Concrete to wooden box, concrete to wooden box, back to concrete back to wooden box, as I ascended the grandstand. The grand and modern, National Stadium, finds it's self hemmed in between, the sparkling Caribbean Sea, the green tropical hillsides, clad with stilted gingerbread houses as it's older, more distinguished cousin which houses Grenada football and athletics falls into disrepair and dilapidation ever since Ivan failed to take it's life back in 2004. The two extremes sum up Grenada.
As I stand next to the Gods', I am so high up. I look over a mixture of the Island's historical colonial past, more recent troubled revolution and the devastation hurricane Ivan brought to these parts, I wonder how the future is looking for these friendly, hospitable and fun loving Islanders'? Times are tough, however, "We'll be alright man"
A cheer followed by "ooohs" and "aaarghs" from the middle, woke me from my daydream, another catch hits the bermuda, as a large Caribbean cloud casts it's welcome shadow over the arena. The stench of unwashed bodies and sweat soaked kit from the combatants slowly rising from the field as the sun reappears from behind it's guardians' the clouds....
Right! That was for Mr Watson and my Father, showing that an education at KGS was 'aint' not waisted????
Today was a total change in quality of venue and performance. Saturday's game was played on a goat herder's pasture, with the remnants of 'Tenko' as a pavilion, way, way up in the hills oh Morne Jalloux....
I have decided along with 'Dave Grenada' , my driver and all round good coconut (egg), to give the lads a little cultural education, other than that on the cricket field. Only if they win tomorrow mind you!!!
Dave & I have worked hard this week making various trips to lots of local Granadian Establishments, on and off the beaten track, that in my opinion, will no doubt "educate the whole person". Risk assessment have been done & 5 local Rum Shops have passed our quality control inspections!!!! Good luck tomorrow in your last game!!!!! A 'Winning Tour' is a happy tour.........
When touring with KGS back in the 80's, there were no blogs!! We used to write our postcards before we left!!!!
What went in tour always stayed on tour!!!!!!!
Sean 'Alright Man' Wilky
Master In Charge of Local Hospitality...
Benny McC, remember what I told you about Caribbean rum!
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