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Five places to visit whilst on the west coast of Saint Lucia

Canaries River

The Canaries River is beautifully situated in a forested area in Canaries. It is about a 5-minute drive from the highway.

Do not wonder! The Canaries River is easily accessible plus the road is in good condition!

I heard the water forcefully hitting the rocks as we approached the river. As I inhaled the clean air, I felt the fresh cool breeze hug me. What a feeling!

I had a great time on the riverbanks at Tony’s Place. It made for a perfect relaxation day.

The neat setting served as a great place to have a picnic, chill with loved ones and site see to enjoy the lush vegetation.

There were tables, chairs and a grill to turn the river lime into a cookout.

You could catch fish and crayfish, take a bath in the river or eat the fruits fresh from the trees.

Optional but ideal out of courtesy! Tip Tony after using his place even though it is free. Help him maintain it so it could be as lovely upon your next visit.

There is also a water treatment plant close by.

Bouton

I have heard many stories about poverty and the “backwardness” in the Bouton community so I was curious to visit the place for the first time.

Bouton used to be the talk of the town, so much so, that individuals would jokingly ask if one was from Bouton to indicate that they were harebrained.

There is a small, single paved road from the Soufriere Highway that leads to the Bouton Combined School which is the only public building in the community.

The drive to the community was long. I was worried that we would go down the precipice so I was not at ease.

At last, we made it! The trip to Bouton was breathtaking and had me in awe. Bouton screams everything tropical.

I enjoyed the view of the peak of the Pitons, the cruise ships coming in and how the sea and sky formed one as I tried to look beyond the horizon.

Bouton is extremely peaceful! I did not hear any music nor people talking. I did not see a shop nor vendors along the road. It was almost like an empty town.

I enjoyed taking pictures, picking mangoes and tamarind and conversing with the few community members I saw.

Piton’s Waterfall

One of the first things you see as you enter the Piton’s Waterfall vicinity is a large parking. My relatives made it a picnic area!

Pay a fee before entry and hike for about 3 minutes then voila! For a moment, it seemed like I was out in the wilderness because I saw no sign of life.

The adventurous walk was filled with trees, birds, stairs and rocks!

The falls echoed in my ears as I got closer.

True beauty! Piton’s Waterfall is a beautiful place to escape, have a family outing and comfortably enjoy nature.

You could sit next to one of the three pools or soak in the water. The pools range from cool to warm and are shallow and great for kids.

There is a pool with warm water set in a manner to receive a back massage. I did enjoy!

The rocks directly beneath the waterfall were slippery. I nearly fell!

The walk to Piton’s Waterfall could be tasking for people with mobility issues. It might be tiring for children.

Changing rooms are available.

Sulphur Springs

The Sulphur Springs is a must visit just to have a unique experience. I did not get to enjoy the mud bath this time around because the place was overcrowded.

Click on link to see more about my last Sulphur Springs experience

The world’s only drive in volcano

Anse L’ivrogne Beach

Right there in Choiseul! Anse L’ivrogne Beach is also known as Sevoigne Beach.

Picturesque! Anse L’ivrogne Beach lays at the base of Gros Piton. It has very soft white to golden brown sand, beautiful palm trees, clear water and lots of pebbles.

The long beach is secluded so getting to it is that of exploration. We drove until we got to the ruins of the 18^th century sugar plantation then walked until we got to the beach.

I viewed what was left of the old sugar plantation with fascination as the wheel turned. What was that I kept thinking.

There are lots of trees and rocks along the way to the beach. I was surprised at the number of fish I saw in the stream as I crossed the bridge.

Anse L’ivrogne Beach was peaceful and made for the perfect place for leisure time and fun.

There were people on the other side of the beach grilling, playing music and having a good time.

You could hike the Gros Piton trail through Anse L’ivrogne Beach.

What to do whilst at Anse L’ivrogne Beach? Watch the pelicans search for their meal. Build sandcastles, fish or have a fun filled family racing game. Cover yourself with the white sand, enjoy the sea breeze and watch the wave as it approaches the shore or splashes on the rocks.

Enjoy the simple pleasures that are worth millions! Enjoy the gift of life and living in paradise!

Thank you to whoever did the rock design

The person who did this is very creative

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Eight reasons why countryside living is good for you

Country living tend to offer more land space for children to play and to rear animals and plant trees. Do not forget the fresh air and a daily supply of fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs.

The day time beauty of country living is seen with the green plantations and wavy mountains.

A clear night is like sweet romance and offers a sense of joy, freedom and peace of mind as you can gaze at the stars and the moon all night long.

If you love noise then you will appreciate night time in the country! It can get pretty noisy when the crickets sing their song.

Country living is ideal for me as it gives me a sense of purpose with my living environment. I am proud to be from the countryside and I enjoy the simple life that it permits.

1.Fresh supply of fruits and vegetables

Country living provides an opportunity to engage in backyard gardening. Yes, you get to have your own supply of nutritious, local, organic and fresh produce. Have excess produce? Why not share with your neighbour or even sell the balance?

If you do not have a backyard garden then you might just be lucky and get produce from neighbours or friends. Plus, farmers selling produce are generally close by!

Country life is “hardly without” because a fruit is always in season. Well country living helps you eat healthier, right?

You could use the seasonal fruits to eat or make juice and jam. You could dry the fruits and also make juice concentrate. It is a win win win.

Watch video to learn how to make seasonal fruit jam! So delicious…

2.Rear livestock and have pets

Country living makes it easier to raise pets and livestock. You could rear chickens, pigs, goats, ducks, rabbits and even cows depending on the size of your property and whether you have access to a nearby pasture. This could be a really cool and fun hobby yet give you a steady supply of fresh meat.

Pets too! You could have as many cats as you like when you live in the country. Why not get a dog?

Ensure you have proper fencing to prevent your pets from being a nuisance to others.

3.Fresh air

I love going to the balcony just to enjoy the fresh air. The abundance of trees and grass make the place cooler, smell nicer and make you breathe better.

