Grenada - May 2006

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Our provisions we got in the US are beginning to dwindle so we need to do more shopping, especially for meat. This, at times, has proved interesting. A frozen bag of chicken may be labeled ‘chicken parts’. This is likely to include the feet – amongst other things!!! Daryl was excited when he found a bag of sausages (as we know them) – we hadn’t had one since leaving NZ.

We were invited to a dinner of roast duck, by friends on another boat. The duck had come in a tin!! French, apparently. Also, in the French islands, we have seen rabbit for sale – skinned but still whole, complete with eyes. Not our choice for an evening meal!!

We are now seeing islands that have tropical interiors – more flowers and wildlife.

In Grenada, where we are at the moment, we hired a car and had a fabulous day exploring with fellow yachting friends, Roger and Lucyna.

They have been to Grenada before, so they navigated while Daryl drove. The road was steep, narrow and winding – and unsignposted. The scenery was amazing. The roads went so high we could see both sides of the island at once. We walked to lookouts in the National Park and saw monkeys in the wild.

We visited the oldest working rum factory in the Caribbean – all organic, 71% proof, so it’s got to be good for you!!! We also had a tour of an organic chocolate factory that has won international awards. We bought you all some – ask us when we get home whether we still have it!!!!

We also fitted in going to a big drumming festival. The locals are of African descent and drumming is still a large part of their culture. Groups from other islands eg. Trinidad and Tobago had come for the event. It was varied and well worthwhile.

Yesterday I went to a Catholic Church service. Lucyna was going and invited me along. It was great to see the local people all dressed up in their Sunday best- hats and all. It is like stepping back in time. And the singing was loud and strong. I don’t think I will ever tire of watching the children, I think they are so gorgeous.