oistins

my father-in-law is obsessed with oistins fish market and a trip with him becomes the event of the day. not only is he on a first name basis with the chief fish capo Redman, but he knows exactly how to keep a six year old entertained.

the fishermen after a long day

olivia feeding the turtles (who were camera shy)

maggie bell

if there is anything that can take me away from the beach it is a visit to maggie bell's home/workshop located on the outskirts of bridgetown. bell is a local barbadian potter whose pieces are handcrafted from start to finish. each piece is unique in colour, glaze, shape and texture, reflecting beautifully the charm and charisma that is maggie bell.

food consumption

i recieved this as an email and thought it was extremely interesting. take a good look at the diet of each country and the cost of what is eaten in one week.

Italy: The Manzo family of Sicily
Food expenditure for one week: 214.36 Euros or $260.11

Germany: The Melan der family of Bargteheide
Food expenditure for one week: 375.39 Euros or $500.07
United States: The Revis family of North Carolina
Food expenditure for one week $341.98
Poland: The Sobczynscy family of Konstancin-Jeziorna
Food expenditure for one week: 582.48 Zlotys or $151.27
Mexico: The Casales family of Cuernavaca
Food expenditure for one week: 1,862.78 Mexican Pesos or $189.09

Egypt: The Ahmed family of Cairo
Food expenditure for one week: 387.85 Egyptian Pounds or $68.53

Ecuador: The Ayme family of Tingo
Food expenditure for one week: $31.55

Bhutan: The Namgay family of Shingkhey Village
Food expenditure for one week: 224.93 ngultrum or $5.03

Chad: The Aboubakar family of Breidjing Camp
Food expenditure for one week: 685 CFA Francs or $1.23

barbados II

some images of barbados on water and land.

sand-skrit

there really is nothing quite like sinking your feet into warm sand, a feeling of utter calmness can only result. after spending two weeks in such a blissful state, i'm ready to tackle the rest of what winter has to offer.

more bajan pics tomorrow!

barbados

we're heading down to barbados for some r&r. i'll be back in two weeks with some fabulous pics- ciao 'til then.