Island Tour

Friday, November 28, 2014

Weather still too rough to go diving.  So I thought to ask about getting an island tour!  Turns out Cleve leads tours all over the island.  Linda and George were game, so we set an appointment to meet Cleve at 10am to explore!

At the local Rum shop!

Woofie tried some rum.  He liked it!

He took us to some of the places that Devon had taken us to… the rich areas.  Then he took us to the villages where the local folks live.  Of course, there is quite a contrast.  

Some of the local homes.

Cleve and his two oldest boys.

This cute dog belongs to Cleve's mother.

 There are different areas of folks:  the black English, Garafundas, Spanish… we even went to the Spanish area that Cleve grew up in.  And we went to his mother’s house and got to meet her!  Cleve’s two oldest sons spent the morning with us, then stayed at Grandma’s house while we continued the tour.

Yummo!!  More fresh fruit frozen yogurt!

We had a FABULOUS lunch at Cal’s Cantina high on the hill in the center of the island.  The view was spectacular and so was the lunch!  Fresh Lobster that had just arrived that am.  Boy, that was tasty!!

This restaurant is a favorite of locals.  AND visitors, if they ever find it!!

George, Stacy and Linda.

Cleve and Woofie!

Linda and Cleve.  He is always cutting up!

Four fresh grilled lobster tails, salad for sauteed veggies for about $16!!  Didn't get my lobster for Thanksgiving, but well worth the wait!!  

Quite a contrast!  I had a photo of this wreck in an earlier blog, I think.  Today the cruise ship was in the dock!  Changes the entire perspective!

Solar and wind powered clothes dryer!  

Little Venice.  They do travel by boat from house to house.  There are parking lots on the main road for folks that have to commute to work. 

It was a long day, but what a nice way to spend a rainy day when we couldn’t go diving.  Cleve is a great guide and very fun to spend the day with.

Got back to the bungalow and had to pack up… leave tomorrow morning.  I will share a ride with George at 11am.  Linda has to leave at 6:30am. 

What a great trip…  J J J  Sorry for it to end, but will be happy to get back home to the critters!