Day 6
I had real high hopes for St Lucia. I had heard so much about it from Oprah. I heard about the shopping and all the fancy resorts. Matt Damon was on the island the same day that we visited.
We had no official excursion planned. We were originally supposed to meet a friend of a friend who would take us around the island. Whenever possible we like to tour with a local so that we get to explore places that are off the beaten path. Shortly before our trip those plans fell through, so we decided to go it alone.
After we disembarked we chose to take a private tour with a local taxi/van service. I think there were about 6 couples in our group. The cost was $20 per person and the tour was for 4 hours.
The1st stop was to a place called "The Bagshaw's of St Lucia".
This shop sells clothing and table linens in colorful tropical patterns. The fabrics are silk-screened by hand and you get a demonstration as part of the tour. This was a very interesting stop and the items in the gift shop were of good quality. I bought a canvas silk-screened bag.
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| My bag is the same print as the Hibiscus flower on the top of the table |
Next stop was the Government House, which is the official residence of the Governor-General of Saint Lucia.
The best part of this stop was the amazing view and great photo op.
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| I told you, no matter where you go on these islands, the ship is never far from sight! |
Next stop, bananas!!!
Banana everything. I actually regret that I didn't buy a couple of the products, but you had to barter for everything and...it was hot and humid and...frankly I just wasn't in the mood, especially after having to pay $2 for a picture of this guy
and an older woman who kept following me around everywhere, begging for money.
We were trying to pick out T-shirts so I finally gave her a dollar and got back in the van. This kind of activity turns me off. And so it was in St Lucia.
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| rock formation that looks like a high heel shoe (look closely) |
I didn't really care too much for St Lucia. I was very disappointed and I'm not sure I would want to go back, but the worse part was after we returned to the ship to learn that 55 passengers from our ship had been robbed at gunpoint while on a ship sponsored excursion. WTF? Click for story
Fortunately we were not on that excursion!
We ended the day with a nice dinner @ Blu. Sometimes the best part of a day off the ship, is a safe return, to the ship!
Next up, Barbados (I LOVED Barbados!)
I'm Just Sayin!
I'm Just Sayin!
2 comments:
I still like St. Lucia. Its a very gorgeous island. If you do go again, a trip to the Pitons is probably the best bet. On this trip however, My wife and I stayed on the ship! (We have been frequently!)
Well maybe next time lol
We actually drove up the mountain for the view and also to the botanical gardens but there was an admission price. I think there was also a waterfall to see for a price. We were so tired of shelling out money we all stayed by the van. Thanks for the comment!
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