St Kitts:
We've been here many times so we
actually repeated an excursion we did 8 years ago and really
enjoyed.
Local Connections: Caribbean Culinary
Demonstration & Tastings With Chef
There are never too many cooks in this kitchen! The Fairview
Great House is your host for an intimate demonstration of
the best of Caribbean cuisine. After a short drive, you'll
arrive at this picturesque setting and be introduced to a
historian cook who will discuss regional foods, share old
and new recipes, and talk about the development of delicious
dishes that combine Old and New World ingredients with
African, European and Indian cooking methods. After watching
this skilled chef in action, feast on the wonderful dishes.
You will be given a copy of the recipes to take home. After
the demonstration, browse locally made handcrafts and
explore the Great House itself. The main floor is furnished
in authentic colonial style, and the second floor veranda
affords a panoramic view of the Caribbean Sea and
neighboring island. At the completion of this delicious day,
return to port.
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St Kitts
The pilot boat guiding the Emerald Princess into the St. Kitts cruse port. |
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St Kitts
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St Kitts
Look at that handsome dude!! |
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St Kitts
The shore of St. Kitts |
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St Kitts
Don't know how I missed it but I didn't see the rainbow until after I took the picture. Belissimo! |
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St Kitts
The pier. Hey! Is that a duck in the clouds? |
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St Kitts
We attended a culinary demonstration in St. Kitts. This is the sous chef. |
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St Kitts
And this is our chef. What's on the menu? Rice, Vegetables, Grouper and Bread Pudding. Yum! |
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St Kitts
This is the view of the ocean from the Fairview Great House. |
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St Kitts
Celebrity Solstice. |
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St Kitts
The sky is beautiful above the Celebrity Solstice. |
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St Kitts
Lou on our balcony with the Celebrity Solstice in the background. They were rocking it out with really, really, really loud music. |
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Tortola, British Virgin Islands:
Once known as a hideaway for pirates and freebooters, the
British Virgin Islands (BVI) are today a lure for sun
worshippers and yachtsmen alike. Constant trade winds along
the Sir Francis Drake Channel make for ideal sailing
conditions, while the secluded beaches, incredible vistas,
and friendly inhabitants make the islands a wonderful place
to visit. Tortola, the largest island in the BVI, is home to
Road Town, the islands' capital. Browse the many small
shops, enjoy a drink at a harbor café, or simply relax on
the spectacular beach at Cane Garden Bay. The island's
mountainous terrain makes for fabulous views. On a clear
day, you can glimpse the U.S. Virgin Islands. For a real
treat, take a ferry across the channel to Virgin Gorda, home
of the famous Baths. At this unique beach, gigantic boulders
create secluded coves and form picturesque grottos.
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Fort Lauderdale (first day of the cruise - April 30, 2024)
George ran into an old friend (Doug) that he met in Kuala Lumpur a couple of years ago. They were thick as theives the rest of the cruise. |
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Crown Grill
Our first dinner in the Crown Grill with our traveling companions, Elaine, George T., Liz and George H. |
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Crown Grill
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St Thomas
May 3, 2024 in St. Thomas. |
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St Maarten
May 4th in St. Maarten. We always love going to this restaurant to watch the planes land at the airport. |
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St Maarten
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Tortola
This is our second time in Tortola. The island is beautiful. |
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Tortola
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Carol and Elaine at our second visit to the Crown Grill. Carol looks like she is pouting because George T. tried to steal her lobster. LOL!
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Elaine and George. Dessert at the Crown Grill.
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Mr. Hill and Miz Liz at the Crown Grill. They look like satisfied customers to us!
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