5 and 6 December, 2019: The Islands of St. Lucia and Barbados

[fansee]

As you may already know, I cruised the Caribbean for eleven days in December from 1 December to 11 December. Read all about it! I had a wonderful time with the high lights including tours of two of the islands we visited, St. Lucia and Barbados.

Note: I took a lot of pictures, many of which are under the links below. You have been warned.

Comments

[bigj52]

This all sounds wonderful. The pics are beautiful. Loving the pastries. The blueberry would probably be my fave too.

Can't you get priority seating on the tour bus as an elderly person? And don't you have a walker yet? MIL has just got hers at 95 years old and it's the best thing she's ever done. And she hasn't had half as many falls as you have. Nudge, nudge.

[fansee]

The bus was filled with elderly persons, although I suspect that, at 82, I was the most elderly. Whipping out my passport to prove my bona fides was not happening.

When I get into my 90s, I'll consider a walker. This fall was due to sheer stupidity on my part and could have been completely avoided if I had accepted the offer of a ride from where I exited security to my gate. The ride was offered vigorously, and I got scolded by the cart driver for not taking it after my fall. Next time, for sure. FanSee

[lindahoyland]

Sorry you injured yourself. Those cakes look delicious!

[fansee]

OMG, they were as good as they looked! What a treat! FanSee

[dadi]

Great pictures! I am so happy you had a good time, even with the less than perfect start of the trip!

[fansee]

I did have a wonderful time...I've never before traveled in such posh style. It's amazing how easily I got used to the life style. FanSee

[gilda_elise]

Though cut short, it looks as if you had a wonderful time. And the scenery is gorgeous! And, of course, such beautiful tropical plants.

[spiffikins]

I love the photos. But mostly I love that you are the rogue tourist who doesn't let herself get trapped on the tours!

When I was 15 I had the opportunity to go on a group trip to Europe - 10 days of bouncing around Italy and the south of France. It was amazing! But my biggest regrets are the times when we would get off the bus, and troop inside a monument or building - and stand all in a group while the tour leader spent 20 minutes describing the history of the hole in the ceiling - when ALL I WANTED TO DO was go explore and SEE the fantastic statues lining the walls. I always assumed that AFTER they stopped talking, we would get to go look - but no, we were On A Schedule - so once they finished their piece, they would herd us all back into the bus to go to the next place.

Good for you for making the most of your tour and NOT sitting and listening to the boring bits!