4.Nature

Paradise happens the minute I look through the window or open the door. Perfect greenery and scenery. The countryside is filled with flowers, plants and evergreen trees and rolling mountains. Birds are everywhere and most days the opossum pays a visit. Seeing various wildlife is granted.

5.Peaceful and slower pace

If you do not have noisy neighbours who love playing music or shouting all day long then you will get a peace haven whilst living in the country. You will mostly hear the birds chirp, rustling leaves and the trees as they sway with the wind.

6.Outdoor adventure

There are many things to do outdoors when in the countryside. River limes, beach vibes, waterfall bath, hikes, climbing trees and going on fun adventures. You will not run out of adventurous activities.

7.Cheaper rent

Housing in the countryside is much cheaper than in the city. Plus you get a bigger space for the money!

8.Community

People living in the country know each other really well. This provides a sense of community as others can relate with each other and have their own traditions. The close community ties will not leave you feeling lonely.

Believe it!

Country living is sustainable and cost effective and could help you save money. If you want to pick up a farm hobby then you could save on purchasing fruits, vegetables and even meat.

Do you love the countryside? Leave a comment and tell me why.

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Package

I visited Bay Gardens Marina Haven with my partner in December to celebrate his birthday. This was my second time visiting Bay Gardens Marina Haven but this was my first time spending the night.

We had called to make the reservation over the telephone and selected an all-inclusive package. We both love to eat so we wanted access to unlimited drinks and food.

The friendly receptionist informed us over the telephone that we were not allowed to visit the other Bay Gardens resorts due to the current coronavirus disease pandemic.

Ordinarily guests would have access to the Bay Gardens Family inclusive of Bay Gardens Inn, Bay Gardens Hotel and Bay Gardens Resort & Spa. Could you imagine that guests with an all-inclusive package have access to some of the services provided at all of the Bay Gardens Family!

What a great deal! We really missed out on that deal due to the pandemic! Guests could enjoy all the services provided at the Bay Gardens Family by simply charging services to their room.

Plus you get access to Splash Island Water Park. Book at the front desk and ask about hopping at the Bay Gardens Family!

Splash Island Water Park

Splash Island Water Park is a water sports park located on Reduit Beach. It is filled with water slides almost like an obstacle course. It is a fun experience! It reminded me of the American television show “WipeOut” the first time I tried it!

Heartbeat

Bay Gardens Marina Haven is in a perfect location. It is located in the heart of the entertainment zone in Rodney Bay. Bay Gardens Marina Haven is directly opposite the Rodney Bay Marina!

Bay Gardens Marina Haven is about a 5 minute drive from the Reduit Beach and all the other popular amenities in the area. The hotel is located about 20 minutes from the City of Castries and 90 minutes from Vieux Fort.

We are here

We parked at the free parking area and headed to the hotel. We went through security as he checked our temperature and ensured we sanitized our hands.

We confirmed our reservations through the front desk and was then taken to our room by the security guard. He ensured that all the electronics were functional.

Checked in

We checked in at 4 p.m. on the Saturday and had to check out at 5 p.m. on the Sunday. Check out is usually at 11 a.m. but you could do a late checkout depending on the availability of the room. Check with the front desk!

Our room

The air conditioned room included a closet with a safe, ironing board and iron. There was a telephone, cable television, coffee marker, refrigerator, kitchen utensils and an assortment of tea.

The bathroom contained a hair dryer, towels and rags. The soap, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and lotion were in a wall dispenser so you press and release to receive.

View from the room!

Our room had a balcony with a view of the pool and hotel, it was really unique. The sky, pool and the painting of the hotel seemed like one. My sight was pleased and I felt like I was in a baby blue world. The balcony had lots of cool breeze.

The room also had a garden view because it was towards the back of the hotel close to a garden.

As we explored the three story hotel, I realized that the only area to relax was at the poolside or in the balcony.

On first impression I wondered what we would do for fun and what activities were available. It made me feel a bit disappointed because I felt like the package was not worth the price.

We tried!

We decided to go for a swim in the pool about after 6 p.m. Who were we kidding!? The water was extremely cold so the attempt was unsuccessful. It was actually funny so we had a good laugh at ourselves.

Day light view

Anchor restaurant

Anchor Restaurant is the only restaurant to dine in at Bay Gardens Marina Haven. It is small and cozy! Anchor Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

We were not provided with a food menu but the waiter clearly outlined the options available. There is a bar in the restaurant so you could have a drink at the bar and watch soccer.

The way to my heart!

After eating the food, I said I saw the reason the hotel is more on the pricy side. Words cannot describe the taste, smell and presentation of the food because it was so well done.

Arrival food

Chicken burger and fries were served with fruits. The tartar sauce on the fries was perfect! The fries were crunchy and well done. We asked for a burger to take to the room because it was that good! I was impressed with the food for the first attempt.

Dinner

The area was decorated with birthday decorations and the staff sung happy birthday. It was a really lovely gesture on their part. My partner was really excited and surprised. I felt like it was my birthday during the singing because I was excited too.

Shrimp cocktail

The shrimp cocktail included fried shrimp, honey dew, cantaloupe, bell peppers and lettuce served with a sweet sauce. The shrimps were jumbo and the mixture of the vegetables and sauce was too delicious. The sweetness of the bell peppers and honey dew gave the salad an extra special taste.

BBQ chicken

The dinner menu included chicken or fish with the available sides and of course we chose barbeque chicken! The barbeque chicken had a pinch of ginger that gave it extra flavouring along with the honey barbeque sauce.

The food made me dance! The mashed potato was creamy and thick! Yum Yum Yom yom! I told the waiter to give the compliments to the chef and inform him that the presentation was A+.

BBQ chicken, rice, mashed potato and salad

Rich chocolate cake

Dessert included chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream. The chocolate cake was rich, chocolatey and not too sweet. It was tasty!

