Toy Town
05 August 2007 | Bourg des Saintes
Bill called this Toy Town because it felt like it was out of a fairytale with its gingerbread houses.
Ferries arrive throughout the day from the mainland of Guadeloupe, bringing daytrippers and tourists wanting to experience this unique island. The shops and restaurants cater to the tourists and everything is very expensive. Scooters are lined up waiting for the onslaught and they are a popular way to explore the island. Some of the streets are pedestrian only which makes for enjoyable strolls.
We met a wonderful family who own a high-end clothing store on the main street who invited us to experience Shabbat. It gave us incredible insight into the age-old Jewish ceremony and custom. A fabulous meal was served with delectable flavours. We returned the following night for the closing ceremony. In response we invited this family back to our boat for a Kosher dinner. Finding ingredients in this little town was a challenge, but we pulled it off. We grilled tuna steaks on the barbecue which turned out perfectly. We made some special new friends.