Malcolm's visit, May 2008

My old friend Malcolm arrived on 11th May and stayed for a couple of weeks. I haven't written much about these photos because all the narrative is in the newsletter.

More nostalgia below for those who've already visited me here!

Here beginneth the first lesson . . .

We spent an afternoon exploring Pigeon Island and showing Malcolm the ruins of Admiral Rodney's garrison.

There are descriptive plaques in front of each building telling you what they used to be.

Climbing up to the Fort

Malcolm climbing the wooden steps up to the very top of the Fort.

. . . . . . . . . .

. . and here he is standing beside what used to be the powder store.

Don't I look smug?

I managed to climb all the way to the top - and here's a photo to prove it.

Dinner at the Coal Pot

We took Elaine with us. Although she wasn't feeling very well, she seems to be enjoying herself here!

Having a drink at Discovery

Here's Malcolm having a drink at the VERY deluxe Discovery complex at Marigot Bay. The beer was actually a reasonable price, much cheaper than in the duty free bars in Castries.

Sulphur Volcano

This is the famous 'Drive-in Volcano'. You don't need accurate directions to it, once you get into the vicinity you just follow your nose!

Dennery Harbour

The brightly coloured fishing boats reminded me of Malta - except that these had prayer or praise painted on the gunwales instead of the Maltese 'eyes' for protection!

The quayside at Dennery

Looking inland towards the modern fisheries complex.

Dennery harbour from the main road.

Latille Waterfall development

There was only a trickle of water coming down this time - the white stripe down the middle of the pic!

Still enough, though, to drive the little pump.

It was amazing to visit here again and see all the changes that have taken place.

Michael

Little hydroelectric pump.

The vegetables are fertilised using only goat and donkey dung.

Female and young goats in pen.

This is Ramo the billy goat. Isn't he magnificent?

Rum tasting

The last trip we did was to the rum distillery. We didn't get a tour because there wasn't anyone available to take us so they let us in to the tasting room free of charge! When Malcolm returns to St Lucia we'll have to do this one again!

Happy Easter to everyone!

Am I being overfanciful in seeing animal rescue as a form of Resurrection?

This puppy is my latest 'foster'. His name is Jeb because he was dumped in a carboard box behind the offices of J.E. Bergasse on the square.

He's about 7 weeks old, jet black except for white on his chest and hind paws - just like Lukas. He's been with me for 3 days and is beginning to feel more settled now, eating well and romping around with Lazarus, who is very sweetly being careful and gentle with him.

A Happy and Blessed Easter to you all.