Banana bread was wrapped and given to us, how thoughtful. That was unexpected! The staff for the night were tremendously friendly and helpful.

Later during the night, I craved the chocolate cake. I should have asked for some to take to the room!

Breakfast

Breakfast started off with yoghurt and fruits. We then ordered croissant, pancakes, sausage, bacon, salad, eggs and chocolate cake.

I ordered my eggs filled with peppers, onions, ham, mushrooms and cheese! I love food!

Peach yoghurt! Honey dew, cantaloupe and orange!

Lunch

We opted for the chicken stir fry, shrimp stir fry and salad for lunch.

I had the shrimp stir fry which I really enjoyed and my partner took the chicken stir fry. The texture of the spaghetti was prepared just how I love it. It was not too soft nor too firm.

Shrimp stir fry- you could see the deliciousness

Dessert

Pizza

We also ordered a pizza, chocolate cake and chocolate ice cream to seal lunch!

Blue paradise

If you are looking for a quiet, small and intimate hotel to relax then this is the spot. The poolside is heart melting.

You are barely able to differentiate the colour of the pool from the painting on the hotel and even from the sky. They really formed one uniform master piece.

Relaxing on a pool chair keeps you at ease as you enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and picture perfect scenery.

Interesting fact

Bay Gardens Inn, Bay Gardens Hotel and Bay Gardens Resort & Spa are all within close range. If you want a beach bath then Bay Gardens Marina Haven is a mere 20 minute walk from the beach. Even closer if you drive!

Bay Gardens Resorts offer many options so you could have a Bay Gardens experience by choosing to stay on the Reduit Beachfront, within the Rodney Bay Village or The Rodney Bay Marina!

Take your pick.

Tropical island experience

I enjoyed watching the sun set over the yachts. The view of the marina was breath taking. It gives you a tropical island experience. You see the beautiful wavy mountains, the green trees and the sea.

Enjoyable

I had an enjoyable stay. I loved the unique shape of the pool. I loved that the hotel was not too crowded as it was mostly quiet. I loved the food and drinks so my palate was fully satisfied from the moment I arrived.I loved it all!

Free Wi-Fi was available throughout the hotel with no interruptions in connection.

The hotel is wheelchair friendly for persons confined to a wheelchair and there is an elevator available although it was out of use during our stay.

Room service was available until 9 p.m.

Yes you can!

Book a night stay or a day pass to chill by the pool, enjoy the food and relax!

Editor- Samue

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This is not a paid or sponsored review but is an honest comprehensive look at my experience at Bay Gardens Marina Haven. I have no affiliations with Bay Gardens Marina Haven and this blog post is based on my personal experience and stay at Bay Gardens Marina Haven.

As for Bay Gardens Marina Haven, I hope this post helps you get more bookings and hotel stays. This blog post is to help build awareness of the stay at the hotel and to help locals see the cost effectiveness of an all-inclusive staycation.

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Soufriere

Here is the reason I had lunch at The Beacon!

I visited Soufriere on a beautiful Friday afternoon to spend the day with one of my close friends. I took a bus from Castries to Soufriere and I slept throughout the bus ride. I needed to catch up on some much needed sleep! After about an hour I had arrived at my destination!

Soufriere is beautiful in every single way! I got off the bus at the bus terminal and took a walk around the Soufriere market. A few vendors were selling their produce but the market was relatively quiet.

It was a cool and mostly cloudy day so I eagerly walked around. For more information on the Soufriere market visit https://ourtropicalliving.com/volcanic-exploration/

Love by first watch!

I saw the Piton staring at me and together we both fell in love with each other. I was mesmerized by her! Her untouched pure beauty, her height, her strength as she went against all odds and how she stood alone as she reached for the sky.

I felt at peace during the long gaze and was so thankful that I could witness such beauty. This was a magical experience! I really love nature and nature loves me back!

The Beacon

When I got to my friend’s house, to my surprise, I was told that we would be going to The Beacon for lunch.

I said “The Beacon!” out of my astonishment. I immediately remembered the two occasions when I visited The Beacon to celebrate the big “I do!” I could still remember how excited my friends were to celebrate their wedding at The Beacon!

It was only about a ten minute drive from the Soufriere town to The Beacon. My friend had made reservations so our arrival was anticipated. We arrived shortly after 2 p.m.

Jaw drop!

If you take note of the little things like I do then you will become happier as soon as you lay eyes on the place. The building is colourful and attractive. At least to me it is.

The Beacon sits perfectly on a hill overlooking the Soufriere town. Since The Beacon is situated on a hill, imagine what you could see and how far you could see!

I simply cannot describe the view from this angle. You need to see for yourself! If you enjoy nature and appreciate nature like I do then the view will captivate your eyes.

The view is spectacular! Perfect view of the Twin Pitons, clear view of the Soufriere town and lush evergreen vegetation.

I could see the mountains, blue sea with the sun overlooking and even steams from the Sulphur Springs. Click on link to see what the Sulphur Springs look like https://ourtropicalliving.com/volcanic-exploration/

Open air restaurant

The Beacon is an open air restaurant so the view follows you wherever you go. You could relax, enjoy lunch, the view and the cool air.

We were taken to our table and served a glass of water then allowed to get our food. It is buffet style dining so you could choose whatever you like!

This is a plus! Taking whatever you like amounts to taking as much as you like. Right?

Lunch

Where do I begin!? The menu included curry chicken, fish strips, green banana in garlic sauce, fried rice, ripe plantain and even sweet potato pie. Also served were, fresh garden salad, steamed vegetables, baked potato and fig salad.

This was my first time having fish strips seasoned with ginger. The ginger added a rich taste to the fish strips. Could you imagine that tartar sauce was served as the dip, now that is genius.

There was really a party in my mouth and tummy. I could not get enough of the fish strips, I need that recipe! The chef excelled and outshined themselves. The food had a really good aroma too.

