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The island of Barbados almost fits into the city of Calgary. At one hundred and sixty- six square miles, it is fourteen miles wide and twenty- one miles long. A half- day's journey takes you around the island. Beautiful, long white sand beaches greet you along the West Coast, where the port of Bridgetown is located and cruise ships are often found in the harbour. Further up the west coast is the port of Holetown, a working port where many ships unload the materials, foods and merchandise required for daily living. The east Coast, in contrast, is one of high cliffs, pounding seas and a few surfing beaches. Not for the timid or inexperienced swimmer. These keep to the public beaches along the west coast with names such as Miami, Hot Pot, Fisherman's Wharf and Oiesten's. We tried several beaches before settling into Miami Beach. It provided a gentle slope down which I could get with my walker. There was a protected area of ocean for swimming and exercising. It is also a popular place for local Bajons, who were always attentive to my needs, and considerate of my handicap. So concerned, in fact, that the only bruising I acquired while on holidays, was from the concerned and friendly fingers that would latch on to me when they thought I was floundering in the sea. Which, indeed, I was but I learned to work with the waves to regain an upright position. The island is divided into twelve parishes, named after the original churches that were built in each area. Christ Church contains Bridgetown, the cruise wharf, Parliament Buildings, a central shopping area, the bus depots and the soccer stadium. Others include Saint Phillips, Saint Thomas, Saint Michael, Saint Johns, and the still wild and open St. Lucy at the northernmost end of the island where the winds blow and the sea lashes up against the high northern cliffs. We were lodged in St. Phillips, two blocks from the sea. The height of the cliffs in this area, on the east side of the island, was far too rugged and high for me to enter the ocean, but the breeze off the water kept the temperatures pleasantly comfortable. Many islanders who had left home in their late teens or early twenties for employment abroad are now returning. The once predominate little wooden huts are now being replaced by large, cement blockhouses. Once, the house was for sleeping, a shelter from the storm, with most activities; washing, cooking, gardening, performed outside. School was identified by the uniform you wore with pride. A code of conduct, that you were expected to adhere to, was instilled in each student. You knew all your neighbours, because you saw them every
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Title | Write On! |
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Date | 2004 |
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Transcript | The island of Barbados almost fits into the city of Calgary. At one hundred and sixty- six square miles, it is fourteen miles wide and twenty- one miles long. A half- day's journey takes you around the island. Beautiful, long white sand beaches greet you along the West Coast, where the port of Bridgetown is located and cruise ships are often found in the harbour. Further up the west coast is the port of Holetown, a working port where many ships unload the materials, foods and merchandise required for daily living. The east Coast, in contrast, is one of high cliffs, pounding seas and a few surfing beaches. Not for the timid or inexperienced swimmer. These keep to the public beaches along the west coast with names such as Miami, Hot Pot, Fisherman's Wharf and Oiesten's. We tried several beaches before settling into Miami Beach. It provided a gentle slope down which I could get with my walker. There was a protected area of ocean for swimming and exercising. It is also a popular place for local Bajons, who were always attentive to my needs, and considerate of my handicap. So concerned, in fact, that the only bruising I acquired while on holidays, was from the concerned and friendly fingers that would latch on to me when they thought I was floundering in the sea. Which, indeed, I was but I learned to work with the waves to regain an upright position. The island is divided into twelve parishes, named after the original churches that were built in each area. Christ Church contains Bridgetown, the cruise wharf, Parliament Buildings, a central shopping area, the bus depots and the soccer stadium. Others include Saint Phillips, Saint Thomas, Saint Michael, Saint Johns, and the still wild and open St. Lucy at the northernmost end of the island where the winds blow and the sea lashes up against the high northern cliffs. We were lodged in St. Phillips, two blocks from the sea. The height of the cliffs in this area, on the east side of the island, was far too rugged and high for me to enter the ocean, but the breeze off the water kept the temperatures pleasantly comfortable. Many islanders who had left home in their late teens or early twenties for employment abroad are now returning. The once predominate little wooden huts are now being replaced by large, cement blockhouses. Once, the house was for sleeping, a shelter from the storm, with most activities; washing, cooking, gardening, performed outside. School was identified by the uniform you wore with pride. A code of conduct, that you were expected to adhere to, was instilled in each student. You knew all your neighbours, because you saw them every |
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