It's all about the color! For me, the vivid colors attract my attention and reshift my focus. So bright and full of color, the islands radiate and sense of joy, and pure happiness. So much of the Caribbean is vacation spots, and their beauty and unique personalities lure the photographer in you to use the vibrant display for photographs. How can I deny that it always leaves a vivid memory to take home with me? I truly enjoy the colorful scenery.
Walking through a part of town, looking for a particular shop, and out of the alley came a troupe of dancers. They were an energetic bunch, and even had young members, only a few years old, already teaching them the steps. A couple of the parents dressed their infants up in the regalia and danced with them in their arms. What a wonderful life!
I went to the fortress that overlooks the island of St. Kitts and it has a feel that is decidedly British, along with the entire island, especially the churches, right down to driving on the left-hand side of the road. Brimstone Hill Fortress is a National Park actually and is a British Fortress from the 17th century. I love the view from the top of the fort, overlooking the island and in a later picture, the Caribbean.
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Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a well-preserved fortress on a hill on the island of St. Kitts in the Federation of St. Christopher and Nevis in the Eastern Caribbean. It was designed by British military engineers and was built and maintained by enslaved Africans. Wikipedia
Address: Island Main Road, Sandy Point Town, St. Kitts & Nevis
Hours: Daily, 9:30 AM–5:30 PM
Entrance Fee: US Dollars $15.00 Children under 10 are free
This is not the first time I have been there, it is a pretty little island and I have found the people to be kind and thoughtful, happy and easygoing. I am trying to imagine how it would feel to be a soldier there hundreds of years ago, defending it against intruders. Dressed in a hot woolen uniform, shooting into the darkness. One person asked if they got hot and asked the Captain if they could wear shorts and a light shirt. Not bloody likely. The pictures from the fort were from my last trip there. I wasn't able to download any more pictures tonight, so I pulled these. I could not skip the fort.
The terrain is beautiful! It is a volcanic island, and has tropical forests filled with birds, green monkeys, and all kinds of reptiles...it has 22 mountains that are named (and lots of peaks that aren't) there is one dormant volcano, even a salt lake. Altogether, it is an interesting stop along the way. And beautiful. Did I mention that? I said green monkeys, but, they really are green. I will admit that most are bleached from the sun, but, even then, you can see the greenish tint of color on them. So yes: Green monkeys.
The port is filled with ships, yachts, and all sorts of vessels of pleasure. The dockyards are large and most of the workers need bikes to get around. I have to admit, it was a pretty nice job. They were working here. Hands up for a job like this. All that fun and money too. Who could resist?
We rented a car and toured the island, we won't mention those slightly narrow roads that people walk right down the middle. ending our time there with a few shops to bring back a little something for the cat sitter. The importance of a good sitter cannot be overstated. Plus, I really wanted to go into the shop that had the shark coming right through the building. Oh so touristy, right? It's okay! You only live once. But, look. The waving palm trees with the mountains in the back. So peaceful.
Of course, with an area no larger than 261 km², Saint Kitts and Nevis has a somewhat limited (but not absent!) array of typical sights. It's hardly a setback for visitors to these two small islands though, as they have all the enchanting natural beauty of the Caribbean.
Its strategic location made Saint Kitts a colonial hotspot and a focal point for European nations in their struggle for power over the West Indies islands. The colonial settlers rapidly expanded sugar plantations and imported African slaves, thus laying the foundations for the islands' colorful culture. Festivities, crafts, and other displays of that culture are among the islands' main tourist attractions now, as are the ruins of the many plantations. The Scenic Railway, traveling on the tracks of the old sugar train railway, is a great way to see the best of them. However, nothing makes the islands' history as tangible as the impressive and well-preserved remains of the Brimstone Hill Fortress. It's both a national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site and provides some stunning views over the surrounding area and even some nearby islands. Only a few ruins and some cannons remain of Fort Charles on Nevis, the fortifications of Charlestown.source
Look at this man above, holding a monkey in his arms. They work the port pretty well. For $1.00 or even #3.00, he will take a picture of you holding the money. What? Take your monkey away. I think those two got the photo. No thanks, I am good. No monkey shot for me.
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Standard English is the official language of Saint Kitts, and the people sometimes speak their native Creole English. In a workshop on Language Transmission, Language Death and the Caribbean Child (2008), Dr. Rose Davies of the University of the West Indies stated, " When a language dies, the culture dies." She counseled that it is important to pass on native languages to every future generation. The least we can do is to help the children read the language.
Creole Speak: All skin teet nah laugh. Standard English Interpretation: Every grin is not laughter. The Real Meaning: Smiles may deceive you; they do not always mean what you think they mean.
Thanks for coming along to St. Kitts with me. I apologize for being so slow with posts and comments. I just got real internet back today, thanks to Starlink and Elon. When it works, it is amazing, which, I still find amazing that I can get internet in the middle of the Atlantic or Caribbean or wherever I am. Then again, I just had a long stretch where I didn't. I hope you are all doing well!
Go to the market, or anywhere that you pay money for a service.
Take pictures! Be creative!