The food was well prepared and really really really really really delicious. Like oh my gosh delicious.

I enjoyed a glass of tamarind juice after! Yep, I was filled!

Opps I took the photo after everyone ate! That explains the empty trays!

Food looked so good made me forget to take pictures first

Dessert

Vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup was the dessert served. The missing piece was cake but we were informed that cake is only served on Sundays!

Even the spoon is in love with the ice cream and willingly gives the ice cream its heart

Feel good moment

Since it was a week day, the package inclusive of lunch and dessert was EC $35.00. You could even go for seconds without paying extra money! Such a great deal!

Imagine going for extra food and you only pay EC $35.00 that is a big “wow!”

The package is EC $40.00 on Sundays because extra dessert is provided.

Note

The Beacon is located next to a busy highway so be careful along the road.

The Beacon could cater for large events, meetings, birthdays, anniversaries, wedding proposals and just a causal date.

You could visit the Maranatha Gardens next to the restaurant to relax, enjoy nature, watch the plants and enjoy taking even more pictures.

It would be best to call and make reservations instead of doing walk ins. The reservation would ensure that arrangements are made to receive you so you could get to sample all the food.

Walk ins would be subject to the food available at the time because The Beacon gets crowded at times.

Thank you The Beacon

I had fun being my own model during my photoshoot and was able to take some great photos. The photos seemed like they were made for a magazine because of the perfect background.

I had a memorable experience at The Beacon. The place was well kept and the staff were really nice and friendly.

No need to second guess visiting

The place was not crowded during my visit!

Two groups came to celebrate a birthday and someone came in for a causal lunch date.

Protocols established by the government to safeguard the population from the coronavirus disease were followed.

Seating arrangements was well done so many persons could visit at the same time because social distancing was done.

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This is not a paid or sponsored blog post but merely based on my time spent at The Beacon. I have no affiliations with The Beacon and this blog post is based on a comprehensive look at my experience at The Beacon.

As for The Beacon, I hope this post helps you get more reservations and visits. This blog post is to help build awareness of dining at The Beacon and to help locals see the cost effectiveness of the place.

Alize Inn Hotel A day pass

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Day pass

Alize Inn Hotel is located in Mongiraud Gros Islet which is in the northern part of the island. Alize Inn Hotel is about five minutes from the Gros Islet town and about 15 minutes from the city Castries. If you are coming from Vieux Fort then the hotel is about 90 minutes away.

My co-workers decided to visit Alize Inn Hotel for a day pass to enjoy our off day. The day pass was from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for EC $135 per person. This was my first time visiting Alize Inn Hotel so I was eager to see the place.

Bus ride

My co-workers and I took a Gros Islet bus from Castries to Mongiraud to get to the Alize Inn Hotel. We got off at the nearest bus stop and began walking to the hotel.

We did not know exactly where the hotel was but we had a slight idea. There is a sign with an arrow along the way to help provide directions so you will not get lost.

We were amazed at the steep hill in front us. I thought “wow!” Climbing the steep hill was very tasking. It was about a two minute walk from the bus stop to the hotel.

Note that getting to the hotel by foot would not be ideal for persons with mobility issues.

Checked in

There is a flight of stairs leading to the reception area. More stairs we exclaimed! There is no elevator so this could pose a further problem for persons with mobility issues.

We went through reception and got a tour of the place. Due to the amount of persons in the group for the day pass we were given two rooms.

Rooms are provided for a day pass depending on room availability at the time.

Room

The clean air conditioned room was well organized. There was a television, closet, safe, iron, ironing board and refrigerator.

The bathroom contained a tub, shower, toilet, face basin and a hair dryer.

There was also a private balcony to enjoy the magnificent view.

Serve yourself

If you want to prepare a specialty then you could be your own chef and use the kitchenette. The common kitchen area is equipped with a microwave, stove top, sink and toaster over.

Exceptional

Maintenance was being done on the outside so the hotel was a bit noisy at first but it was exceptionally peaceful thereafter especially since the hotel was not crowded.

The hotel is small so there is not much to do other than eat, relax and enjoy the pool. That is exactly what we were seeking on that day.

You could also surf the internet and enjoy the free Wi-Fi available.

The grounds were well kept and the building looked newly painted.

Food time!

Delicious treats

The day pass included breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, unlimited juice and soft drinks. Four alcoholic cocktail drinks per adult was also included in the package.

Four cards were given to each person to get their drink of choice.

Breakfast

Breakfast commenced with a fruit bowl which included five fingers, cantaloupe, pineapple, honey dew and grapes.

We were then served pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs, cheese, ham and toasted sliced bread. The eggs were well made, the bacon was crispy, sausage juicy and pancakes moist.

Everything tasted yummy yum yum! We were super filled and satisfied with the way breakfast was prepared.

Lunch

We were given two options to indulge in before lunch, garlic bread or accra. I chose the garlic bread and oh boy was it delicious.

Lunch itself was so enjoyable. We were served seasoned rice, macaroni and cheese, potato pie, plantain sticks and salad with the meat of choice. I chose the jerk pork and it was mouth-watering!

Snacks

Red velvet cake and ice cream were the snacks of the evening!

Our drinks

Amaretto sour

The amaretto sour was sweet at first but as it settled and the mixture blended in it tasted sweet and sour. It was a job well done and it tasted well.

Piña colada

This sweet cocktail made me fall in love with the tropics all over again as I remembered the days when I sipped it whilst at the beach. The piña colada brought back fond memories.

Tequila shot

We placed the salt on the back of our hand, drank the tequila then bit into the lime and sucked it. I said “ahhhhhhh” after the shot. The tequila shot made my mouth hot hot hot!

Fireball

The fireball really did taste like a fireball, it was a candy in a glass! It reminded me of my childhood days when I sucked on the fireball candy.

Highlights

If you do not get a room and want to freshen up, it is okay! You could use the shower near the poor and use the washroom near the pool to change.

