Friday, January 27 – Barbados

I think I’m going to relax around the apartment today. I have 3 days worth of journal entries to work on, and some trip planning to do.

I learned my lesson last year in Hawaii, where I was going non-stop every day, and came home exhausted! I need to remind myself that each of my stops on this trip are not like their own 1-week vacations, where I then travel back to my normal life in the States. It’s the sprint versus marathon scenario…

I did, however, go out for another meal at the nearby Cafe Ma Cherie.

I’ve gone ahead and booked a ways out now to avoid increasing costs and limits on availability (both for transportation and accommodation). Here’s where I’m at so far:

• January 30: to Grenada
• February 05: to St. Vincent
• February 11: back to Grenada (to catch a cheap onward flight)
• February 15: to St. Lucia
• February 22: to Dominica via ferry
• March 03: to Guadeloupe via ferry
• March 09: back to Dominica via ferry (to catch a cheap onward flight)
• March 12: to Antigua

Covid Situation in Barbados:

• Vaccination or negative test is not required for entry
• Very few people that I’ve observed are wearing masks

Saturday, January 28 – Barbados

My destination today is Hunte’s Gardens (20 USD entry fee), to the northeast of my apartment. I could get there via bus with a transfer, but I decided to just walk there instead (surprise!). It should take about 2 hours each way. Plus, I enjoy exploring the local areas on foot.

Horticulturist Anthony Hunte converted an overgrown sinkhole into a 10 acre garden environment that I’ll be visiting. There are trails throughout, with benches and chairs readily available along the paths, and classical music plays overhead!

This was an enjoyable stop. A beautiful oasis, and very relaxing! Plus, it’s kind of off-the-beaten-path, with not many visitors; which I like.

Time to make the hike back!