How are Tall Ships and Saint Lucia connected to Canadian Naval history? One of the more dramatic events in Saint Lucia’s history occurred on March 10, 1942 in Castries harbour. The story starts three years earlier…………………………. In May 1939 the…

Only a couple of days left, it’s gone so quickly. What will we miss …. The people. So open, friendly and welcoming. A simple “Good Morning” or “Bonjou” at the bus stop or shop will start a conversation. “Where are…

After a lazy weekend, with one day almost entirely overcast, Monday dawned with not a cloud in the sky. A perfect day for a hike at Tet Paul Nature trail – boasting 360o panoramic views of the whole south island…

Around 7:00 one morning, young Mervano from upstairs came knocking at the door – saying ‘Uncle’ has some coconuts, would we like to see him open them? Definitely! I’m not sure if Thomas is his real uncle or it’s a…

Once again we were perfectly located for national festivities. Although Independence day is not until the 22nd of February, the Baton has to travel by foot all around the Island… rather like the Olympic torch …. and today was Laborie’s…

The high winds and waves had washed a surprising object onto the beach overnight … a 30 foot sailboat with one of its two masts snapped. Laying forlornly on it’s side … rolling with each wave … a gaping hole…

George, the fisherman, was open yesterday morning and doing a roaring trade as people stopped by for freshly-cooked fish and johnny cakes on their way to work … eating carefully so as not to drip down their clothes. It’s literally…

Coffee and cereal on the deck … little Bananaquits https://ebird.org/species/banana buzzing importantly between clusters of coconuts …. yachts riding at anchor in the bay below… and puffy white clouds drifting by. Every morning should begin in this way. There’s a…