Alize Inn Hotel is located close to the S&S Plaza for your shopping needs and close to most of the “hot spots” in the northern part of the island.

You could visit Rodney Bay and go to the JQ Shopping Mall or Baywalk Shopping Mall to shop or simply window shop. Need a sea bath? Even better you could visit the Reduit beach.

The hotel is quiet and spacious enough to host meetings, special events, birthday parties and even wedding celebrations.

Feel free to call or email for bookings. Google Alize Inn Hotel for more information or visit their Facebook page.

Outdoor pool

Want to go for a swim? After you rinse yourself, you could go to the pool to enjoy the water. The pool is only four feet deep so no need to panic if you are unable to swim or float.

The pool side is filled with umbrellas, lounge chairs and coconut trees. You could relax, read a book, soak in the sun for a tan or enjoy nature and its surroundings.

I need a repeat!

Alize Inn Hotel is a family friendly beautiful establishment with a view overlooking the buildings nearby and some green nature isle.

The waiters were friendly and delivered our every request. Routine check-ups were done to ensure that we were okay

We did have many request from wanting more bread, wanting lots more juice and even water.

It was a good place to relax at the pool and enjoy a few non-alcoholic drinks for the day. Although I live in paradise, I felt like I was in paradise.

Perfect weather, perfect company and it felt like I had been in another country.

This was a good experience with good service, good food and drinks and an overall great atmosphere. I will visit again!

Credits

Editor- Samue

Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to edit this content. I appreciate you and your effort!

Reems

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This is not a paid or sponsored review but is an honest comprehensive look at my experience at Alize Inn Hotel. I have no affiliations with Alize Inn Hotel and this blog post is based on my personal experience and one day pass at Alize Inn Hotel.

As for Alize Inn Hotel, I hope this post helps you get more bookings and hotel stays. This blog post is to help build awareness of a one day pass at the hotel and to help locals see the cost effectiveness of a day pass.

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Au Poye Park

How it all started!

My friend Ellery decided that we should have a Soufriere lime to celebrate our birthdays since I was born on October 12^th and both she and our other friend Christiana shared October 16^th.

She said that she would make all the arrangements and that it was a place I could blog about. As with most outings, I was excited to try something new and spend some time with my friends.

She said that we would be visiting Au Poye Park, I had never heard of Au Poye Park nor did I research the place but I trusted her decision.

Girls trip on the West coast

I met with two of my friends- Janel and Christiana in the city and we were ready to head down to Soufriere to celebrate our birthdays.

The drive down for a Friday afternoon was rather quiet. I could have counted the amount of vehicles we passed along the way as we existed Anse La Raye.

It was a cool and cloudy day, what I call “perfect weather!” Then again living in the tropics is filled with “perfect weather” even when it rains most of the day.

The west coast is filled with many scenic views, green vegetation, steep hills, deep valleys and lush peaks reaching for the sky.

There are so many things to see that you do not know what exactly to focus on because the tropical view is breathtaking. All sites that you see are picture perfect.

Saint Lucia is simply beautiful, I love nature so much and I love living in paradise! I enjoy being a tourist in my own country.

Plas Kassav

Plas Kassav when translated in English means Cassava Place. It is customary that I stop at Plas Kassav when I am on the west coast because not stopping for cassava bread is simply unacceptable!

Although I have not sampled all the flavours, I love, love, love, love the cherry raisin cassava bread. It is extremely tasty, soft, chewy, cherry and raisin filled and easy on the palate. This mouth-watering treat is that good and leaves me wanting more!

There are a variety of flavours ranging from chocolate, saltfish, banana, apple raisin, coconut and cinnamon.

The staff were extremely friendly and even offered to pose for a picture.

Hard at work mixing the cassava bread dough

Viewpoints of the Twin Pitons along the way!

The peak of the Piton can be seen from miles away

Claiming my freedom, inhaling more positivity and embracing nature

Soufriere town

As we approached the Soufriere market, the town came alive. We could hear the loud conversations near the market from the vendors, the drivers on the bus stand and from passers-by. We stopped at Ellery’s home for a quick break and then headed to Au Poye Park.

We drove and drove and drove. We drove and drove some more. I felt like we were lost even though I did not know the place. We sort directions from people we saw along the way and continued with the journey.

The view along the way is splendid. It first appeared like we were headed towards the sea then it seemed like Gros Piton was caving in on us as we got closer. The views made the long drive worth it. If you like sweet potato, there is a lot of it to see along the way.

As we got closer to the small community, the place looked familiar. Of course I had been here! My family and I had been there for my mom’s last round-de-island trip almost a year before she passed away.

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Fond Gens Libre

Fond Gens Libre is a small community located at the bottom of Gros Piton. As we passed through the quiet community, I saw many different fruit trees filled with fruits along the way.

During my last trip here, the community members were playing cricket, playing music, barbequing and having fun. One of the grown men even gave my family and me a tour of the community and shared some of the place’s history.

Getting to Au Poye Park

Are you up for the adventure?A lady from the community sensed that we were lost and gave us directions to Au Poye Park. Put on your hiking boots and let’s go on the adventure together!

Follow the rocks that lead to the forest and keep along the trail to uncover biodiversity and the reward that awaits.

Although we had gotten directions, we remained in denial and maintained that this had not been the right place because of the rocky pathway. The helpful lady insisted that we followed the trail.

As I stared at the rocks, I wondered how I would climb but I was filled with joy to go on the adventure.

A powerful and loud sound of what seemed like a waterfall was heard but could not be seen. This raised my level of curiosity because I really wanted to see the waterfall.

We had a good laugh as we watched each other try to relive the “girl days” to climb the rocks.

The view along the trail was evergreen, the place was quiet and the pathway was rocky. At last, we saw a glimpse of the waterfall.

It must have been a 5 minute walk before we saw a sign saying “Welcome to Au Poye Park.” I grew a bit breathless during the journey but was happy for the exercise.

