It was looking like it was going to be cooler yesterday - only 30C - and overcast - so we decided it would be a good day for another walkabout.
We took a new route into town - and parked by the Fire Department & Central Police Station (the pink building from an earlier post). From there we headed around the Carenage, stopping at a few 'bits stores' (pretty much a corner store with a 'bit' of everything). We are surprised at these little stores and the snackettes/bars at the number of beverages they stock - one place I counted 53 different bottles - from fruit juice to coke products to beer/coolers. And some stores are only about 10 x 10!
We stopped to sit for a bit at the top of the Carenage - and just watch people. There is one interesting guy who has built a small raft from pallets on top of recycled styrofoam - and cruises around the bay in it. He has all types of interesting stuff on his raft - including a Grenadian flag and a monkey puppet (??!!??) - and a sign that says 'pictures $1 US'. I will have to take a picture next time we are there.
We carried on around the Carenage and then headed up some side streets to check out the shops. Found some great artisan shops - batiks, carvings, jewellery, paintings - great traditional art too! And not much was made off island - a nice change from the 'made in china' souvenirs!
We also walked back to the cruise ship terminal and sat on the bay and watched the ships. The terminal is located beside the central bus terminal - so we watched the organized chaos of buses during the busiest time in the afternoon.
After that, we headed back to the Central Police Station - where we were meeting Leah. While waiting for her, Barry had a chance to talk to an immigration officer - which was very interesting - he told us lots about the ferry system and the RG Police. Leah finally got in from her shift and we chatted with her and met some co-workers. Leah had made us some Sorrel juice - and gave it to us to take home. Not sure if we can actually take it home - but we will be trying it in Grenada for sure.
It was getting late, so we headed over to the Ocean Grill for supper - I tried the 'crabback' again. It is an interesting dish - they use 'lcrumbs - and put it back into the shells to heat it up. We see these crabs all over - they dig holes in the sand - and some people even race them!
The view was great. It was right on the water - so much that when the waves hit the deck, some actually came up between the deck boards under the tables!
And then - back to Woburn - and plan for tomorrow!
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