Castries - St Lucia

St Lucia spans 22 miles long by 14 wide and is a breathtaking destination. It is well known for its exotic beaches, green mountains, volcano’s, fishing villages and banana plantations. Castries is the capital of St Lucia.

We did a wonderful tour up through the Morne hills, very steep in parts. Went to a place where they did batik and then of course sold it. Some nice, not mad on it myself.We passed small communities and had picturesque views of the Atlantic and Caribbean coasts of the island.

Then went to Stony Hill, the private residence of Dr Sony a neuro surgeon and his wife. Its on Sthe top of the Island and very lovely as it looks down over Rodney Bay, an exclusive part of the island. Beautiful house and gardens, which we could roam at leisure, pool and entertainment area. 

They served us with cod fish in batter and you could have a banana ketchup or hot spicy sauce on it.  Both good. Also had small cakes and a soft drink. Was a wonderful hour we spent there, Tony also got the opportunity to speak to the Dr and talk about the area. Then back down the mountain past banana plantations, these crops are exported to England.

We got out in town, not far from the ship and wandered around the vegie markets, not so good. Big bread fruits and small mangoes, not quite ready for eating. They have many bars about the size of our bedroom and they drink or play cards etc, they always seems to have someone in them whatever the time of day. 

Dinner last night in the Prime 7 restaurant with an English couple called Tony and Frances, so will remember them.

These islands are so beautiful, so green and lush vegetation, we are very fortunate to be able to see it. Tomorrow we will be in St Barths, it’s getting closer to D Day, but we are ready to come home now we know the time has come.
Unfortunately we are unable to post photos, once I work it out I'll put them up. Sorry!