Trying to decide my next move to get to the top

Au Poye Park

Wow, what a beautiful garden this is I said. You could hear the waterfall, the sound of birds chirping and see the top of Gros Piton from every angle! This was really a unique way to have lunch and experience nature.

We were greeted by the staff and saw that the place had been designed for a birthday celebration. How thoughtful! We took a few pictures and went on to seat at the table.

Starter

We had some wine and enjoyed each other’s company. I could not believe that we were still hearing the waterfall “sing” whilst at the table, it was splendid.

Lunch started off with accra commonly called fish fritters served with a spicy sauce, it made my insides tingle and I loved that feeling.

Main course

The main meal was then served, I ordered barbeque ribs. The ribs were well prepared, well-seasoned and the sauce gave it extra flavour.

The meal included rice, breadfruit fingers, flavoured ripe plantain, fresh garden salad, beans, macaroni and and cheese and green fig salad.

The food was extremely delicious and I was able to clear my plate despite being ridiculously filled.

Local juice was also available but I opted to drink my water.

Dessert

The local homemade ice cream is made from seasonal fruits. Many creamy flavours to choose from including breadfruit, lime, mango, banana, soursop and peanut. They also featured a piton beer flavour.

I enjoyed all the ice cream flavours but loved the peanut and mango the most.

Thank you Jerma for serving us and ensuring that we were okay!

History of Au Poye Park

Au Poye Park got its name because of the poye trees that took over the place. The creole word poye translates to white cedar in English.

Au Poye Park is a landmark and historical place. It was originally inhabited by Marie Charles also known as Ma Sheil and her husband until hurricane Allen in 1980.

The hurricane forced them to move to the nearby community of Fond Gens Libre and the husband sadly died the following day after sustaining injuries during the hurricane.

Mrs. Marie Charles AKA Ma Sheil original owner of Au Poye Park. Continue to rest in peace

Charmaine Charles, owner of Au Poye Park

First sign of civilization on the way back from climbing Gros Piton

Wosh nene

Wosh nene translated into English mean God mother of all rocks. It is one of the largest rocks along the Gros Piton trail.

Wosh nene is an ideal rock for rock climbers I would suppose because I was tempted to try the climb.

Snuggly fitted beneath the rock is a cave. Visiting Wosh nene was one of the highlights of my trip because this was the first time that I saw a rock this size in Saint Lucia.

Lots to do at Au Poye Park

Tour the park and learn about the history. The owner Charmaine Charles does a fantastic job with teaching the history

Have lunch and try the homemade tropical ice cream

Purchase some souvenirs

Visit wosh nene

Stop for refreshments before or after you climb Gros Piton

Or, you could relax

Special note

Washrooms and showers are available.

Rooms are unavailable to overnight but arrangements can be made for persons interested in camping for the night.

Au Poye Park is open for wedding celebrations, birthday celebrations, special events and meetings.

Set a date and call to make reservations for a unique and memorable experience.

I had a spectacular time at Au Poye Park and I hope to visit again. The atmosphere was cool and peaceful. The walk was worth the food and experience. Au Poye Park serves as a sweet escape for nature lovers.

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Mommy’s last trip to Fond Gens Libre. Continue to be in peace mommy. I know that you are not resting where ever you are but rather busy being productive and engaging in gardening. I think about you every day and I miss you a lot! One day I know that you will come to meet me so until then I am living a good and meaningful life for us. I love you always

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Thank you!

Grief or dealing with grief is something we all will go through in life. It has not happened to most of us, happened early for some of us and has happened multiple times for others.

Going through this life changing event https://ourtropicalliving.com/how-should-i-cope-how-can-i-move-on/ has taught me the importance of good relations. My family and friends have shown such interest in my well-being that I am surprised by the level of love received.

Good and bad things will happen in life but how we react and respond determine how we adjust to the situation at hand. I would like to say a special thank you to the individuals who have made dealing with the death of my mom “almost less challenging.”

Thank you Luvis

I did not know that funeral preparations could be so stressful. The thought of having to bury my mom got me anxious so the funeral preparations were horrifying.

My mom had a joy for living and being surrounded by family so I wanted her funeral to be family oriented and a celebration of her life. Sorting through my mom’s personal items for burial was not easy and handing her clothes to the secretary at the funeral parlour made my heart drop and splatter into pieces. Registering her death was even more painful.

Throughout my challenging journey, I had the help and support of my cousin Luvis. Luvis was with me during my mom’s hospital stay and throughout the funeral arrangements.

She made the burial process a lot easy as I constantly had someone to speak to and assist where necessary. I appreciate the few taps she gave me on my shoulder in an attempt to bring me back to reality as I drifted in my thoughts and lost a sense of connection with the world.

Thank you cousin for the extra special treatment during this time. I appreciated the early morning visits, the late nights, the good food, your company and most of all your time. Throughout the up and down you were there despite having your own medical issue. I really appreciate you Luvis.

Thank you family

I have a close knit family so the togetherness felt during the funeral arrangements was nothing new. Although we had varying ideas on how the funeral should be, in the end, all plans were executed desirably.

My mom’s death hurt us all so much and came as a surprise. My family members did not know how to react or respond to the situation at first. However, overtime we were better able to discuss what had to be done and how we would proceed with the funeral arrangements.

I say a special thank you to my family for the support shown as I cried my insides out. Thank you for crying with me and most of all thank you for assisting with the funeral ceremony.

Families can either come together or grow a part during crisis and I must say, this made us stronger and grow even closer. Thank you for providing for my mom even when she parted earth. I will forever be grateful for you all.

Thank you friends

I had so many surprised visits from close friends that I felt overwhelmed. Thank you for checking on me, coming to pay your respect and for your presence. Thank you to those who came over to cook and make me laugh. I did have a good time even during my sadness.

A special thank you to Janel, words cannot explain how much you taught me during this time. You really were my shoulder to cry on despite being miles away. You empathized with me every single day, thank you!

