Cheers, Barbados Turns 44 Today!
Barbados celebrates her independence from Britain today with a parade at the Garrison, the day off from work, wearing of the colors of the Barbados flag, beach-going, and much discussion over whom the Queen knighted today (congratulations, Sir Branford). Across the island, the mood is mellow and happy.
Aunt Sallie & Uncle Sam
Aunt Sallie represents fertility (and fun!!).
Barbados Food & Wine & Rum Festival
I took these photos at Barbados first annual Food & Wine & Rum Festival that took place in Barbados Nov 19-22. This particular festival event took place at the historic George Washington House. Aunt Sallie & Uncle Sam were in attendance to celebrate Bajan chef Peter Edey and Texas chef Tim Love who were in a spirited (and yummy!) Texas-Bajan cook-off.
George Washington would approve. Happy Birthday, Barbados!
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I thought it was the Bank’s beer in your photo above that represented fun in Barbados…
beautiful pictures.fun to look at.Now that’s the bajan spirit. Happy independence Day Barbados
Happy Birthday! Love the photos and cheers to the future.
Hi Jane
I am Greg’s cousin in Australia. He sent me the link to this which I thoroughly enjoyed reading. Imagine 44 years since independence. It seems just like yesterday.
I had the reverse experience in going from Barbados at 19 years of age to the UK and later to Minneapolis, Minnesota – boy THAT was cold. Take care. Love Pamie
Pam, hello and greetings from Barbados! I feel I know you from all Greg has shared of childhood memories 🙂 I hope you have a lovely Aussie Christmas. We are going to try to get to Australia for the wedding coming up – happy day – and if we do we’ll love getting together. Thanks for writing, Pam! xox Jane
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