Both of my parents are from the lovely island of Barbados. Growing up they would send my siblings and I to the country to stay with our paternal grandmother for the summer. One of my fondest memories is of watching the Kadooment celebration that signifies the end of Crop Over. Seeing the men and women…
Tag: West Indies
Thinking About Retiring Abroad? Consider Barbados
Last week the “Gem of the Caribbean”, Barbados, celebrated 50 years of independence from England. In case you didn’t know, I am the daughter of two proud Barbadians. Summers during my childhood were full of memories of trips back to St. Lucy, Barbados to visit my paternal grandparents. It was during these summers that I…
Surviving on a Shoestring 