There is a golf course....

For a all the golfers out there, we decided that before we left, we better check out the golf course. It is located in St.George's - but not in plain site. We found the road - and after a few minutes, arrived at the golf course.

It was a bit soggy due to the large amount of rain that fell the last few days - but I have to say I was pleasantly surprised.

There are no power carts, which is fine  - as you come into the parking lot, there is a small lean-to, and out of it sprung 5 young men, all offering to be our caddy. And it is only a 9-hole, so it wouldn’t be too bad.

If you want to play 18 – you just play it twice – like the Royal York! There is a nice clubhouse and a great view from their deck. If you decide you want to play though, you might want to book and early tee time – it was already pretty muggy there at 11am.

After checking out the course, we headed up the road towards the Grenada Craft Village. It is a great idea – much like a Farmers’ Market, but a building with small spaces inside for artisans to display theirproducts. It is a good idea, as several of the artisans are from other parts of Grenada.  Their shops were set up very nicely, and there were several that we hadn’t seen yet – they aren’t set up where the cruise ship passengers usually are. There was a potter, soap and oils, spices for cooking, painters – and a great seamstress.  She is Grenadian, but spend several years in London -  she had beautiful summer skirts, tops and dresses – all cotton and linen – if you go as soon as you arrive, she will make whatever you see to your size before you leave. She even had a wedding dress – and as much as you might not think so – it was beautiful – and the bodice was made of coconut fibers!

From there, we took a drive to Happy Hill – we heard from a Calgary family about a great snorkeling place – and we wanted to check it out. It was nice – black sand, calm waters – and in a protected area. Maybe we will try it out on Monday.

One of the commercial complexes on the way into St.Georges from Happy Hill

On the way back, we taped the drive through St.Georges and the drive out to the airport so that you can have a look when we come home.  We had to check on the parking etc. for the beginning of our flight home on Tuesday. You might find it interesting – it will give you an idea of what we see most days. We have done a couple of videos to show you all when we get home!

After checking out the airport, we came back to the apartment for a short break before heading up to Victoria for the St.Mark’s Sunset City Food Festival – which happens the last Saturday of the month. Unfortunately, when we arrived, they had delayed the set up due to the rainstorm – and it was still pouring rain when we got there. But we talked to several people and had a look at their menu boards. Reasonably priced – and not just fish – there was beef, pork, chicken, fish, goat, rabbit, vegie choices – plus desserts. I was finally able to try conkie, which is a dessert made of pumpkin, spices, coconut and corn – it was really good.

We said our goodbyes and headed back down Island. Barry thought it was quite the adventure – there were some rock and mudslides on the road due to the downpour – so he had to dodge those obstacles as well as the buses!

Heading to the beach tomorrow – and then back to Happy Hill. We have been invited to a community event – it should be fun!

Grenada Discovery Train

We had decided that we were going to tour St.George and the Carenage today - which included historic Fort George and the National Museum. We were going to walk the whole thing - not do the 'tourist thing' which was taking the 'Grenada Discovery Train'. However, as we started our walk, it pulled up - and you know me - I am a sucker for anything fun - whether the 'train' in Chemanius or the horse and carriage in Cuba - so might as well as the 'Grenada Train'!

We boarded the train, which in the end, worked out really well. You can get on and off of the train anywhere along it's route - and you are free to wander and pick up the next one - or the one after that - or the one after...

The train ticket also includes admission to Fort George and the National Museum. We enjoyed the tour of the Fort - not only does it have a long history of the fight between England and France for the treasures of the Caribbean - but it is also the site where Maurice Bishop and his followers were executed in the 1983 Rebellion - before the US intervened.  Currently the fort is a historical site and the headquarters of the Royal Grenada Police.



From Fort George, we made our way back down the hill and headed to the National Museum. As museums go, it was pretty interesting - and had a lot of background on the history of Grenada. From the museum, we hopped back on the train and took another loop which took us past the fire station and several historic buildings.

Lastly, we headed towards the Esplanade, where the cruise ships came in. While we didn't see any ships, we checked out some shops and had a late lunch at the 'Creole Shack' which is actually a cafeteria restaurant upstairs from the Food Faire Grocery store. It was filled with locals - and the prices were unbelieveably reasonable. After that, we made our way back through St.George and the Carenage and then headed back to our home away from home.