Classmates turned into co-workers who then turned into long time relationship

Thank you co-workers

I express gratitude to my co-workers for crying for me, crying with me, messaging and for the kind notes. Thank you for the visits and attending the funeral. I appreciate you for everything for words cannot express what your kind action meant to me.

As health care workers we sometimes get used to death from dealing with it regularly. To experience death of a loved one is beyond imagination, nothing prepares you for it and nothing can explain how you feel.

As I watched my mom’s lifeless body, laid next to her, held her and cried, I saw some of you crying too so I express thanks.

Thank you everyone

I was surprised that persons I had not spoken to in years reached out and sent their condolences. My Facebook friends were concerned and gave support.

To everyone made this difficult time a little easier to deal with thank you. Thank you to my mom’s friends for their words of encouragement. Thank you to those who actually told me that they did not know what to say, I appreciate the honesty.

Thank you to everyone who offered assistance, gave advice, brought cards, wreaths and for giving my mom such a beautiful farewell.

Thank you for speaking highly of my mom and shedding tears when you mentioned her. It showed how much she touched your life and made an impact on you.

Thank you to the chefs for providing such delicious food on the final day, the servers, those who fixed the tomb and those who decorated the house and church. Thank you for the helping hand.

Thank you to everyone involved in the wake and burial and for everyone who said that they are a call away. I will forever be grateful for your time and presence.

Thank you Rambally’s Funeral Parlour

It was challenging for me to visit the funeral home knowing that my mom’s body was laying somewhere in the building. The secretary Tayan was so pleasant and patient with me.

She was very professional, seemed like she knew my mom and felt my lost with her expressions. I had lots of questions which she politely answered.

The funeral parlour did an exceptional job with the preparation and presentation of the body. I had to look twice before I recognized that it was my mom laying in the casket. She looked beautiful in her deep sleep.

Thank you Rambally’s Funeral Parlour for caring for my mom on her final days on earth.

This has been my hardest good bye but I know that I will see you again mom

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Through this all, I finally realize that life will always go on whether it is with or without us for time does not stop whether we are died or alive. Live a happy life with no regrets and be thankful for life.

A country Christmas: A Lucian Christmas story

Weeks before Christmas

The Christmas feeling for me begins at the end of October because of the unique weather. It becomes extremely cold at nights and early mornings, cold enough to wear a light sweater.

Night fall comes quickly in November and 6 p.m. seems like 9 p.m. Although Bamboo bursting is done for the Creole festival, it continues up until New Year’s in Saint Lucia. Visit https://ourtropicalliving.com/fest-of-creole/ for more information on bamboo bursting.

When December finally arrives the city of Castries becomes crowded with foreigners and locals doing their day-to-day transactions before the holidays. Sale signs and Christmas decorations are seen flooding business windows. Christmas giveaways over social media become the norm as organizations promote their products in promotional activities and select winners who qualify based on their criteria.

But of course, most family members living aboard come to visit to enjoy the Christmas holidays. Most times these family members have not visited Saint Lucia for years and other times are family members that have not been on island for the year. Flat vans are seen throughout the island with barrels from overseas safely secured at the back waiting to reach their destination.

Christmas togetherness

Christmas in Saint Lucia is centered around family gatherings where together family members decorate the house and Christmas tree, prepare family lunch and enjoy meals. It is a season of togetherness, lots of dancing, talking and listening to Christmas carols.

Christmas shopping is a common tradition where families go on a shopping spree and pack their house with drinks and goods in preparation for Christmas day. Expect an abundance of food and putting on a few extra pounds for the New Year. Christmas for some Saint Lucians is a season of good cheer, forgiveness and giving.

A Christmas party, fun family activities, exchanging of gifts and lunch is planned by most family members and sometimes a special Christmas costume is chosen to be worn by some family members. A lunch menu is established and each family member is given an item to prepare or purchase to bring to the lunch. Meals can be prepared together or individually. When meals are prepared together, one house is used for all meal preparation for the lunch and everyone assist with the meal preparation.

Christmas unwrapped

Christmas is celebrated on December 25^th in Saint Lucia but weeks of preparation is done for this special day. The Christmas cleaning for most begins at the end of November and goes into the first and second week of December. The trees and flowers in the yard are trimmed. All indoor appliances are dusted, dirt and spider webs are removed from all corners in the house and the kitchen utensils are unpacked, washed, dried then repacked.

The windows cleaned, floors scrubbed or pressure washed, curtains and rags changed and chair covers and cushions replaced with a different clothing. The house is repainted and the Christmas tree decorated. It is classic for my mom to iron all the curtains before hanging. Some individuals decorate their house with Christmas lights and many Christmas decorations. The newest and best of all household items are placed out for use.

Individuals patiently wait for the barrels coming from relatives overseas and hope that it will come in time for Christmas or New Years. Most wait for the barrels to arrive before grocery shopping to avoid buying duplicates but instead to purchase only items needed. The barrels are packed with groceries, clothes and household appliances. The excitement of receiving the barrels for me occur when all my family members gather to view what was sent. Together we unpack the barrels, watch what each other receive and try on our new apparels.

My Christmas

Want to know what it is like spending Christmas in paradise? Let me tell you…

Since I am from a farming family, the Christmas season is lots of manual labor. During the day my family goes to the garden to harvest sorrel and at nights remove the sorrel seeds to sell at the local market the following day. After a long day in the garden, with pursed lips I get the knife and think of the task at hand. I always hope that I will not see a centipede curl up around the seed nor would the prickly spikes from the sorrel fruit go too deep into my fingers. My hands would be blood red from the juicy nature of the sorrel fruit.My family members turn the seed removal into a mini party where we drink juice or tea until the fest is done at about after midnight to 1 a.m. when the seed removal mission is accomplished.

Fond childhood memories

As a child we were allowed to scrub the floors until they got white so that the newly purchased carpet could be placed on the floor. It made the house smell “new.” All breakable soft drink bottles were washed and bought to the brewery for refill, the louvers were polished and the pots scrubbed white enough to see your reflection.

