Villas we like in Grenada. http://webcamgrenada.com Tue, 14 Oct 2008 05:35:57 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://webcamgrenada.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,HorneyBaboon.html/Itemid,33/ Sometimes we have a problem deciding where to hang out, like a couple of<br/>nights ago. {mosimage}We were out with some friends and were wondering where to stop off, when we remembered that the Hornibaboon bar was open.<br/>I must admit that the bar has been open for a while now, but you know how it is when something is right in front your nose and you still don't notice it. I'm sure that I'm not the only one out there who has turned the place upside down looking for shades or glasses which had been [...] neil@spicy-design.com Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:00:00 +0100 http://webcamgrenada.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,Carnival-2008....html/Itemid,33/ For those of you who missed it, this years Carnival was as good as, if not better, than last years' celebration.<br/>{mosimage}This year we took my wife's sister, as she had never been to Carnival before. Can you imagine, a teenager, living in Grenada, who has never had a chance to jump up for Carnival? There is something not quite right about that!<br/>Anyway, we decided to start her off lightly by taking her to the Jouvert celebration. <br/><br/>It was much better organized than last time around.<br/>The wea [...] neil@spicy-design.com Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:00:00 +0100 grenada carnival http://webcamgrenada.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,LaSagesse-beach....html/Itemid,33/ {mosimage} Last weekend we were taking a drive around the island, and stopped off at a couple of beaches on the way. One of those which we visited, and one of our personal favourites, was La Sagesse beach.<br/><br/>You can find it on the southeast coast, in the St.David&#39;s area. Some people prefer it to the more popular ones, like Grand Anse beach, mainly because it tends to be almost deserted. Even on sundays and public holidays, when you would expect to meet more people there, it still looks emp [...] neil@spicy-design.com Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:00:00 +0100 restaurant grenada beach http://webcamgrenada.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,Grooms-Beach-Villas-and-Resort.html/Itemid,33/ {mosimage}A couple of months ago, we had heard that the Grooms Beach Villa &amp; Resort had finally opened for business. We had seen the construction, but had not had a good nose around to see how things were progressing.<p /><br/>Anyway, we got the chance to visit the place yesterday.<p /><br/>The place is slightly off the beaten track and just a short 5 minute walk to two beaches, Groom&#39;s beach and one by the Beachhouse restaurant (sorry, can&#39;t remember its name at the moment).<br clear="all [...] neil@spicy-design.com Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:00:00 +0100 villas grenada villa grenada restaurant guesthouse http://webcamgrenada.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,Hashing-in-Grenada..html/Itemid,33/ {mosimage}We have been hashing for many years and can be considered to be addicted to<br/>it...(its not what you think ;-).<br/>Hashing is perfect for visitors who would like to get off the beaten path and see the 'hidden' part of our island. An island tour will not get you this up close and personal with our island.<br/>For those of you who don't know what hashing is, you can find a good explanation at the following site: grenadahash.com<br/>Hashing is entirely free and everyone is welcome to join in. We p [...] neil@spicy-design.com Mon, 12 May 2008 17:00:00 +0100 http://webcamgrenada.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,Villas-we-like..html/Itemid,33/ People are always asking us which of the many villas on the island we would recommend.<br/><br/>{mosimage}There are many great villas here, but it all boils down to a matter of taste.<br/>What we may think is a perfect getaway, others may find not to be their first, second or even third choice.<br/>With that in mind, here are two which we think are prime examples of what a villa in the Caribbean, or at least, a Villa with Caribbean flair, should look like.<br/>Ixora villa is located in Lance Aux Epines, [...] neil@spicy-design.com Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:51:39 +0100 villas grenada http://webcamgrenada.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,Rough-Seas..html/Itemid,33/ {mosimage}The weather this year is quite unusual.<br/>By this, i mean that the dry season has started pretty late and we are still getting the occasional shower or two.