Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted March 2, 2022 Author #126 Share Posted March 2, 2022 We were not allowed to get off at the gate where the cruise ship people went but had to walk through thru the store area and a temperature check before entering the parking lot . We met Dylan from St Lu Taxi and had an instant bond . He's a little younger than our children and a little older than our grandson , but he reminds us of our grandson' s friend . He seemed surprised and pleased when we knew the music that he was playing in the background . He's a very good and safe driver with lots of hills and valleys and knew the area very well . He was very attentive to our wishes and also nice and somewhat protective which was nice as some of the hawkers could be very persistent at some of the overlooks . 1st overlook . We didn't recognize him at first because of his disguise but we thought that the man that we met was a jewelry salesman . But as we talked he told us his true identity - OO7 in a very convincing undercover role . And he had the Tat to prove it . And with his mask off , we could see the resemblance . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted March 3, 2022 Author #127 Share Posted March 3, 2022 A bus stop No thanks ! The snakes eyes were glazed over and he smelled like weed Party truck The pretty Marigot Bay 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted March 3, 2022 Author #128 Share Posted March 3, 2022 (edited) A surprise view While waiting for the next place to open we noticed a papaya plant . We have one growing at home and are waiting for the fruit to ripen . And this week we have a couple of pineapple babies to report . Cacao Saint Lucie It was the day before Valentine's Day Edited March 3, 2022 by scubacruiserx2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted March 3, 2022 Author #129 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Happy anniversary to the ends of the Earth 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted March 3, 2022 Author #130 Share Posted March 3, 2022 The first viewing platform small camera . I dropped a black lens wipe on the viewing platform by accident and a guy began kicking it toward the edge of the platform my wife saw it and rescued it before it went over the edge . There were a number of young men here who began making a fish or a cricket from a palm leaf and giving it to Pat and or other people who stopped here . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted March 3, 2022 Author #131 Share Posted March 3, 2022 We next stopped at the Diamond Botanical Gardens . We were greeted by self -described Alexander the great - the walking encyclopedia . His energy and enthusiasm didn't stop the whole tour . He became really excited when he saw a Saint Lucia Cuckoo and told another group all about it . He kept trying to get me to photograph the bird but he was having none of it until Pat stepped in and took the shot . We have the Mangrove Cuckoos living near us . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mangrove_cuckoo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted March 4, 2022 Author #132 Share Posted March 4, 2022 (edited) Diamond Botanical Gardens Part 2 Edited March 4, 2022 by scubacruiserx2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted March 4, 2022 Author #133 Share Posted March 4, 2022 (edited) Diamond Botanical Gardens Part 3 Diamond Falls Baby pineapple Edited March 4, 2022 by scubacruiserx2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Fa-Li Posted March 4, 2022 #134 Share Posted March 4, 2022 So enjoying all your beautiful photos and wonderful report. Thank you for taking the time to do this! We are booked in a similar cabin on Riviera deck next year. I'm wondering if you had any soot issues on your balcony? It seems from photos that you certainly enjoyed spending time out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare AstoriaPreppy Posted March 4, 2022 #135 Share Posted March 4, 2022 (edited) On 2/22/2022 at 6:36 PM, scubacruiserx2 said: Although it's not a private beach and Princess would run a 4 wheel drive shore excursion here , we like the remoteness and the natural beach feel of the Lighthouse Beach at the Southern tip of Eleuthera . That is when the noisy 4 wheelers weren't here and we were the only 7 people on the beach . As you mentioned, Lighthouse Beach won't be public much longer. This is the planned location of Disney Cruise Line's new private destination, which frankly looks amazing. Lots more details here: https://lighthousepointbahamas.com Edited March 4, 2022 by AstoriaPreppy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted March 4, 2022 Author #136 Share Posted March 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Fa-Li said: So enjoying all your beautiful photos and wonderful report. Thank you for taking the time to do this! We are booked in a similar cabin on Riviera deck next year. I'm wondering if you had any soot issues on your balcony? It seems from photos that you certainly enjoyed spending time out there! You're welcome . It's a nice way to remember memories - with photos and a fun hobby . No soot issues and we did spend a lot of time on the veranda . We try to avoid the hot part of the day but we love our sun rises and sets and a nice glass of wine or some food and out of the wind . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare curlybelle2 Posted March 4, 2022 #137 Share Posted March 4, 2022 2 hours ago, AstoriaPreppy said: As you mentioned, Lighthouse Beach won't be public much longer. This is the planned location of Disney Cruise Line's new private destination, which frankly looks amazing. Lots more details here: https://lighthousepointbahamas.com Am I understanding this right, that Eleuthera will have Princess Cays and now Disney cruise Lighthouse Point? That is a lot of cruise ships private destination for a small island. Maybe I misunderstood?