sunday, November 5, 2017
Barbados
Our stop in Barbados was a short one since we decided on the cave tour. This cave was created by acid rain eating away eating at the limestone and creating a wet cave. Unlike most caves that are cool this was a warm wet cave. There are several large pools and waterfalls within the cave in addition to the normal stalagmites and tites.
Barbados seems to be one of the most developed islands. It has many buildings, roads seem wide. An English colony so driving in the left becomes a little unnerving. Lots of cars and people
Tonight we ate in a speciality restaurant This one provided wine pairing with each course and very different foods. An appetizer of carrot and cardamom cream as an appetizer. Then tuna steak with spices seared, then a lime ice to cleanse the pallet. The main course was a beef tenderloin with purple mashed potatoes and a baked apple for dessert that was thin cut and rewrapped into an apple shape. Dinner was an experience. All foods we had little experience with but amazingly good.
Since our travels tend to have "exciting moments". Today had another one of those exciting moments that caused us to go to back to guest services. It will be our 3rd trip in 6 days. To get on and off the ship you need your ship ID card. Well coming back to the ship, Dan's keycard is missing! It is almost time for the ship to leave port. The security guard took pity on him and let him onto the pier. Ships security also let him on board and we are back to guest relations for his 3rd key card. They did punch a hole in it so he could attach it to his backpack....
I have a new method to increase my steps on my Fitbit. It seems to pick up activity of riding in the tour buses. It seems on our shore excursion the roads are so bumpy that I am getting credit for steps and flights climbed. The other day I had 15000 steps and 200 flights. Unfortunately I didn't burn that many calories.
Barbados seems to be one of the most developed islands. It has many buildings, roads seem wide. An English colony so driving in the left becomes a little unnerving. Lots of cars and people
Tonight we ate in a speciality restaurant This one provided wine pairing with each course and very different foods. An appetizer of carrot and cardamom cream as an appetizer. Then tuna steak with spices seared, then a lime ice to cleanse the pallet. The main course was a beef tenderloin with purple mashed potatoes and a baked apple for dessert that was thin cut and rewrapped into an apple shape. Dinner was an experience. All foods we had little experience with but amazingly good.
Since our travels tend to have "exciting moments". Today had another one of those exciting moments that caused us to go to back to guest services. It will be our 3rd trip in 6 days. To get on and off the ship you need your ship ID card. Well coming back to the ship, Dan's keycard is missing! It is almost time for the ship to leave port. The security guard took pity on him and let him onto the pier. Ships security also let him on board and we are back to guest relations for his 3rd key card. They did punch a hole in it so he could attach it to his backpack....
I have a new method to increase my steps on my Fitbit. It seems to pick up activity of riding in the tour buses. It seems on our shore excursion the roads are so bumpy that I am getting credit for steps and flights climbed. The other day I had 15000 steps and 200 flights. Unfortunately I didn't burn that many calories.
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