<br/>You would not think so to look at the outskirts of the island, because everything is brown and dry and looks as though it has been that way for a couple of months. In fact, it has only been this dry for about 1 month.It is Easter and one of the things we normally expect are the easter breezes. For this Good Friday, it has been very [...] neil@spicy-design.com Sat, 22 Mar 2008 05:28:07 +0100 beach rough seas http://webcamgrenada.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,Carriacou-Flight.html/Itemid,33/ {mosimage}This past weekend i had to make a side trip to Carriacou for the day.<br/>Normally, i'd take the Osprey and laze around for the hour and a half ride<br/>up. Its usually not boring, especially when the water is a little choppy.<br/>If you like people watching, then this is a good time to travel on the<br/>Osprey...just make sure you have a strong stomach......(Don't stay below.<br/>Best place to ride is on top.)<br/>Just watching people change colors on the trip up is amazing. The different<br/>shades of gr [...] neil@spicy-design.com Fri, 07 Mar 2008 04:37:16 +0100 Carriacou Airial http://webcamgrenada.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,Garfield-s.html/Itemid,33/ {mosimage }O.k, i may be a little late with the news, but for those of you who don't know, there is a new bar on the beach.<br/>Its on the corner of the Grand Beach property, near the public access road to the beach and is open daily.<br/>Talk about a good spot! This is one of the best places on the beach for a bar, and Garfield has certainly made the most of it.<br/>Its not large, nor is there much in the way of music, but what you get is a nice shady spot to relax and have a <br/>cold Carib, or a rum punc [...] neil@spicy-design.com Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:38:00 +0100 Grand Anse beach bar http://webcamgrenada.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,National-Colors!.html/Itemid,33/ {mosimage}Over the last few years we have noticed that people tend to display their national pride, especially around Independence day, more than ever.<br/>In fact, this has been so since hurricane Ivan a couple of years back.<br/>It started out as the usual flag decoration in the same old places, like the government offices, but has grown to the point that, wherever you go on the island, between the middle of January and the middle of February, you will see flags on cars, the national colors painted [...] neil@spicy-design.com Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:08:37 +0100 flag Grenada http://webcamgrenada.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,House-on-the-hill..html/Itemid,33/ {mosimage}<br/>We thought we would do something a little different this time.<br/><br/>My cousin, who has helped us out innumerable times over the years, has his family home for rent.<br/>This is one home which has an absolutely spectacular view.<br/><br/>It is up for rent, both long and short term.<br/><br/>The house is located on the hill by us, which is on the outskirts of the town, and has a view which is to die for.<br/><br/>{mosimage}It was devastated by hurricane Ivan and has since been totally rebuilt [...] neil@spicy-design.com Thu, 31 Jan 2008 04:01:39 +0100 house http://webcamgrenada.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,Native-Spirit-Scuba.html/Itemid,33/ {mosimage}This time around i thought i would write about some friends of ours who recently opened their own business.<br/>We have several dive shops on the island, but i thought that this one was definitely worth mentioning, not only because they offer excellent service, but specifically because it is the first locally owned and operated one.<br/>We have known Adrian and Rahel for a long time and were glad to hear they finally got the chance to start their own dive business on the beach.<br/>Adrian has b [...] neil@spicy-design.com Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:16:53 +0100 sandy island scuba http://webcamgrenada.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,Grenada-Billfish-Tournament-update!.html/Itemid,33/ {mosimage}Thought everyone would like to know how the billfish tournament is going.<br/>Thursday (17.1) was the second day and went down there again to see if any records were broken.<br/>In the billfish department, none as yet, but they had this 417Lb Blue Marlin on the scales.<br/>Apparently there have been getting lots of hookups, but none which the anglers think will break any records (or at least, none which decide to give up the fight!).<br/>Wednesday I saw a couple of Yellowfin tunas being landed, i [...] neil@spicy-design.com Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:44:29 +0100 grenada billfish tournament http://webcamgrenada.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,Grenada-Billfish-Tournament-starts-today!.html/Itemid,33/ {mosimage}Was just looking at the lagoon from our balcony and admiring the fishing boats taking part in the Grenada Billfish Tournament.