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted March 4, 2022 Author #138 Share Posted March 4, 2022 1 hour ago, AstoriaPreppy said: As you mentioned, Lighthouse Beach won't be public much longer. This is the planned location of Disney Cruise Line's new private destination, which frankly looks amazing. Lots more details here: https://lighthousepointbahamas.com We thought that it was amazing the way it was like so many of our beaches here in Florida . Of course the government and Big Business is always around the fix things that aren't broken . Reminds me of the old song lyrics of the 60's They've saved Paradise and put up a Parking lot (from Big Yellow Taxi ) . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted March 4, 2022 Author #139 Share Posted March 4, 2022 11 minutes ago, curlybelle2 said: Am I understanding this right, that Eleuthera will have Princess Cays and now Disney cruise Lighthouse Point? That is a lot of cruise ships private destination for a small island. Maybe I misunderstood?? The Island of Eleuthera is 110 miles long and both Princess Cay and the Disney Lighthouse Point are in the South of the island with Disney now owning and developing the southern tip . In early March 2019, Disney Cruise Line purchased the Lighthouse Point property on the island of Eleuthera and agreed to a development plan for the area with the Bahamian government. Disney is expected to spend between $250 million and $400 million on developing the 700 acre property, and donate 190 acres - including the southernmost tip - to the government for a national park. Wikipedia Eleuthera is also where the people who staff Half Moon Cay ( Little San Salvador ) come from . It's about 30 miles from Eleuthera . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_San_Salvador_Island 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted March 4, 2022 Author #140 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Toraille Waterfall And we ate at the Beacon Restaurant with this view 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare curlybelle2 Posted March 4, 2022 #141 Share Posted March 4, 2022 1 hour ago, scubacruiserx2 said: The Island of Eleuthera is 110 miles long and both Princess Cay and the Disney Lighthouse Point are in the South of the island with Disney now owning and developing the southern tip . In early March 2019, Disney Cruise Line purchased the Lighthouse Point property on the island of Eleuthera and agreed to a development plan for the area with the Bahamian government. Disney is expected to spend between $250 million and $400 million on developing the 700 acre property, and donate 190 acres - including the southernmost tip - to the government for a national park. Wikipedia Eleuthera is also where the people who staff Half Moon Cay ( Little San Salvador ) come from . It's about 30 miles from Eleuthera . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_San_Salvador_Island Thanks for the information. I am enjoying your posting. Love all the pictures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted March 4, 2022 Author #142 Share Posted March 4, 2022 2 hours ago, curlybelle2 said: Thanks for the information. I am enjoying your posting. Love all the pictures. Thank You Curlybelle2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted March 4, 2022 Author #143 Share Posted March 4, 2022 3 hours ago, scubacruiserx2 said: Toraille Waterfall And we ate at the Beacon Restaurant with this view We forgot to enclose this video clip of the Toraille Waterfall . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3KVrW-D_5g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted March 4, 2022 Author #144 Share Posted March 4, 2022 (edited) At lunch we needed to wash up downstairs and here was the view from downstairs We had always SCUBA dove before and had only seen the Pitons at sea level . This time we we got to see them face to face . Edited March 4, 2022 by scubacruiserx2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted March 4, 2022 Author #145 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Lunch was a buffet We tried Breadfruit and boiled bananas for the first time . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted March 4, 2022 Author #146 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Another view of Saint Lucia Lots of Lobster - These are what we call dinner in South Florida A Spanish Lobster A poisonous Lion Fish - Pretty to watch but don't touch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted March 4, 2022 Author #147 Share Posted March 4, 2022 (edited) After returning we stoped and grabbed a snack at the Lounge . What a surprise - it wasn't guacamole but mushy peas - eww ! Return of a ship's tour Silver Spirit Edited March 4, 2022 by scubacruiserx2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted March 5, 2022 Author #148 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Dinner at the Crown Grill A good wine at a nice price There were no nightlights in the cabin but we brought our own for the bath room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted March 5, 2022 Author #149 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Barbados - and we weren't alone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted March 5, 2022 Author #150 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Breakfast with a view and the ship's announcements before going ashore 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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