Tell us a little bit about the market or the event. What brought you there? What did you buy? How much did it cost? Was it expensive? Did it go up or down? I need something other than 50 pictures of the market.
Post the pictures. Of course, you should tell a little bit about the ones you post, it is too difficult to guess on some
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They sure know how to do it up in a colorful way. I always thought the idea of a pet monkey might be cool until I heard all the horrible stories of them, so I will pass on that.
We are at 3F so enjoy your sun and fun.
Market Friday and Hive taking us to places we have never been before.
Seeing so much color and life here, I feel like I know where I belong, everyone wants a peaceful and colorful life , just look at the beauty in this location.
It is truly a must visit for anyone.
Don't tell me that you got monkey fright 😂.
I love the port and terrain thinking of how one can have some peaceful lone time under their cool breeze.
I think its a good thing to enjoy life, our environment and all these beautiful things god has given us.
Thank you for showing us this beauty and all the details.
I did a little shopping here
to tick out some of my little sis bucket list.
Haha! Not monkey fright, but, some of the ones that they use aren't the healthiest, sadly. They don't regulate the animals that are brought out in public like they do in many places. The ones in Africa and Asia are old-world monkeys and the ones in South America and the US are new-world monkeys with different diseases. It was actually quite interesting to read up on it.
How cool to do some of your little sis's bucket lists! That sounds like fun! You are such a good sister to all of your siblings. God bless you, truly. You deserve all things good in life. May God Bless you always.
Oh wow! These two islands seem to be so rich in both natural and cultural beauties! And in stunning architecture too actually. Amazing place. Have fun over there and take it easy with the bad internet connection, we all know it :D Greetings from freezing Prague!
All of the islands are so interesting in their own way, aren't they? It was fun to spend an extended time here in the Caribbean and South America. Life has slowed down, allowing me to enjoy life a little bit more. It pays to dial it down, doesn't it?
The internet has been almost nonexistent in the last week, but my schedule has been all over too. It is all okay and hopefully, people will understand.
It's 29C today! I hear that it is freezing back at home too!
Thanks for stopping by and leaving your words! Thank you for the tipu!
Hope your travels are going well.
I haven’t been much on-line myself either, due to no mobile reception or internet.
Luckily that’s resolved when we got Starlink.
I have been able to post part 5 of our journey but I haven’t told where we are now… 😉 our destination.
In the last part… next week. I will… 😎
The photos are so stunning in your post, such a colours and happiness in them. Truly Caribbean.
And you are right, not all smiles are sincere… or mean what you think they mean.
Glad to hear you did have some internet, also with the help of uncle Elon hahaha 😜
He is spreading… 😎 so funny we posted about it both. Kinda…
The man with the monkey… it’s a no go for me. I still can’t believe tourists fall for it.
Safe travels my friend, take care!
Bigg huggsss…. I soooo missed talking to you.
!LUV 🤗🌺
It is a matter of the internet, but, yes, I have been on hardly at all. I did see your post when I got on this morning and read it, but, didn't get to do anything but upvote it yet.
Ha! I read your install of our Elon's internet... I am getting it at home soon. I am really happy with it over the ocean. Rocket speed!
No monkey's for me! Ugh. There are people HERE that think they are okay. Ewww. Not for me. I am not afraid of them, but, I do not care for them. Thank you, I am on the next round of siblings! I sure miss talking to you!!!
I couldn't believe you have told me where you are going yet!!!! Me! Of all eople! No guilt! LOL!
I know, without internet one isn’t connected.
And I so noticed, while not having anything, people sooo need it nowadays.
You can’t just change addresses anymore. Most want you to do it in their Apps. No change via the post or send a quick email… luckily I can now catch up and get everything sorted in our new place 🤓
It’s stunning here 😉 it’s not Massachusettsor New England but I can get used to it. As it is very similar in many ways/places 😎
No worries, I fully understand.
Uncle Elon cares for us 🤓📡
That’s cool you are getting it at home too. It makes such a difference. So far the speeds are really good, even in icy ❄️ snowy conditions. And thunderstorms, rain and high winds. We had it all in the last few days.
I’m the same as you in that.
Enjoy the visits dear Denise 👋🏻🤗😊
I know hehehe 🤭 next week everybody will know 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻
Have a nice trip, my dear! I hope the trip will not disappoint you this time too. funny dance. 😀 there were even children dancing in these colorful costumes! no, I would not want to be photographed with monkeys. I read that monkeys are very naughty. I remember this fortress from your previous photographs. link to my post: https://ecency.com/hive-196308/@tali72/my-order-from-a-local
I am still away on the original travel, the only thing changing are my siblings. It is a very energetic dance and combines African culture with the Creole heritage of the Caribbean. I have to say that I quite enjoyed it. :)
I am not a fan of monkeys. You won't see me holding one. They are very naughty.
You have a good memory. I do love the fortress and I go there and discover different parts of it each time. I have found I enjoy it more when I can focua on one or two parts. Of course, the first time, I saw it all, but, go back and spend more time individually. Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving your link. Your words are always so kind and thoughtful.
