This is Part 3 of Christmas in Paradise by Oliver (Winchester, UK). If you have not read Part 1 or Part 2 of Oliver’s Christmas in Grenada you should do so first before continuing. Culinarily speaking, our greatest triumph was the cooking of seven (yes, seven) lobsters, which we collected direct from the boat in… Continue reading Christmas in Paradise Part 3
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Some Grenada Pics circa 1970s
Here are some pictures of Grenada from the 1970’s , and more recently. They come to us compliments of Jerry Rogers in the USA. A Big Thank You to Jerry. It will be obvious to you which photos are from the 1970s. Jerry and his family lived on Grenada from 1976 – 1980. He was… Continue reading Some Grenada Pics circa 1970s
Grenada Discovery Train
A unique new attraction is coming to Grenada! Starting this December, Grenada Discovery Train will offer the only tourist sightseeing train in the town of St. George. This charming and unique trackless tourist train will be performing several trips during the day on a daily basis throughout the city of St. George. Founder Gerrit Van’t… Continue reading Grenada Discovery Train
BB’s Crabback Restaurant, A Visitor’s Review
If you are in Grenada, you MUST eat at BB’s Crabback Restaurant! It is by far the best food on the Island. The chef/owner, Brian Benjamin (aka “BB”) was born in Grenada and professionally trained in Europe, and the food represents a perfect inter-mingling of the two… Grenadian and European… the best of both worlds.… Continue reading BB’s Crabback Restaurant, A Visitor’s Review
Ocean Grill Restaurant
One of my friends picked Ocean Grill Restaurant as a good place to have a few drinks and a bite to eat. It was an excellent choice and we had a great time, as did the many tourist from the cruise ships who were popping in and out of the restaurant. Excellent View and Atmosphere… Continue reading Ocean Grill Restaurant
Video of The Carenage, St. George’s
Here is a short video of the Carenage in St. George’s Grenada’s capital. The lack of steadiness is not a direct result of too many Carib Beers, we were actually on small speed boat.
St. George’s Market Scene Pictures
This weekend you should go to the market. Visit the St. George’s Market in Grenada on a Saturday morning, to get the freshest, and widest selection of fruits, vegetables, and spices. Farmers and vendors island wide come to St. Georges Market Square to sell their produce. Friendly chatter, and back and forth haggling, fill the… Continue reading St. George’s Market Scene Pictures
Pictures of St. George’s, The Capital of Grenada
Here are some pictures of St. George’s, the capital of Grenada. Although it has retained some of its beauty, the town of St. George has lost a lot of its distinctive character. For example, the red titled roofs of the buildings are no more. The ruins of the Catholic, Anglican, and Presbyterian churches tells a… Continue reading Pictures of St. George’s, The Capital of Grenada
Fort Frederick
Fort Frederick Grenada I’ve always wanted to visit Fort Frederick. And while on Christmas vacation 2005 I finally made it up there. There isn’t a whole lot to do or see on Fort Frederick itself. But there are many things to see from Fort Frederick. One of the first things that got my attention from… Continue reading Fort Frederick