Friday 15th - Day 3 in Barbados On leaving the port, our coach took us on a long scenic drive to Bathsheba. The coast here appears very wild as on the Atlantic. The waves pound in and part is used for surfing. There are incredible lava rocks of various sizes, which reminded us of The Twelve Apostles on The Great Ocean Road, Australia and the Marbles in New Zealand. Hunte's Garden is located in the centre of Barbados' rainforest in a sink-hole gully and offers ...

Barbados - day 2 of 3 Walked to the Kensington Oval cricket stadium and we were able to get a tour, which Phil really enjoyed to visit such an iconic stadium. The West Indies team are preparing for the matches against England next week. Also, we could see some of the England team practising in the nets. The weather is gloriously hot with an occasional cooling breeze. Caribbean Buffet under the Stars this evening on the outside deck. Hoping to join a tour tom...

Barbados eve Superb Sunset Cruise from Barbados, leaving at 4.30 pm. Only 20 passengers on a large catamaran. Drinks on offer as soon as we set off - sparkling wine, rum punch, beer, etc etc. You just felt life could not get any better!!!! As we turned around after the sunset, they brought out plates of snacks, which were delicious - so much that we are not going to bother and go in for an evening meal. Free day tomorrow, may visit the Cricket museum. Then s...

Tuesday 12th Roseau Dominica So today I went on my own as Avril not up to par. The tour was Dominica's Favourites - a leisurely drive around parts of the island to see some of the more interesting points, first stop was high up overlooking the town at which point a rainbow appeared. Next botanical gardens, after which followed a switch back bumpy ride into the mountains to see two large water falls and The Emerald Pool. There was an opportunity to swim, which ...