Barbados Land I Love

I haven’t blogged in a while partly because I’ve been in a bit of a rut. So I thought I’d rejuvenate my blogspot with some information about my home country Barbados. I am in the process of setting up my own tour company in Barbados and this would be a good precursor to the website www.baywatertours.com. Baywater Tours is a family owned and operated company that offers exclusive visitor advisement on activities to be enjoyed while on holiday.

Barbados is the place where I got my foundation in life. From my Education to my faith (Christianity), I developed a tenacity and perspective that allowed me to progress successfully in the United States. Until recently, there were still an excessive amount of people that had never even heard of Barbados. Thanks to Barbados’ significant advancement and the popularity of R&B rising star Rihanna among others, a few more people are now aware of the 166 sq. mile rock I call home.

No matter how much strides Barbadians seem to make however, there are still a few people that ask questions like "Which part of Jamaica is Barbados in?" With a puzzled look on my face, I repugnantly reply "Barbados is not a part of Jamaica!" Yes, Barbados, like Jamaica, is an island in the Caribbean but it is a distinct and separate island from all the other islands that make up the archipelago. So separate is it, that it is known as the most easterly of the West Indian countries.

Barbados has many attributes that makes it an extra special island. Number one on the list would be the people. Visitors from all over the world comment on the friendly nature of Barbadians or Bajans as we are affectionately called. Barbadians are usually helpful, personable, good natured folks that understand that tourism is our business and we must play our part. If you are in need of help you can be certain that at least one Barbadian will come to your aid.

Outside of the people, there is the food. In Barbados, there are many indigenous dishes that are highly respected and favored by visitors from all around the world. The most indigenous of all is cou-cou and flying fish. Cou-cou, made from cornmeal and okra carefully stirred to a smooth, mouthwatering delight of the gustatory senses is a very unique meal. Other delicacies specific to Barbados include pudding and souse, fish cakes and bakes, cassava pone and buljol.

There are many other attractions I can speak of that the sunny isle of Barbados offers but I will give you a chance to peruse my website for those. I will just leave you with my final thoughts on my beloved Bim. Wherever you go you should always remember from whence you came. No matter where I go, and I do love to travel, Barbados will always be home. Pride and industry is our motto and it is certainly symbolic of the traits that I hold dear to my heart and carry with me.