Three days into 2012 and I've already taken my first trip. Guess where I have been? I'll give you some clues.
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| Smoking Hole |
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| Smoking Hole |
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| Jordan's Cowpen |
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| Jordan's Cowpen |
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| Jordan's Cowpen |
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| Crafts for sale at Jordan's Cowpen |
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| Cherry Tree Hill |
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| Cherry Tree Hill |
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| Cherry Tree Hill |
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| No idea |
Guessed yet? No matter, I will tell you anyways.
I went for a trip to Barbados. Yip, my own country. I
own a car now and even though it may be a
money pit, it does have it's uses.
Yesterday was a bank holiday for us so P and I decided to spend part of the day driving around the island and exploring. Our trip took us to most northern part of the island and the first place we wound up was Jordan's Cowpen(no idea why it is called this or who Jordan is, need to do some history) but the very first awesome thing we saw was smoking hole. It's this deep hole in the ground that the sea has access to somehow so the waves crash in the bottom and the water sprays up forming a sort of mist that comes right to the top of the hole which looks a lot like someone smoking, hence the name. We couldn't get close enough to see the bottom so I have no idea how deep it really is.
The other cool point of interest we saw was Cherry Tree Hill(no idea how it got it's name either, but I've been to it). We also saw a lot of other cool stuff too and my crappy cell phone camera took some pretty good pictures(far from the best but acceptable).
The best part of the entire trip(after spending the day with P) was the cost. Approximately a quarter tank gas. No complaints from this PF blogger. We did end up going to the movies later in the night but that is something totally different.
The trip was totally awesome. For me, it was the equivalent to going to another country as I went to parts of my island that I have never been too. For those who have an itch for adventure I recommend doing something similar in your own country(which is far bigger than my 166 square mile island). With or without a car it is a cheap way to get some adventure and exploration.
And that beautiful lady in a couple of the pictures that you see is the same beautiful lady I mention time and time again on this blog. The lovely P.
I'm so jealous! Looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteVery cool!! I think it's the PERFECT way to start a new year :-)
ReplyDeleteWow... The photos are absolutely gorgeous!! :) If I promise to give you guys an amazing wedding gift, can I get an invite out there?! ;) lol! My Uncle went to Barbados on his honeymoon, many, many moons ago and absolutely loved it!!
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous. There is about a foot of snow outside. We did get to go sledding though, but that water looks so amazing.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you got to enjoy your day together and exploring home too.
So beautiful! And warm! it's -25C (-13F) here. Such a great way to spend the day with P.
ReplyDelete@ Niki & Little Lamb - As fun as snow looks I doubt I would ever survive it. I don't think I have ever endured anything lower than 10 degrees C and if I did it was a miracle. I get cold so easily. If you ever saw the movie Cool Runnings with the Jamaican bobsled team. That is me in their first snow scene.
ReplyDelete@ Carla - Hmmmm??? You've got me thinking :)
P is really cute. Love her haircut. And I'm on the same boat, jealous of your weather. We had a 65F degree weather and it sunk to 11F within a day. I'm glad you're enjoying your new freedom with your car. Looks like those views are definitely worth the extra gas!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pictures! What a fun idea--I think people forget too easily what's often right in their own backyards.
ReplyDeleteHappy to see you're enjoying your time with P!
Sooo jealous! It was -35 here yesterday! Glad you are enjoying yourself! Inexpensive trips can sometimes be the best :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice. When I was last in BIM my Aunt took me to some place with Gun in the name. Yes I know helpful!! It was great just to drive around and look at the scenery.
ReplyDelete@ Lifeisfullofsunnydays - Probably Gun Hill. It's on my list of places to go. We have a statue of a white lion out there.
ReplyDeleteLooks like it was fun!
ReplyDeleteHave you ever heard of geocaching? That would have made your trip even more interesting!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flsZVs4l3gU
how sweet! it sounds like it was an amazing day !!!!
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