I am loving your posts from the Caribbean all such amazing places and a place so wide open with things to photograph from the vibrant streets to the amazing forts you shared today
Thank you so much, JJ! @tattoodjay It has been such an interesting look at the different cultures, with each island being so unique. I have never spent so much time at once in the Caribbean. It is a new experience to compare them.
Beautiful colors! I hope you danced along with the troupe? :D The terrain is indeed wonderful. The mountains are nice backdrop to those cannons and the colorful shops. What a fort! It is UNESCO-worthy indeed.
What was said about the language is true. Here in our place, English is now used more than the dialects, especially by the younger generation. However, there are still those who do use them and every time I do hear them speak in their own dialect, I am relieved.
Of course, I danced!!! I wouldn't have it any other way. It was such an energetic, fun dance troupe. I am always happy to see them infuse their culture into the landscape for visitors. I find it interesting and enlightening. The dance mixes their African roots from centuries ago with a touch of the Creole found in the Caribbean. It is a great way to keep them both alive.
As far as languages go, you lose what you don't use. Sadly. Thank you for dropping the link.
Haha! That is fancy wording. :) I am sorry dinner wasn't equal in taste to what you paid. I know that never makes me happy. We hope for a better outcome next time! Thanks so much for joining the challenge!
Peoples history within our world is so intertwined, always interesting to witness how people settled.
Partial stories still told from generation to generation, good to see language is being taught keeping the cultural trail intact for future generations.
Lovely colour filled detail on the island, taking time is healthy to be away from a keyboard, no need to apologize, trust you had a wonderful time!
I agree with the language and the culture. It saddens me to see some of the younger generation stepping over it, eschewing what is their heritage. In the last ten years, I have watched a renewed interest in who they are and where they come from.
Once upon a time, people were more interested in blending in, and not standing out. I am happy to see that you can hold on to your heritage and be part of the crowd. (who wants to be part of that crowd anyway1? :) )
Thank you for stopping by and leaving your always wonderful words. Hi, Joan!
Again, the colors are just amazing! I just learned that St. Kitts is one of the places one is allowed to 'buy' citizenship with owning real estate at a certain value. I'm always dreaming of that second passport lol, I think with this one, you'd be tied with the UK I believe, who knows...I can dream anyway haha.
Wonderful post per usual @dswigle Are you getting anxious to get home or are you having too much fun?
Yes! There are lots of counties that will let you buy your citizenship! Some countries have loosed up and allowed it for financial reasons. They are tied to the UK, but, are independent. Don't we all dream? It is one of the best pastimes. A second passport can be had without buying in another country. :) They are pretty convenient to have.
I love home, but I am in no rush to get back. :) Everything is taken care of and I am joined up with the second half of my siblings. :) We couldn't all be together at the same time, but, I could. :)
Thank you so much for stopping by. As you can see, the internet has been poor, but, I am not complaining.
A very colorful post indeed...creating a great atmosphere. One can almost sense that holiday/tourist feeling by just looking at these photos! Those dancers make me think of what we have here in South Africa...in Cape Town to be exact. They are known (in Afrikaans) as the "Kaapse Klopse". They have a whole parade every year on the second day of January. Very colorful and lots of fun and rythm as well!
That fortress is very impressive! I love visiting places like that!
I agree with the dancing being reminiscent of Africa, after all, they did keep quite a few of their traditions and tweaked them along the way. The dancing came directly from Africa, as did most of the people, and not a great part of their history.
The parade is exactly what we were part of, they pulled people in to dance and it was all fun. It was after the New Year, but, it is done for tourists on a regular basis.
It seems that African people have a natural feel for music and rythm...as if they are just born with it. It amazes me when sometimes see some of their little ones around here and they can hardly walk, but when they just hear the sound of music, that little body starts moving...lol!
It's interesting to hear that this was also a parade taking place just after New Year.
The French invasion of Saint Kitts also known as the siege of Brimstone Hill, from 19 January–13 February 1782, was a part of the American Revolutionary War. After landing on Saint Kitts, the French troops of the Marquis de Bouillé stormed and besieged the fortress of Brimstone Hill. After a month of battle, the heavily outnumbered and cut-off British garrison surrendered. The Comte de Grasse, who delivered de Bouillé's troops and supported the siege, was outmaneuvered and deprived of his anchorage by Admiral Samuel Hood. Even though Hood's force was inferior by one-third, de Grasse was beaten off when he attempted to dislodge Hood.[4] Hood's attempts to relieve the ongoing siege were unsuccessful, and the garrison capitulated after one month. About a year later, the Treaty of Paris restored Saint Kitts and adjacent Nevis to British rule. souce
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Nice colorful market day from your travel. Here it's gray, rainy and cold in Austria. The local market I visited after 10 years was small but it was nice to shop at the market. Here is my post :)
Thank you for stopping by and leaving your words and link! @akipponn I know how cold Austria has been! Everyone has been talking about the snow and cold!
It has been pretty nice here, but, I live in the colder northeast of the US, so this is pure heaven for me right at the moment.
