Day 633 found us up early yet again. Today we packed up to move north to Rodney bay. We all packed our bags then enjoyed left overs from last nights feast. Time to relax and read as we enjoyed out last day viewing the Pitons.
Darren, Sharon and I hiked to the top of our hill, another viewpoint of the south end of the island. It was spectacular. We could see all the places we had ventured to while on tour. AT11:30 Gregg arrived with Berthia who caught a ride up the hill with him, after loading up our bags we were off to the north end of the island, destination Rodney Bay.
Along the twisty journey we saw government issued boa constrictors, Bounty/Chairmans rum factory, Hess crude oil storage facility, banana plantations, tethered cows and goats, cruised thru the capital city, Castries, which had 2 cruise ships docked and one farther out, Marigot bay where we did consider staying, many small villages and roadside bars and tons of flora and fauna. It is amazing to see the huge cedar trees mixed with the palm trees. The near 2 hour twisty 33 mile road reminded Sheldon and I of the road to Hana, even the bamboo and foliage and roads are very similar.
We arrived at the Harbor around 1:30, dropped our bags and ventured out to get some cold refreshments after the dry spell. Where Soufrieire was very cultural and laid back, Rodney bay is a bustling city. Right next to us is the huge mall with a casino and many shops as well as Domino's, Subway, Burger King. We got 2 more Chairmans rum at the next door liquor store then continued to IGA to grab chips, coke and tomato juice.
Back at the condo it was happy hour. We met Kristine our housekeeper who chatted us up giving us tips and places to see. Our next venture was a walk to find the Triangle Club, a local restaurant recommended by Greg saying it was the most affordable and delicious meal in town. Sure enough after a few wrong turns and local assistance we found it. Indeed it was a little hole in the wall, it was affordable at $15 EC ($5.70 US) for 4 sides and a meat and it was delicious. Sheldon and I chose the tuna and Stouts the chicken. The sides included green fig salad which is green banana but it tasted like potato salad, chow mein, mixed veggies, fresh salad, a rice mix as well as potato wedges. A water and a piton cost $10, that is fairly cheap although the beers varied from $4-7 in Soufriere.
Back home we all headed to our designated rooms, we each enjoyed a jacuzzi tub in our own suites. Sheldon watched the goofy American Idol while trying to read his book, hahaha, I read for a bit too.
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