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- July 6th 2011
Let’s take a journey with Julie as she gives us a peek into her journal where she describes her one day meander around Grenada. She excitedly recaps some of the more compelling memories of the island that have embedded her mind forever.
6am – Visit to the St. George’s Market
The St. George’s Market reminded me of a painter’s palette. There were colours everywhere! The radiant red of the French cashews, the vibrant yellow of the mangoes and the lush green of the grapefruits and limes had me totally awestruck.
The silence of my thoughts was soon broken with the buzz of movement and chatter. The locals moved by quickly; trying to get the best products while the vendors offered you their best prices. I couldn’t help but try the coconuts. The refreshing taste was just indescribable and one of the largest mangoes I was told was named after me. I felt like a real Grenadian woman - straw hat on my head, tie dyed apparel, my very own mangoes and coconut in my hand. At that point I thought to myself, life can’t get any better than this.
8am – Having a local Creole breakfast
Pauline; my Grenadian friend decided to make me a real Grenadian breakfast of cocoa tea, roast bakes and salt fish souse. Well I can tell you that this is something that gave my taste buds an awakening. I couldn’t understand how a little brown ball could produce such an enjoyable beverage but the flavour was just so rich and delightful. I loved it and I hope I can get her to make me some more before I leave.
9am – Island Tour
The tour took us through the west coast up to the eastern side of the island to the Belmont Estate. The sites were so fascinating! We stopped off at Concord; a village with the most majestic waterfall and home of Veronica’s Visions nutmeg print bags. Her intriguing studio was the transformation from an old nutmeg processing station. Incredible! We also made a stop at Gouyave. It took me only 3 minutes to see why it was referred to as the town that never sleeps. There I bought a lovely jute bag with my name printed on it from the Gouyave Nutmeg Processing Station. Now I have so many things to remember the island.
12pm – Belmont Estate
We had lunch at this 300 year old plantation but I believe that there are just too many culinary adventures on this tiny island. I could hardly contain myself during the meal. I’ve never heard of salads made from papaya or sampled cinnamon flavoured ice cream. To say that the meal at Belmont was delicious would definitely be an understatement.
2pm – Relaxing on Grand Anse Beach
One word; Amazing! The cool sea breeze caressed my cheek while I gazed up at the blue Caribbean sky. I’ve never being to any spot as picturesque as Grenada’s Grand Anse Beach. Listening to the chirping of the birds and the laughter of children playing on the shore was like music to my ear. During my 4 hour laze on the Grand Anse beach, nothing else in the world mattered.
8pm – Spice Basket
I didn’t think anything could exceed my experience on Grand Anse Beach; boy was I wrong! The Spice Basket was just extraordinary. I had never imagined being served local dishes in an iron pot or dancing to pulsating soca music at the request of the lead singer of the live band. I really did not want the night to end.
I’m lying on Pauline’s bed right now wondering what tomorrow would be like. She promised that we would take the ferry to Carriacou where we would do some diving! Oh how I can’t wait!
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Caribbean Christine says:
July 17, 2011 @ 12:33 PM
This brings back great memories of our trip in 2010. My only regret…arriving and departing on a Saturday and therefore missing the St. George market. Christine http://www.DinghyPursuits.comGrenada Board of Tourism says:
July 18, 2011 @ 2:25 PM
This means that you must return to experience this. Julie definitely had a blast and so will you.
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