Ten years! You have not been there in ten years? You must be hungry by now! :)
The crocodile grin is exactly what they were going for! :) How astute of you! Creole has some of the best life lessons, don't they? I use their little phrases just as they are. :)
Green monkeys! Yes! I am not overly fond of monkeys. Not afraid of them, just want them to keep their diseases to themselves. :)
I am so happy to see you and hope all is well in your world! The islands just color my world!
I always watched from movies showing the colorful side of Caribbean and turns out, it is even more colorful than in movies. Never heard of St. Kitts until today. The fortress — gives me a sense of patriotism, if I expressed correctly. That sense of awe.
I wouldn't mind taking photo with a monkey actually. 🙈🙊🙉🐵
Usually, it is the other way around. The movie is better than it really is. I like that what I am showing seems better. I actually think it is too. St. Kitts is the smallest Caribbean nation. I think the island is only 22 miles long and 7 miles wide, or something like that. So, it is no small wonder that you never heard of it. :)
Monkeys can carry so many diseases, I would rather not risk it. I don't even want to hold them. I can admire them from a distance. :)
Haha! That makes you sweat? Most people enjoy that tropical vibe and look for it! LOL But, I understand.Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving your link.
Interesting story and good end of the trip, can see the patterns and form of traditional clothing with striking colors. Historical place there is an open air museum of forts and defensive weapons. Thank you.
For $1.00 or even #3.00, he will take a picture of you holding the monkey.
Hopefully the monkey does not run away taking your belongings :) We have a lot of monkeys in some places and they would take anything that you hold and run away and play with it.
Ha! I smiled when I read that! :) It is true, they do like to do that. The people handling them usually have a diaper on them and a harness, probably so they don't run away. I steer clear of them. I am pretty sure they were not intended to use this way.
Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving your words.
When my husband and I went there (September 2019), we also ran across the monkey picture people. I'm like you, I don't want to hold a monkey or pay someone to let me hold it.
I enjoyed the island during the short time we were there on a port call.
The colorful of the design show how beautiful this looks. Well, the way how people do business there is seems like it only to make sure they earn from tourists. But other site, I would probably say it was all what I wish my country to have, for example with the comfortable atmosphere located near the mountains, accessibility and everything surrounding look beautiful and developed just like in the city. By the way, Happy Market Friday!
-Hello Ma'am @dswigle How are you? Thanks a lot for sharing us this colorful events and pictures. Truly cultures of different nations should be respected and learned to, because we don't know that one day we will get the chance to travel to some places and it's important to know the places and the traditions. Truly appreciation, respect and humility should exist all the time to enjoy more everything!😇❤️, The flower is so beautiful, everything about nature is always beautiful because there are all created by one God!"
Oh wow, I am glad you shared this wonderful journey. The pictures are so colourful. Permission to save some of them and possibly repost with reference to your page in future?
I am not sure exactly what you would be using them for. You are not talking about making a post with them, are you? I would actually need to know the purpose if you don't mind.
You've captured the essence of St. Kitts and Nevis and its vibrant culture, natural beauty, and rich history. Your descriptions of the island, the fortress, and the people are vivid and paint a picture of a wonderful destination. Your appreciation for the vibrant colors and sights is contagious and will certainly inspire others to visit.
Yes, the Caribbean is famous for its bright and beautiful colors. The colors add a touch of joy to the vacation and make for great photographic memories. The stunning scenery is hard to resist and leaves a lasting impression on those who visit.
It sounds like a beautiful and joyous moment. The passion for dance and the involvement of young children show the cultural importance and love for dance in the community. It's great to see families passing down traditions and fostering a love for the art form from a young age.
It was wonderful to see families all together, dancing and being with each other. What better way to learn? It was heartwarming and wonderful to watch! Thank you for stopping by and leaving your words.
It is another episode of market Friday, waooo today's market Friday will be so colourful because I really enjoy all this post and I love monkey as well. Thank you for posting ma
Super cool✌ @dswigle. Indeed the colors are beautiful. Talk of reshifting...its an understantent...seems like there live seeing it. View good...places awesome
The colors the light the sun !!! Amazing teh canons remind me of Malta also a MSc harbour where we were two years ago. Love the scenery in the blog , I can’t wait to sail out myself
hehehe i'm waiting for your new post to come out - and then i thought oh wait - i thinki missed last weeks - so here i am hahahaha
but... i was gonna tell you how amazing your photos are. really lady - you take incredible shots! they look like the could be in brochures - but i was gonna gush more about your photos until I ready about the monkey. hahahahahahahah
and i BUSTED out laughing!!!!!!!!!!!!
"take your monkey away- no monkey shots for me!" LOLOLOLOL
you nut! hahahahahahaha
ok now i'm patiently waiting for your n ew post to post! hehehe
and tomorrow - my market friday post is already scheduled - so if you see it pop up before i get a chance to drop the link on your post - don't spank me! hahahahaha
i will try to put the link up asap! hahahahahaha love you tootsie roll!!!! LOl
They sure know how to do it up in a colorful way. I always thought the idea of a pet monkey might be cool until I heard all the horrible stories of them, so I will pass on that.