Christmas time brings back lots of my childhood memories. Growing up my family had no Christmas tree but my mom gave us the best Christmas she could. We would go to the city the week before Christmas every year to purchase a Christmas toy. The Christmas shopping was painful for me since we would walk till our feet were sore from going to store to store to find the best deals.

The sidewalks in the city would be packed with vendors. By night fall on Christmas eve, I always had insomnia from the excitement of knowing that I get to play with my new toy the following day. I can remember the sweet aroma from the ham and fruit cake my mom baked every Christmas eve. The smell would infest the house, smelled amazing! I loved licking the bowl after the fruit cake batter was placed in the pan. Cocoa tea, ham and eggs, cucumber salad and local bread were made every Christmas morning. Christmas dessert was fruit cake and Ferrands vanilla ice cream, extra tasty!

The community members would parade through the community at the crack of dawn singing Christmas carols, playing local instruments such as the drums, guitar and chac-chac and dancing to the rhythm. On Christmas night most individuals partake in the “house to house” to enjoy food and rum and share the Christmas cheer.

On Boxing day cow heel soup was made and the left over from Christmas day used. The festive season would end with a bang since my family went Assou square for New Year’s where we purchased cotton candy and glowing toys.

It is funny how we think as children. Yearly, I remember asking Santa to bring me toys but after a no show for my entire childhood, I began thinking that Santa did not visit my home because we had no chimney.

Unpacked and ready to be washed, dried then repacked

Animal slaughter

The tropical island of Saint Lucia has many livestock so by right animal slaughtering is a must. Butchers obtain permits and licenses for slaughtering to ensure that it is safe for use by the public. The Christmas season is good for meat lovers but not too good for animals since they are subject to animal cruelty. Animal slaughter is seen as an economic event and a common tradition in Saint Lucia. Some argue that the night before being slaughtered, animals would keep noise since they sense their death.

A crowd would gather to view the slaying of the animals. It is painful for some to watch whilst others enjoy the view. The conscious animals are either hit from behind the head with an object or the throat slayed. The animal is hanged by the hind legs and the blood is collected for pudding making. Common animals slayed include cows, goats, pigs and sheep. Sometimes the animals shake and keep lots of noise before they die.

The blood is drained then hot water is thrown on the animal for easy hair removal using a knife, blade or a razor to scrape the hair off the skin. The animal is halved, washed thoroughly and let cool before cutting. A large metal barrel is used to boil the pudding and the animal parts.

Christmas eve

Some of us love the Christmas rush and shopping on 24^thDecember for last minute items. This is a fun activity for the children as they enjoy the packed aisles and the long lines but it is a hassle for adults. Long queues are seen in all supermarkets and everyone has to be on the look out for shopping trolleys from shoppers who are done shopping.

Expect to hear Christmas carols island wide and see a few fireworks being tested. Some persons go to church for midnight mass, some go to Jouvert which is a daybreak party that goes into Christmas morning and some do both. The daybreak party brings a large crowd, lots of alcohol, lots of music, lots of talking, lots of shouting, lots of singing and lots of dancing.

Christmas day

At last, it is here! Christmas day for many is a time of eating and enjoying family time. By Christmas day I am super tired from the many Christmas duties performed on Christmas eve. The morning starts off a bit quiet as most try to rest from the Jouvert party and firework watching. By mid-morning loud music is heard as individuals including parents, grandparents, uncles, cousins, children, in-laws, half-relatives, basically everyone gather to share the Christmas spirit.

My family gathered for our annual Christmas lunch and the menu included sorrel juice, fruit punch, orange juice, soft drinks, malt, peanut punch, wine, piton shandy, piton and Heineken. Snacks were peanuts, nuts, fruit cake, cookies, pringles, ice cream, tuna and cheese sandwich, marsh mellows and mini chocolates.

A Christmas menu cannot be done without rice, peas, macaroni and cheese, lasagna, potato pie, ground provisions, baked chicken, beef, ham, corn pie and fresh garden salad and steamed vegetables. A list of fun activities and sharing of Christmas stories were on the activity list but after being too full we began sharing jokes.

Just before the party is over, food is placed in what I call “a Christmas takeaway plate”, the house is cleaned and the nonstop hugs and kisses start as everyone leave to go to their home. Christmas truly ends for me at the end of January when the Christmas decoration goes down and all the Christmas drinks are done.

Making fruit cake

My type of fruit cake commonly known as black cake is a soft, dark cake made with spices and dried fruits that has been soaked in alcohol. My mom soaks raisins, prunes, cherries and mixed fruits in half a bottle of cherry wine for about four months and adds more wine to the mixture once it is soaked up by the fruits. On Christmas eve she mixes 2 pounds butter with 2 pounds sugar, adds 1 teaspoon vanilla essence and then gradually adds 12 eggs and a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg until smooth. 2 pounds flour and 1 medium sized baking powder along with a small bottle of gravy browning is slowly added to the mixture. The oven is preheated, the batter placed in a pan and baked for 45 minutes to an hour and a half at 300 ﹾF/148 ﹾC. Cherry wine can be placed on the batter once fully baked.

Sorrel drink recipe

Sorrel juice is made from the hibiscus plant and can be used to make tea. It can be used as a plain drink but milk, piton or chairmen’s reserve can also be added for extra flavor. My mom makes her sorrel drink with 6-8 cups of water, 3 cinnamon sticks, 6 cloves, 4 star anise, 2 cups of sorrel and 1 teaspoon crushed ginger. She adds all the spices to a pot, let boil for about 20 minutes, turn down the heat then add the sorrel to the pot for a 30 second boil. She lets it sit for a day then strains it with a clean white cloth. Very simple recipe yet so tasty.

My Christmas favorite is hanging out with my family, eating fruit cake and drinking peanut punch filled with ice! What is your Christmas favorite?

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