St. George's Grenada West Indies

These cannons protected St. George's natural harbor from the French.

This is one of the most picturesque places I've ever been. The Dutch/French archetecture and bright Caribbean colors dot the lush green sloped landscapes.

This is the Saturday farmers market. Grenada is nicknamed the 'island of spice' and you can find almost anything in you would ever want in a spice rack but as fresh as can be. They harvest tons of nutmed and mace and for me this place had the destinct odor of pumpkin pie. The vendors are REALLY friendly but almost to the point of annoyance. Grenadians are very aggressive sales men and without an understanding of the culture you might feel a little threatened when they get up in your face with a pitch but they are harmless and wouldn't mug you or anything. I also felt that we were the only white people for miles.

Huricane Ivan tore through the island in 2004 and ripped the roofs off several of structures like this Anglican Church which is over 200 years old. We got to go inside and see the damage but interestingly enough they still hold services here (weather permitting) and plan on restoring the roof here soon.