We are at 3F so enjoy your sun and fun.
Market Friday and Hive taking us to places we have never been before.
Seeing so much color and life here, I feel like I know where I belong, everyone wants a peaceful and colorful life , just look at the beauty in this location.
It is truly a must visit for anyone.
Don't tell me that you got monkey fright 😂.
I love the port and terrain thinking of how one can have some peaceful lone time under their cool breeze.
I think its a good thing to enjoy life, our environment and all these beautiful things god has given us.
Thank you for showing us this beauty and all the details.
I did a little shopping here
to tick out some of my little sis bucket list.
Haha! Not monkey fright, but, some of the ones that they use aren't the healthiest, sadly. They don't regulate the animals that are brought out in public like they do in many places. The ones in Africa and Asia are old-world monkeys and the ones in South America and the US are new-world monkeys with different diseases. It was actually quite interesting to read up on it.
How cool to do some of your little sis's bucket lists! That sounds like fun! You are such a good sister to all of your siblings. God bless you, truly. You deserve all things good in life. May God Bless you always.
And of course, #MarketFriday loves you. :)
Oh wow! These two islands seem to be so rich in both natural and cultural beauties! And in stunning architecture too actually. Amazing place. Have fun over there and take it easy with the bad internet connection, we all know it :D Greetings from freezing Prague!
@tipu curate
All of the islands are so interesting in their own way, aren't they? It was fun to spend an extended time here in the Caribbean and South America. Life has slowed down, allowing me to enjoy life a little bit more. It pays to dial it down, doesn't it?
The internet has been almost nonexistent in the last week, but my schedule has been all over too. It is all okay and hopefully, people will understand.
It's 29C today! I hear that it is freezing back at home too!
Thanks for stopping by and leaving your words! Thank you for the tipu!
#MarketFriday loves you!
Oh yeah, the sweet mañana lifestyle of Latin America. I love it and miss it. Enjoy! :)
Looks like an amazing place, love the vibrant colors! :)
Here's my marketfriday post about the Central Market in Cambodia's capital:
https://peakd.com/hive-105017/@itchyfeetdonica/bustling-central-market-in-phnom-penh
It's all about those colors, isn't it? Thanks for stopping by and leaving your words and dropping the post.
Yay! A market from Cambodia! Thank you!
#MarketFrday loves you!
Hi Denise 👋🏻😊
Hope your travels are going well.
I haven’t been much on-line myself either, due to no mobile reception or internet.
Luckily that’s resolved when we got Starlink.
My post from today is about that: Unboxing a “LINK TO THE STARS” ~ STARLINK ~ Market Friday
I have been able to post part 5 of our journey but I haven’t told where we are now… 😉 our destination.
In the last part… next week. I will… 😎
The photos are so stunning in your post, such a colours and happiness in them. Truly Caribbean.
And you are right, not all smiles are sincere… or mean what you think they mean.
Glad to hear you did have some internet, also with the help of uncle Elon hahaha 😜
He is spreading… 😎 so funny we posted about it both. Kinda…
The man with the monkey… it’s a no go for me. I still can’t believe tourists fall for it.
Safe travels my friend, take care!
Bigg huggsss…. I soooo missed talking to you.
!LUV 🤗🌺
It is a matter of the internet, but, yes, I have been on hardly at all. I did see your post when I got on this morning and read it, but, didn't get to do anything but upvote it yet.
Ha! I read your install of our Elon's internet... I am getting it at home soon. I am really happy with it over the ocean. Rocket speed!
No monkey's for me! Ugh. There are people HERE that think they are okay. Ewww. Not for me. I am not afraid of them, but, I do not care for them. Thank you, I am on the next round of siblings! I sure miss talking to you!!!
I couldn't believe you have told me where you are going yet!!!! Me! Of all eople! No guilt! LOL!
#MarketFriday loves you!
I know, without internet one isn’t connected.
And I so noticed, while not having anything, people sooo need it nowadays.
You can’t just change addresses anymore. Most want you to do it in their Apps. No change via the post or send a quick email… luckily I can now catch up and get everything sorted in our new place 🤓
It’s stunning here 😉 it’s not Massachusettsor New England but I can get used to it. As it is very similar in many ways/places 😎
No worries, I fully understand.
Uncle Elon cares for us 🤓📡
That’s cool you are getting it at home too. It makes such a difference. So far the speeds are really good, even in icy ❄️ snowy conditions. And thunderstorms, rain and high winds. We had it all in the last few days.
I’m the same as you in that.
Enjoy the visits dear Denise 👋🏻🤗😊
I know hehehe 🤭 next week everybody will know 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻
Take care and safe travels further 🌺☀️
!LUV
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Have a nice trip, my dear! I hope the trip will not disappoint you this time too. funny dance. 😀 there were even children dancing in these colorful costumes! no, I would not want to be photographed with monkeys. I read that monkeys are very naughty. I remember this fortress from your previous photographs. link to my post: https://ecency.com/hive-196308/@tali72/my-order-from-a-local
I am still away on the original travel, the only thing changing are my siblings. It is a very energetic dance and combines African culture with the Creole heritage of the Caribbean. I have to say that I quite enjoyed it. :)
I am not a fan of monkeys. You won't see me holding one. They are very naughty.
