Firefly Hotel Bequia

... Thanks again Meg and Kim for all of that helpful information about Bequia. We then headed down to the local street market and picked up some fresh fruits from Sunshine. Sunshine was very entertaining.<br><br>We still had not stepped foot on the beach.<br><br>We finally headed to the beach, which was just 50 steps from our front door,and it was absolutely amazing. The views, foliage, and water were incredible. Words and pictures can't ...

Bequai to St Vincent (the main Grenadine island) was via the regular ferry service &#8211; through very rough waters &#8211; every muscle was tensed to hang on and keep the status quo! Charlie met us on arrival and we went to the hotel (Beachcomber) to meet up with Jo, and Ben and Clair. <br><br>We were taken in a minibus along the coast and up into the interior for the volcano trek. No checks had been made as to our fitness/ability etc. and the climb was ...

... Connie, Bardo, Winston, Junior and Collin. Me and collin got "married". We took a lot of great pictures, but unfortunately my new camera broke :( imagine that right? Thursday we went on boat tour with Micheal and I put my camera in Kyle's pocket; he went into the ocean with it. boo. Some other highlights were snorkling, our boat ride the first night in the dark with 5 foot waves, the ...

... as Mustique, Caanouan and the Tobago Cays. I recall my trip on the boat to the Tobago Cays, a collection of five uninhabited and completely natural islands that comprise a national maritime park. The Cays are the perfect place to spend a water-themed adventure. Once here one can fill the day exploring the underwater treasures of Horseshoe Reef, where the movie Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed, or enjoy a relaxing nap on one of ...

... harvest time walk I took through downtown Dubuque's Farmers' Market. But here the farmers are dread-locked Rastafarians instead of kerchief-ed Amish and are selling plump passion fruits instead of sugary cookies mon! I kick up dust as I turn a corner and continue running down a rural road and past a family farm. An old, sun-worn man gives me a slight wave of his hand, just like the notorious one finger wave farmers greet passer-bys with ...

... tours. (784-457-3757). Up the hill from here is Spring on Bequia, a boutique hotel famous for both its views and Sunday afternoon curry buffets. (www.spingonbequia.com, 784-458-3800) As you continue on you will pass the desolate Spring Bay, with its towering palm trees and old stone aqueducts. From here it is back up the hill, at the top of which you are greeted by past-the-horizon views of the Grenadine islands ...

... duty free shops mixed along the waterfront. St. Lucia thrives on tourism as is evidenced by three Sandals resorts on the island. Having seen the island by car we were eager to explore the lee coast by boat. But first, we secured Free Spirit in the Rodney Bay Marina and flew home to see the kids and grandkids. We got a three city ticket so that we could see them all. Bill and Joann introduced us to Andrew Robert and he and Nana instantly bonded. We tried to give the ...

... to our less than peak physique, calling for many cool glasses of water and a dip with the kids in the pool to dry off. Late afternoon we rounded up everyone and headed into town to the famous Mack's Pizzaria for snacks and to watch the afternoon sun set over the harbour. With kids off in their respective cribs, Nancy and Matty left on thier date to the Gingerbread Hotel Restaurant.

After successfully saving my suitcase from the kidnapper, I went through customs. There wasn't much checking going on, but I didn't complain. I went outside to wait for my ride. A manager from the company I was working for was to pick me up. It was suggested I not get a car. Back in the US I wondered why that was so, and what I would do without a car. Once I arrived I was glad I didn't have one. Driving is on the left, the steering ...

... Then they lift the gates and the road opens again. This and assorted goats and other livestock make landing quite interesting. Anyway, we land without incident, other than my anxiety attack, and we depart the plane (such as it is). When I get to the terminal I see the luggage carousel. It is a conveyor belt that has a manual crank which makes the belt move when turned. I watch this sight in wonder and look up just long enough ...