Grenada Feb 2018

St George’s is the capital of Grenada, sprawling down into the horseshoe-shaped harbour on the side of an old volcano crater.  It is said to be one of the more picturesque towns in the Caribbean and can be easily explored on foot.  For views of the tiny capital and the harbour, go up to the 18th century Fort George established by the French in 1705.  Otherwise there is not much remaining of the original fort except a few cannons.  Back in the center of town is the Market Square that used to be a place for public hangings and trading slaves.  Nowadays, it is a place for vendors to sell their produce.  We meandered around the stalls looking at all the fruits and spices on display.  From the Market Place, we continued onto the Carenage with its beautifully restored Gregorian buildings and little shops and cafes.  It is St. George’s lively waterfront promenade where you can sit at one of the restaurants and see fishermen come and go.   There are also water taxis running to the Grand Anse Beach.

St George’s

Heading up to Fort George

Fort George

Fort George

Spice Market in St George’s

Six pairs of jeans shorts for sale….any takers?

Carenage

Our stay in Grenada was too short after spending a day visiting the Tobago Cays.  We will have to return someday to explore the cocoa and spice plantations, waterfalls, rum distilleries, and the Underwater Sculpture Garden.

Next post will be on our visit to the Tobago Cays in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.  Stay tuned!

 

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