Weekend at Dutchmens Bay!

During my parents stay during white coat they decided to rent a cottage on the beach and it was above and beyond our expectations.  The cottage was cute, quaint, and very cool with the ocean breeze....no need for air conditioning this family!   Because the cottage came equipped with a kitchen, I had the opportunity to take my parents grocery shopping at my favorite yet expensive grocery store on the island.... Epicurean.  I liked that I got to share with my parents how I have to use a taxi to get my food, how to coordinate with a taxi driver, and how MUCH everything cost here on the island....sadly enough my dad didn't get to see any of the goats or cows roaming out in front of the grocery store as usual.  Since my dad is a farmer I thought that it would be interesting for him to see cows, babies and a few bulls roaming the island dragging chains around their necks grazing nasty weeds out of the ditches.....so not how we ranch back in Missouri and Kansas!  According to the owner of the cottages, the cow/goat herds have decreased immensely.  Not sure if I believe the guy!   Below are some of the picture my mom and dad captured during their cab ride and grocery store adventure!  

Yes our cab driver was drinking and driving!

Yes any beef product is very expensive!

Bringing home the BACON????

Below are some picture from cottage that was stayed at and I think they are very neat!

 My dad was told by the owner of the cottages that the guy standing in the boat fishing with the red shirt on was a famous cricketer....not sure if that was here in Antigua or in general.  None the less one can enjoy fun stories. These guys buy the way spent about 10 hrs that day in front of our cottage fishing.  Pretty neat sight.  Dont see fishing like that in Missouri!

Beautiful huh??!?!?!  It was a great weekend enjoyed by all.  While here on the island I got to take my parents shopping and even took them to the downtown St. Johns and we even purchased a few souvenirs.  I came away with 2 awesome paintings that my mom brought back to the states and will be getting framed for me.....I am sure that I wont have a place to hang them for a long long time!!! I am sure that I will have more pictures and more to write about when we finish our next exam in a week and we being to move into our new house.....pictures soon to come!