You have a good memory. I do love the fortress and I go there and discover different parts of it each time. I have found I enjoy it more when I can focua on one or two parts. Of course, the first time, I saw it all, but, go back and spend more time individually. Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving your link. Your words are always so kind and thoughtful.
#MarketFriday loves you!
I am loving your posts from the Caribbean all such amazing places and a place so wide open with things to photograph from the vibrant streets to the amazing forts you shared today
Here is my post for this week https://peakd.com/hive-194913/@tattoodjay/market-friday-signs-of-my-times
Thank you so much, JJ! @tattoodjay It has been such an interesting look at the different cultures, with each island being so unique. I have never spent so much time at once in the Caribbean. It is a new experience to compare them.
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Looks like great fun. Gotta love anyplace with Cannons!
Ha! Yes! They had so many cannons, they planted them... and no, none of them flowered. :)
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Beautiful colors! I hope you danced along with the troupe? :D The terrain is indeed wonderful. The mountains are nice backdrop to those cannons and the colorful shops. What a fort! It is UNESCO-worthy indeed.
What was said about the language is true. Here in our place, English is now used more than the dialects, especially by the younger generation. However, there are still those who do use them and every time I do hear them speak in their own dialect, I am relieved.
Here is my link for this week's Market Friday https://ecency.com/hive-196308/@leeart/evrfiveq
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Of course, I danced!!! I wouldn't have it any other way. It was such an energetic, fun dance troupe. I am always happy to see them infuse their culture into the landscape for visitors. I find it interesting and enlightening. The dance mixes their African roots from centuries ago with a touch of the Creole found in the Caribbean. It is a great way to keep them both alive.
As far as languages go, you lose what you don't use. Sadly. Thank you for dropping the link.
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I would love to dance with them too :D
going to the fortress like going back in time.
i didn't hold the fort but I held the fork though the dinner was more disappointing for the price I have to pay. Next better #marketfriday hopefully but this was it.
https://hive.blog/hive-105017/@ace108/marketfriday-dinner-at-kra-pow-video-or-kra-pow-by-ace108
Haha! That is fancy wording. :) I am sorry dinner wasn't equal in taste to what you paid. I know that never makes me happy. We hope for a better outcome next time! Thanks so much for joining the challenge!
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You're welcome. Yes, the dinner was bit over price for what I was getting.
Very cool, that looks like a really colourful town!
Here is my contribution for today's #MarketFriday: A Christmas Fair for the Little Ones
I hope you enjoy it!
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It really is quite colorful and very enjoyable! Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving your link!
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Peoples history within our world is so intertwined, always interesting to witness how people settled.
Partial stories still told from generation to generation, good to see language is being taught keeping the cultural trail intact for future generations.
Lovely colour filled detail on the island, taking time is healthy to be away from a keyboard, no need to apologize, trust you had a wonderful time!
I agree with the language and the culture. It saddens me to see some of the younger generation stepping over it, eschewing what is their heritage. In the last ten years, I have watched a renewed interest in who they are and where they come from.
Once upon a time, people were more interested in blending in, and not standing out. I am happy to see that you can hold on to your heritage and be part of the crowd. (who wants to be part of that crowd anyway1? :) )
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Again, the colors are just amazing! I just learned that St. Kitts is one of the places one is allowed to 'buy' citizenship with owning real estate at a certain value. I'm always dreaming of that second passport lol, I think with this one, you'd be tied with the UK I believe, who knows...I can dream anyway haha.
Wonderful post per usual @dswigle Are you getting anxious to get home or are you having too much fun?
Yes! There are lots of counties that will let you buy your citizenship! Some countries have loosed up and allowed it for financial reasons. They are tied to the UK, but, are independent. Don't we all dream? It is one of the best pastimes. A second passport can be had without buying in another country. :) They are pretty convenient to have.
I love home, but I am in no rush to get back. :) Everything is taken care of and I am joined up with the second half of my siblings. :) We couldn't all be together at the same time, but, I could. :)
Thank you so much for stopping by. As you can see, the internet has been poor, but, I am not complaining.
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A very colorful post indeed...creating a great atmosphere. One can almost sense that holiday/tourist feeling by just looking at these photos! Those dancers make me think of what we have here in South Africa...in Cape Town to be exact. They are known (in Afrikaans) as the "Kaapse Klopse". They have a whole parade every year on the second day of January. Very colorful and lots of fun and rythm as well!
That fortress is very impressive! I love visiting places like that!
Thanks for sharing these photos with us, @dswigle
You can find my post for this week here.
I agree with the dancing being reminiscent of Africa, after all, they did keep quite a few of their traditions and tweaked them along the way. The dancing came directly from Africa, as did most of the people, and not a great part of their history.
The parade is exactly what we were part of, they pulled people in to dance and it was all fun. It was after the New Year, but, it is done for tourists on a regular basis.
