Barbados - March 18, 2009
When we disembarked in Bridgetown,rather than take an excursion, we paid six dollars (for two) to take a taxi to Brandons Beach, a nice sandy beach about a mile from the cruise ship dock. Although the snorkelling was not fantastic, we did see a variety of fish. The walk back to the ship took us past the Mount Gay rum distillery and the cricket stadium. Signs along the way proclaimed Barbados' enthusiasm for cricket.
In the afternoon we strolled into Bridgetown following the walkway along the waterfront. Much of the downtown area has been rennovated recently and much of the waterfront area between the Independence Gate and the cruise ship dock is very pleasant.
The smoke stack of the Victory in Bridgetown harbour, a half hour walk from Brandons Beach.
Trunkfish off Brandons Beach.
Sea Turtle off Brandons Beach.
The waterfront in Bridgetown provides a pleasant place to stroll.
Vendors crowd around the Independence Gate in Bridgetown.
Bibliography
American Automobile Association. Caribbean Tourbook including Bermuda. Buffalo, N.Y.: AAA Publishing, 2007.
Carnival Cruise Lines. Barbados Port Guide and Recommended Stores. Bridgetown, Barbados: PPI Fleet Services, 2008.
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