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Barbados is unique in many ways: Nowhere else has the melting of the two cultures bloomed in such a beautiful display of wonderfulness. The British and the West African culture can be observed vividly in the Barbadian language, music, dance and arts. Let's talk about population. Bridgetown is the capital of Barbados and is situated on the south-western coast of the island. The population of Bridgetown Barbados is approximately 140,000. This means that almost half of the population lives in and around the capital - that's different and unique, right!. Well, the next largest is the city of Speightstown has a population of approximately 3600. Other Barbados cities of note include Oistins with a population of 2300, Bathsheba with a population of 1800 and Holetown which has 1400 residents. Other than the usual jobs we see Barbados has others . . . like the coconut man. Coconut trees grow all over this island and coconuts are harvested for their water, jelly and meat inside. The Bajan coconut man climbs these trees to pick coconuts and will then load the coconuts onto his cart or into the back of his van ready to sell. He uses a machete and a special technique to open up the coconuts so that the delicious coconut water can be drunk. He will then open the coconut up some more so you can eat the jelly and meat inside. Street vendors in Barbados can be male or female. They sell all sorts of things including souvenirs and Bajan food specialities such as fishcakes, rotis, macaroni pie and grilled fish. This is a great way to try out local Bajan specialities without breaking the bank. Many fruits are also grown and sold on the island of Barbados including mangoes and coconuts. This delicious fresh produce can be found for sale at roadside carts and beachside stalls by fruit street vendors. There is a vibrant and varied community of artists and craftspeople on the island. You will find potters, painters, sculptors and fashion designers amongst others. Buying locally crafted products is a great way to take home a lasting memento of the lifestyle, culture and heritage of this island and a great end to your Barbados vacation. You can buy a variety of locally made items including handmade wooden carvings, woven baskets, clothes, shoes and bags from these crafts street vendors. Bajan local artists use many different mediums to create their work including clay, wood, leather, glass, cloth and shells. Arts street vendors in Barbados sell these local art creations including conch shells, local paintings and handmade jewelry. After the fishermen have come back to shore with their catch for the day, the fish is sold to fish vendors and consumers at the various fish markets throughout the island. One of the busiest fish markets in Barbados is located in the town of Oistins where you can watch the high speed fish filleters! The fish usually goes on sale during the late afternoon or early evening after the fishermen return. The most common fish in these waters that the Bajan Fishermen catch is the Flying Fish and are fished between the months of December and June. The best place to enjoy their catch during your trip to the island is at the Oistins Fish Fry on a Friday night. A Bajan rum shop is a small bar built of wood that is often attached to the house of the owner. Rum shops exist as a place for drinking, socializing, loud discussion, debate over cricket and politics, as well as for playing dominoes and eating. So you can see that Barbados is so different and unique and wonderful! The author loves the surf and the waves on Barbados, but there is so much more as mentioned above. The Southern Caribbean cruise includes this island - don't miss it - Barbados Don't forget that the cruise begins and ends on Puerto RIco!
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