Barbados

12/20/2023 Barbados

I went ashore early to look around the harbor area and wait for the bus tour I had booked to start. The bus left on time and took us through Bridgetown and sugar cane fields to the plantation and the former mansion of the manufacturer of "Mount Gay" rum. We were able to taste two delicious rum cocktails, and later we had a rum punch to quench our thirst. The manor house now serves as a museum; you can see the old furnishings, antique work and household tools and clothing from bygone times.

We then continued across the island to a historic church with some interesting grave sites.

We went back through the area where the world star Rihanna, who was relatively unknown to me, grew up.

Back on board, after a breather and dinner, an impressive concert by violinist David Klinkenberg awaited us. One cocktail later I had the necessary weight in bed.