Bathsheba..Monday

We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.............

So, today is the rescheduled trip to Bathsheba with Brad. Of course as we were discussing a time, it began to rain...hard. Hopeful it will clear up. Will meet in Bridgetown in front of Errol Barrow Statue

Errol Barrow

Its in Independence Park, on a walkway which seems to divide Bridgetown in half. Rain eventually ceases and I am on my way. Bus lets me off half a block away. Its an easy stroll, and happily I know where I am going!

Meet on time. Short walk to a coffee shop very reminiscent of Starbucks, for an icy coffee. Yum and so needed! Its air conditioned too. Feels like an oasis. Easy bliss. Fun to watch the passing pedestrian traffic.

Refreshed its a short walk to the bus station and now headed for Bathsheba. It is a hot and sweaty ride of about 40 minutes to reach the Eastern Coast. The views as Bathsheba came in sight are breathtaking. Giant rocks and huge palm trees border a sea that is a surfers paradise. We walk along the shore for awhile as we both air dry. Every step brings more beauty into view. Spend a few minutes watching some surfers....Just a really fantastic place to see and experience. Think there are no two minutes alike here when it comes to viewing. Truly a Paradise.

Round House Restaurant

Its late in the afternoon, and we are both hungry and thirsty. Brad leads me to the Round House Restaurant., which is located a few steps off and above the beach. The shady (of course!) table on the terrace is chosen.  Drink thirstily from a large glass of water followed by ice tea for me and a glass of wine for Brad. We order lunch and enjoy dining and talking and the cooling breezes. Food is very good and I get to try Bread Fruit chips...different...like! A short period of rain pushes us inside. Nice there too. Dark wood, open to catch sound of the surf pounding the shore and breeze while sheltering from rain or sun. Another glass of wine for him and a fabulous rum punch for me. Very nice way to spend a day!

Time to head back to Bridgetown. Its a short walk to catch bus. Have a conversation along the way with an expat from States. Interesting way to finalize our adventure. As we walk I catch sight of the Silver lining for the day.  Capture it. Now have to keep. Feel the day earned that Silver medal. Such a different shoreline and so much beauty to enjoy throughout these hours.

Catch bus back to Bridgetown, do some food shopping and then back to hotel to chill out watch the night sky while listening to the sounds of waves, crickets and enjoy a night as beautiful as the day. Now this was a day that encompassed all that I thought Barbados would be.