"blue" wrote in message
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>> OK a few more questions: 1.) Are there still monkeys? I went back on
> ship a few times, day trips, but didn't see any.
Yes there are monkeys in Barbados still. When we were in Barbados in
november, there was a wild monkey that came by the pool to the hotel.
It stayed thre for a long time, and people ran to get bananas for it. But
no, the monkey throw the bananas away and climbed up in a palm and took a
lizzard there, pealed the skin and ate it.... Bananas? No thanks!
One place you can be pretty sure to see wild monkeys is up by the Barbados
Wildlife Reserve. They are both inside the reserve, but also many of them
outside in the wood there.
2.) So...is there another MUST have resort that we should
> switch to, for say 4 more days? DOES NOT HAVE TO BE 5 STAR. In fact, if
> I don't have to spend a King's ransom that is better. If nothing jumps
> out in your mind we will likely just stay put for convenience.
Why not spend the rest of the days up by Almond Beach Village then?
Should be a good choce. Or take the trip down to the south coast and stay at
Bouganvillea or something like that. Or Accra Beach is also a nice place.
3.) Any particular car rental place better than the
> other? I will look for you friend at the caves. 4.)
We have used Coconut Car Rental, and been very satisfied with them.
The owner there will never ever forget me. Here is a little story on the
side of what you are asking about: I had been out a late night, and were
robbed. (dont worry, I go places that is not so good, and you will very very
unlikely end up being in any trouble). Anyway. I was robbed, and went to the
police station next day to repport. They wanted to bring me to the main
police station in Bridgetown. And me and some other policemen were went in
the police car. I think 4 other policemen were in the car. On the way in, we
were passing the office to Coconut Car Rental, and the owner spotted me and
looked at me in, and looked very surprised to see me surrounded by
policemen, while wawing my hands to him when we passed. That story is
perhaps 6-7 years old, but every time I see him back, he reminds me of the
time I passed in the police car. It was fun!
Is it possible to book that in advance?
Yes.
5.) For a great birthday dinner, I will turn 44, what restaurant do you
suggest? Doesn't have to be fancy. Good food supersedes but something nice
and attractive is cool.
I dont know the west coast restaurants that well. Fathoms used to be good at
least. And Carambola and The Cliff. One of those two has just closed their
doors, but I can not remember which one of them. Both of them are located in
the same area, and you have better book a table in advance.
If you are going down on the south coast, try Josefs restaurant. Very very
good, and very nice settings right by the water. Very romantic, very quiet
and nice. Not crowded . My suggestion! Dont be fooled by the entrance and
the front. You have to go in to see, and its best if you even go down to the
tables by the edge to the water. If you dont find it romantic and nice
there, you will not be satisfied any other places either. Trust me!
5.) Finally, BEST place for sunset?
Take your wife on a walk to a quiet place on the beach on the west coast.
You can just go out from your hotel and take a minute or two walk to the
left, and you have a beautiful spot already. Staying at Almond Beach Resort,
you dont have to go far for that! The beach right outside the resort is not
that good by the way. But a couple minutes walk, and you have some of the
most beautiful spots on the island.
Anything else?
Leif A
Norway
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