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It seems that African people have a natural feel for music and rythm...as if they are just born with it. It amazes me when sometimes see some of their little ones around here and they can hardly walk, but when they just hear the sound of music, that little body starts moving...lol!
It's interesting to hear that this was also a parade taking place just after New Year.
Enjoy your weekend, @dswigle!
Wow, this definitely looks beautiful! What was the fort for? I mean who were the British trying to defend against?
It was always the French!
The French invasion of Saint Kitts also known as the siege of Brimstone Hill, from 19 January–13 February 1782, was a part of the American Revolutionary War. After landing on Saint Kitts, the French troops of the Marquis de Bouillé stormed and besieged the fortress of Brimstone Hill. After a month of battle, the heavily outnumbered and cut-off British garrison surrendered. The Comte de Grasse, who delivered de Bouillé's troops and supported the siege, was outmaneuvered and deprived of his anchorage by Admiral Samuel Hood. Even though Hood's force was inferior by one-third, de Grasse was beaten off when he attempted to dislodge Hood.[4] Hood's attempts to relieve the ongoing siege were unsuccessful, and the garrison capitulated after one month. About a year later, the Treaty of Paris restored Saint Kitts and adjacent Nevis to British rule. souce
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Guess I should have known!
Nice colorful market day from your travel. Here it's gray, rainy and cold in Austria. The local market I visited after 10 years was small but it was nice to shop at the market. Here is my post :)
Weekly Market in Linz, Austria after 10 years
Thank you for hosting Market Friday, @dswigle!
Thank you for stopping by and leaving your words and link! @akipponn I know how cold Austria has been! Everyone has been talking about the snow and cold!
It has been pretty nice here, but, I live in the colder northeast of the US, so this is pure heaven for me right at the moment.
Ten years! You have not been there in ten years? You must be hungry by now! :)
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Happy #marketfriday darlin'
Came to say that and found this!
What a blast. :D
And what a vibrant filled to the brim with love and life post to kick off the weekend 💥
Green monkeys?? Who knew?
Love the Creol. I'm really into languages precisely because of the variety of ways different cultures and countries express the world.
That is a very sharp saying. "Not every smile has a laugh."
In fact I'm keeping the translation to use in English 👍🏼
"Every grin is not laughter."
You can see the crocodile smile in your minds eye...
Have a marvelous weekend and hooray for satellite. 😊😘
The crocodile grin is exactly what they were going for! :) How astute of you! Creole has some of the best life lessons, don't they? I use their little phrases just as they are. :)
Green monkeys! Yes! I am not overly fond of monkeys. Not afraid of them, just want them to keep their diseases to themselves. :)
I am so happy to see you and hope all is well in your world! The islands just color my world!
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Well... that's why I love language. See what they did there? Amazing, huh?
Painting a picture with just a few words.
Thanks for sharing some of it. I do hope they keep it alive.
Beautiful place. And so is the Market Friday feed.
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I always watched from movies showing the colorful side of Caribbean and turns out, it is even more colorful than in movies. Never heard of St. Kitts until today. The fortress — gives me a sense of patriotism, if I expressed correctly. That sense of awe.
I wouldn't mind taking photo with a monkey actually. 🙈🙊🙉🐵
My #marketfriday this time — at a butcher shop.
https://hive.blog/hive-196308/@iamjadeline/market-friday-to-xian-butcher
Usually, it is the other way around. The movie is better than it really is. I like that what I am showing seems better. I actually think it is too. St. Kitts is the smallest Caribbean nation. I think the island is only 22 miles long and 7 miles wide, or something like that. So, it is no small wonder that you never heard of it. :)
Monkeys can carry so many diseases, I would rather not risk it. I don't even want to hold them. I can admire them from a distance. :)
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Such a vibrant colorful place. There's thar tropical vibe I see make me feel sweaty. 😅
Here's my #marketfriday post https://peakd.com/hive-196308/@bluepark/enjoying-time-alone
Have a great day.
Haha! That makes you sweat? Most people enjoy that tropical vibe and look for it! LOL But, I understand.Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving your link.
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lots and lots of colour, looks wonderful place to be, No Indo-chinese restaurants?
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Haha! I know, right? U feel a little cheated myself! Hi, @grindle~ Thanks for stopping by!
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Interesting story and good end of the trip, can see the patterns and form of traditional clothing with striking colors. Historical place there is an open air museum of forts and defensive weapons. Thank you.
Not the end of the trip yet. I have almost three weeks left. :) Thank you for stopping by and leaving your words.
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It's stunningly beautiful! Those bright colours lift the spirits on a winter's day!
My entry for this week:
https://ecency.com/hive-196308/@tatdt/market-friday-lets-pay-dollar1-and-go-down-to-the-metro
A little color makes the day seem brighter, even when there is no sunshine. Of course, there is always sunshine here!
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Hopefully the monkey does not run away taking your belongings :) We have a lot of monkeys in some places and they would take anything that you hold and run away and play with it.
