January 3, 2023 in Saint Kitts and Nevis ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Today, we visited the island of St. Kitts. Our tour took us to the Romney Manor Gardens and the Caribelle Batik factory and studios. The gardens were lovely, and it was uplifting to hear Christian worship music playing in the gift shop. Next, we visited the Brimstone Fortress perched 800 feet above sea level. It is one of the best preserved colonial fortresses in the Caribbean and was the focal point of numerous battles between the British and French for control of St. Kitts and other nearby islands. The rain was chasing us as we left the port in Bassaterre but also gave us a beautiful rainbow. We had a delicious dinner at the Tamarind restaurant, and we dressed in preparation for the orange night party.Read more