Neighbors
Our port neighbors when we arose in Barbados.
Craned
Our breakfast view from the stern of the Valiant Lady.
Welcome
No shore activity planned so we took a shuttle to enjoy the day at Brownes Beach.
Trapped?
Some call it a tourist trap, looks more like PARADISE to us!
Exit Beach Left
After some R&R in our chair and a refreshing dip, we started to explore.
Strolling
YES, the water was as beautiful as it looks.
Behind Us
You can see the stacks of the Valiant Lady in the distance.
Diving?
I'm not wearing dive gear, it's a sun shirt.
About Face
We touched the pier and turned back.
Sunners
Back to baking position.
Beach Right
After another dip, we headed down the beach to the right.
Jet Skiing?
We passed on the motor sports.
Shading
A brief break from the sun under a pier.
Waves
Postcard stye waves on this beach.
Waves Live
Click the image to experience the surf for yourself.
Let's Do It
We made the decision to walk all the way to the break wall.
Solo
Andrew went in to cool off (not another sole in sight).
Bigger Surf
The surf picked up as we got closer to the wall.
Armored
Unique use of the word "armored".
Return Trip
Appears there are others with the same idea.
Front Row
We found a spot in the FRONT when returning.
Nice View
AND the beach looks good as well.
Farewell
They pulled the chairs at 5:00, time to pack it up.
Amenities
They had a nice area to get drinks, food and change.
The Best
We asked a taxi driver where to get the best food and view, here's where Mario took us.
Tabled
I guess we're a little early, NO crowd.
What Do You Think?
Do you think the view could be any better for dinner?
Here We Are
Our little spot on the beach.
Here He Is
Andrew sampled the local rum while we ate fresh ceviche.
The Bar
No trouble getting a drink (AND we had table service).
The Swing
We did not give it a test ride.
Hard To Imagine
Difficult to imagine meals like this in Amelia, OH.
Our Neighbor
I took a trip to the bathroom and discovered a park next to the restaurant.
Gilligan
I think I'd might be able to handle being stranded in Barbados.
Coming Down
Looks like we may get a nice sunset.
Pre-Set
A peek of what's to come.
Going Down
The sun's ready to slip below the horizon.
Live Set
Click the photo to view the setting sun.
Transition
The wait staff then provided us with mood lighting.
Our Lady
After dinner we took a walk thru the park and discovered our Lady in wait.
Cruisin'
How about THAT view for a sunset cruise!
Next Time
Mario blew us off, the receptionist called around for a cab, he finally showed up and we were the LAST two to board the Valiant Lady before departure (the first two doors we tried at the port we LOCKED).
St. Lucia
Good morning in St. Lucia.
Rainy
It was wet outside so we chose to eat breakfast in the Galley.
Coffee Break
I enjoyed another cup of joe relaxing in our hammock.
Small One
This looks to be the smallest port to date.
Queueing
Let's head down to meet up with our group to climb My. Pimard.
Our Objective
The summit of Mt. Pimard is just behind the head.
Outbound
Brining up the rear, I'm in no hurry.
Enjoying the Color
It's a tropical paradise here.
Approval
I'm guessing our guide (Keys) had approval to pass.
Jungle-Like
The transition to jungle/rain forest.
The Bay
Nice view of Rodney Bay as we begin to gain altitude.
Grading
A little more grade as we transition into deeper forest.
Clearing
A distant view of Trouya, we'll stop on the way down to take pictures.
Which Way?
Up to the right, down on the left.
Single File
The group transitions to single file as we begin our ascent.
Pause & Click
Paused to click a photo, Keys took Andrew to the front because he said he'd climbed Pitons.
The Rear
No one behind me.
Rope Work
Now we encountered the portion of the hike where ROPES were REQUIRED!
Glimpse
A brief glimpse of the water while hiking.
Final Push
The grade got a bit more extreme as we approached the summit.
Success
I was not the last to reach the summit (I passed a couple on the way up).
Toppers
Celebrating the achievement with Andrew.
The Bay
Birdseye view of Rodney Bay.
Marina
The Bay's marina.
Wider View
A wider view of the marina.
The Entire Bay
The landscape view of the entire bay.
Turn Around
The view from the other side of the summit.
That's Her
That's our Valiant Lady generating all that smoke.
The Coast
Our path into St. Lucia.
Selfie
My mug shot with the bay in the background.
Paired
Another photo with Andrew.
Another Bayscape
The weather changed frequently, is this one better than the previous?
Blocked
Any way to trim some of those trees?
Final One
Time to pack up the lens and head back down the mountain.
Cushion
I had Andrew to "land on" should I stumble down the mountain.
A Hole
A hole in the canopy.
OK
Andrew is doing OK as we descend.
Handrail
Thanx for pointing out the support.
Hold On
Time to close the gap.
The Mouth
The entrance to Rodney Bay through the trees.
Anybody Out There?
Where'd everyone go?
Dip Anyone?
No need, it was sprinkling at this time.
The Gazebo
The full view from the gazebo.
Another Climb
Maybe we can hike this one next time.
Hidden Beach
Do you see the small beach back there?
Cheesy
Let's finish this hike up.
Bayside
At elevation with Rodney Bay.
Rodney Bay Live
Click the photo to see the bay live.
Snack Anyone
Marie has been selling snacks here for 40 YEARS!
Line Up
We made our way to the bar for drinks.
Others Followed
Marie must do pretty good here.
Bay Beach
Let's down these drinks and get back to the bus.
Lunch Time
After some souvenir shopping at the port we decided to get a snack.
Snack View
It rained/drizzled most of the time.
Unloading
We watched the boats bring other excursions back to the dock.
Our Lady
Our lunch companion.
Scarlet Night
Virgin's premier event is called "Scarlet Night".
Red Wake
The ship was decorated and most people dressed in red (I wore my red swim trunks over my jeans).
Main Event
A photo from the main dance party event (we didn't last long).