Hey everybody! More meetings yesterday but they were really beneficial. Each class this semester presented their syllabi and schedules. Look at the first week's material!
Pretty hefty but very exciting.
Last night Morgan and I went to that BBQ place again and got pizza. It was really good! It had great dough and fresh toppings.
Sunset last night.
On the way to Grand Anse area the driver had to stop for some gas.
This AM Morgan and I went into St. George's proper to see the fish, spice, and meat markets.
This is a view up towards the front gate. This is also the school bus terminal where you can catch a bus to the various neighborhoods around campus. We caught the Grand Anse bus.
We then caught a municipal bus into St. George's. Our first stop was the central mall so that I could pick up some cash from Western Union. After a huge fiasco, and a lot of patience and effort on Jared's end, I was finally able to get some cash!
Near the mall we met up with a very friendly local tour guide. He showed us the fish, spice, and meat markets. He also showed us great places to shop for supplies and groceries. The local Grenadians shop at these places so they're not very "touristy." This translates to much better prices than the local grocery store.
This is a picture from the spice market. The bright orange thing on the right is what chocolate comes from! You shake it and can hear the pods inside.
Morgan, our tour guide, and "second momma" (the local expert on all spices)
No wonder it is called the Island of Spice. Look at that jar of cinnamon on the left haha
Our tour guide then took us to the fish market. They were really friendly there and wanted us to take pictures of their catch.
When you buy the fish you can have them cut it up for you for a little extra fee. They also put it on ice for the transfer home.
Mahi Mahi!
Our tour guide then took us up to Fort George. I highly recommend you look at the history regarding the fort and the events surrounding the communist coup. Grenadians really look up to Americans for what was done to help them secure their democracy.
A view from the fort towards Grand Anse Beach
A view towards St. George's Proper and the markets
Pirates of the Caribbean!!!
A view of the harbor
Just beautiful and so blue! Grand Anse beach is just below the hills in the distance.
Another view of the harbor
Our tour guide
Morgan walking through the outer wall of the fort into the courtyard where Maurice Bishop was assassinated.
There are many tunnels throughout the fort leading to cannon batteries.
Cannons!
Overall it was a great morning/afternoon. Now to study!
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