<br/>This is held every year around this time and we get boats from several of the other islands, with the largest contingent coming from Trinidad.<br/>We did this for a few years as well, with our pirogue 'BlackJack', but not anymore.<br/>With all the large boats taking part now, smaller boats like ours are at a big disadvantage.<br/>It is now a tag and release tournament, [...] neil@spicy-design.com Wed, 16 Jan 2008 04:19:45 +0100 billfish tournament http://webcamgrenada.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,St.George-Market-on-a-saturday-morning..html/Itemid,33/ {mosimage}We were recently in town on a saturday morning looking for some cucumbers.<br/>Occasionally, there tends to be a shortage of certain fruits and vegetables. The fruits because they are not in season all year round, and the vegetables, because most farmers seem to plant them at the same time, so when the crop is finished, there is a short time when you can't seem to find any.<br/>Just before Christmas, it was tomatoes and cucumbers.<br/>Anyway, we were doing some window shopping in the town and d [...] neil@spicy-design.com Sun, 06 Jan 2008 16:46:31 +0100 market StGeorge fruits vegetables http://webcamgrenada.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,Happy-New-Year!.html/Itemid,33/ {mosimage}<br/>{mosimage}We were just sitting on our verandah watching the lights come on after the sunset.<br/>Glorious sunset (Moni saw the green blip), the last for 2007.<br/>The Royal Clipper is all lighted up outside the town. At Port Louis, the 'Reverie' is all lighted up as well. She is the largest private yacht built in Italy. The photos of her on their website are unbelievable! More like a floating palace than a boat.They were decorating the top deck, just before the sunset. I guess there is [...] neil@spicy-design.com Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:10:27 +0100 New Year Royal Clipper Reverie http://webcamgrenada.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,QE2...Final-Port-call.........html/Itemid,33/ {mosimage}Yesterday, the Queen Mary was in port for its usual Christmas visit.<br/>Today, the QE2 has taken her place.<br/>This will be the last time the old girl visits Grenada it seems.<br/>Heard that she has been sold and will be turned into a floating hotel later in the year (2008) at Palm Jumeirah, Dubai ...not the end you would envision for one of these old cruise ships.She has been plying the seas for more than 40 years, and i guess it would not be cost effective to try upgrading her. After all, t [...] neil@spicy-design.com Fri, 28 Dec 2007 10:26:14 +0100 QE2 cruise ship http://webcamgrenada.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,Maltese-Falcon.......html/Itemid,33/ {mosimage}<br/>The largest privately owned yacht in the world, pulled into the lagoon today.<br/><br/>Now THAT is a one beautiful and expensive toy.<br/><br/>The Maltese Falcon is currently moored alongside the jetty at Port Louis (where else?). Seems they are waiting for their guests to arrive tomorrow.<br/><br/>Stopped off after work to take a shot of it...WOW!<br/><br/>O.k, i know what i want for my next Christmas....;-) I guess the daily upkeep on that baby is more than i make in a year.<br/><br/>Moni found a li [...] neil@spicy-design.com Thu, 27 Dec 2007 16:15:30 +0100 maltese falcon yacht http://webcamgrenada.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,Christmas-in-the-islands.....html/Itemid,33/ {mosimage}There are two seasons during the year which attract the most attention, and these are Carnival and Christmas.<br/>Carnival attracts both visitors and locals alike. In fact, you would be hard pressed to find space on a flight into the island at that time, as it seems that every Grenadian living overseas, is trying to get home in time for the celebrations.<br/>Christmas is usually spent with the family...and in Grenada, that can mean a VERY extended family.<br/>Of course, there is the usual rush [...] neil@spicy-design.com Fri, 21 Dec 2007 09:30:44 +0100 christmas parang http://webcamgrenada.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,Island-time.........html/Itemid,33/ {mosimage}I guess it comes as no surprise to some people how difficult it can be to find the stuff you are looking for.<br/>Grenada is a great place to live, but you certainly need lots of patience sometimes.<br/>For instance...after Ivan (yes, more than 3 years ago, if you insist on keeping count), as we had lost all our furniture, we decided we would like to re-decorate the house in a warmer, more caribbean style. This means brighter colors and furniture which tended to be either rattan or bamboo.<br/> [...] neil@spicy-design.com Tue, 04 Dec 2007 14:46:42 +0100 bamboo bed furniture