Ha! I smiled when I read that! :) It is true, they do like to do that. The people handling them usually have a diaper on them and a harness, probably so they don't run away. I steer clear of them. I am pretty sure they were not intended to use this way.
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When my husband and I went there (September 2019), we also ran across the monkey picture people. I'm like you, I don't want to hold a monkey or pay someone to let me hold it.
I enjoyed the island during the short time we were there on a port call.
Un espectáculo total
The colorful of the design show how beautiful this looks. Well, the way how people do business there is seems like it only to make sure they earn from tourists. But other site, I would probably say it was all what I wish my country to have, for example with the comfortable atmosphere located near the mountains, accessibility and everything surrounding look beautiful and developed just like in the city. By the way, Happy Market Friday!
-Hello Ma'am @dswigle How are you? Thanks a lot for sharing us this colorful events and pictures. Truly cultures of different nations should be respected and learned to, because we don't know that one day we will get the chance to travel to some places and it's important to know the places and the traditions. Truly appreciation, respect and humility should exist all the time to enjoy more everything!😇❤️, The flower is so beautiful, everything about nature is always beautiful because there are all created by one God!"
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Have a blessed day!🙏😇
Oh wow, I am glad you shared this wonderful journey. The pictures are so colourful. Permission to save some of them and possibly repost with reference to your page in future?
I am not sure exactly what you would be using them for. You are not talking about making a post with them, are you? I would actually need to know the purpose if you don't mind.
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Yes, I could repost at some point, I love the sky in that picture of the ocean. I could post about nature at some point.
Then can I use as wall paper and homescreen on my gadgets
I don't want them reposted. Hive is all about pictures that are original.
Ok, that's understandable... I will respect your decision.. thanks so much for your time.
Hopeful and reality shifting colours. A visual representation of how we are meant to the see the world. It has never been out right white or black
https://peakd.com/hive-196308/@hsidik/maket-friday--to-the-rice-seller-shop
You've captured the essence of St. Kitts and Nevis and its vibrant culture, natural beauty, and rich history. Your descriptions of the island, the fortress, and the people are vivid and paint a picture of a wonderful destination. Your appreciation for the vibrant colors and sights is contagious and will certainly inspire others to visit.
😂 I wouldn't want to be a British soldier down there!
Why didn't you want to hold the monkey???
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Hi! My link to this week post.
https://ecency.com/hive-150329/@kaminchan/market-friday-the-new-railway-station-in-bangkok-saying-goodbye-to-old-hua-lamphong-station
Thanks for sharing this wonderful journey of yours. Happy Market Friday 😊
Thank you for coming along to St. Kitts and Nevis. It has been a wonderful journey. I see you had an amazing New Year!
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Yes, the Caribbean is famous for its bright and beautiful colors. The colors add a touch of joy to the vacation and make for great photographic memories. The stunning scenery is hard to resist and leaves a lasting impression on those who visit.
It sounds like a beautiful and joyous moment. The passion for dance and the involvement of young children show the cultural importance and love for dance in the community. It's great to see families passing down traditions and fostering a love for the art form from a young age.
It was wonderful to see families all together, dancing and being with each other. What better way to learn? It was heartwarming and wonderful to watch! Thank you for stopping by and leaving your words.
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Wow - what a place, it looks lovely - and the colours are amazing !
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Thank you for the words. The colors are pretty amazing. It makes the island come alive!
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Hi @dswigle! How nice to start a Friday day with these beautiful pictures and stories. Thank you, a thousand thanks for sharing. Happy market Friday!
Thanks for taking a look at them and leaving your words. Have a nice weekend ahead!
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It is another episode of market Friday, waooo today's market Friday will be so colourful because I really enjoy all this post and I love monkey as well. Thank you for posting ma
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So colourful and beautiful.
Thank you, but what was it that you liked about it? :)
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Glad to see you are having a great time out there. yes, colors attracts us a lot, Wish you a life with every color in it. happy Friday.
My entry for the #MarketFriday sponsored by @dswigle
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Super cool✌ @dswigle. Indeed the colors are beautiful. Talk of reshifting...its an understantent...seems like there live seeing it. View good...places awesome
Weldon for sharing
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The colors the light the sun !!! Amazing teh canons remind me of Malta also a MSc harbour where we were two years ago. Love the scenery in the blog , I can’t wait to sail out myself
hehehe i'm waiting for your new post to come out - and then i thought oh wait - i thinki missed last weeks - so here i am hahahaha
but... i was gonna tell you how amazing your photos are. really lady - you take incredible shots! they look like the could be in brochures - but i was gonna gush more about your photos until I ready about the monkey. hahahahahahahah
and i BUSTED out laughing!!!!!!!!!!!!
"take your monkey away- no monkey shots for me!" LOLOLOLOL
you nut! hahahahahahaha
ok now i'm patiently waiting for your n ew post to post! hehehe
and tomorrow - my market friday post is already scheduled - so if you see it pop up before i get a chance to drop the link on your post - don't spank me! hahahahaha
i will try to put the link up asap! hahahahahaha love you tootsie roll!!!! LOl
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