Barbados – Our Tropical Living

I visited Oistins on a Friday afternoon to experience the Oistins Friday Night Fish Fry.

As I got off the bus, I heard people singing along to the loud music.

The smell of the grilled fish got me excited to eat.

Oistins Fish Fry is like a street jam. Lots of people, bars, rum shops and arcades with local crafts.

Oistins is situated in the south of Barbados in the Christ Church Parish.

It reminded me of the fishing village- Dennery, Saint Lucia.

Pat’s Place

We visited Pat’s Place since it was recommended.

I was served the biggest fried chicken I had ever seen on a plate.

My mouth watered as I watched as the mahi mahi was grilled and placed on our plate.

The queue for Pat’s Place quickly got longer as people flocked the area.

The majority said that Pat’s Place had been recommended so they came to try the food.

I was not disappointed with the good Bajan food from Pat’s Place.

Everything was flavorful and well-seasoned and prepared.

Coastal

Oistins is a coastal area so expect to see the colorful fishing boats decorate the water as they sit on the sea.

We took a walk on the pier and watched the sunset. I was surprised to see turtles close by.

We even saw women gutting and scaling fish at the fish market.

Tourist attraction

I had a fun time in Oistins.

Oistins Friday Night Fish Fry was a great way to experience the Bajan culture and heritage.

Chill spot

If you are not up for getting something to eat, you could grab a seat from the large seating area and enjoy the entertainment.

Have a chat with the locals or tourists or go for a stroll on the beach or pier.

Oistins is close to Grantley Adams International Airport so it is an aircraft spotting area.

The planes seemed like they were touchable as they passed directly over.

No need to worry about your safety! There were police officers patrolling the area.

Been to Barbados? What did you enjoy most?

Reems Sonson

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My cousin- Anniscia and I took a 30-minute bus ride from Speightstown to Saint Lucy, Barbados to visit Animal Flower Cave.

The bus dropped us off on the main road and we followed the signs to Animal Flower Cave.

We could have seen the sea from the distance. It was a sunny day so the rays from the sun blazed the ocean.

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Animal Flower Cave

The big rocks at the top of the cliff caught my attention. It reminded me of back home.

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I was awestruck when I saw the large opening quickly expelled water as the waves crashed the rocks.

I felt the cool water hit my skin. What an experience!

Blow hole

Above ground

Animal Flower Cave is a tourist attraction located in the northern part of the island.

If you do not want to visit the cave, then you can remain above ground and enjoy the view.

Dine at the restaurant and bar or purchase crafts from the shop or vendors.

You can have a picnic in the park and take some million-dollar photos.

Animal Flower Cave

Want a cave excursion? Pay $40 BBD per person, join the group and follow the tour guide.

Below ground

I was excited to go through the hole as I went down the stairs leading to the cave.

Light radiated the cave through the opening looking out to the sea.

It seemed like I was watching the sea and sky through a window.

As I walked on the floral floor, I marveled at the beauty of the cave and the sea creatures in the transparent water.

The colorful sea anemone would retract their tentacles on contact with a foreign object.

The flower would then slowly come out of the stalk.

The tour guide explained that the cave got its name from the sea anemones found in the pools of the cave.

Inside the cave

Natural rock pools

Walk with your swim wear, go in the natural pool and watch the sea and the sky through the window.

I did not walk with my bathing suit, so I sat on the rocks and played with the smooth stones.

Be careful!

The tour guide advised those in the pool to refrain from going too close to the edge of the cliff because of the waves.

A huge wave did crash on the rocks and went directly in the pool.

The wave covered those close to the cliff and took everything in its path as it forcefully went out of the cave.

It was exciting for them because they shouted and laughed as they held on to the rocks.

As I watched, I prayed for safety yet wondered whether I would have had to put my nursing skills into action.

Accessibility

The stairs leading to the cave are steep. It is not ideal for people with mobility issues.

Some rocks are loose and unstable.

Great balance and grip are needed to walk on the floral floor as it can be wet and slippery.

The cave becomes inaccessible at times, depending on the waves.

The tour guide explained that the cave remains closed during high tide because the water level gets as high as the stairway and the entrance leading to the cave.

Downward

Upward

Definitely worth a visit!

Overall, it was an exciting but scary experience.

Call me “scaredy cat” but I wondered if I would fall over the cliff whilst above ground or get sucked in by a big wave whilst in the cave.

Thank you cousin Nissy for such a spectacular day!