Evening all!
Well, after 3 days hard cricket in the baking heat and 75% humidity, the boys spent a chilled morning in the hotel pool and fishing off the local pier - I must say that everyone is wondering whether Ben Jones is a better fisherman or cricketer? We will look at the averages when we get back and let you know... Ben has also been dealing with the locals and has acquired some "Skin-ups", a small fruit which has become the latest fad of the tour - look it up on Wiki if you want more details...
The late start to the morning was perfectly justified as during the previous evening the boys were entertained by Simba's band. (see Ben McCarthy blog last night) I think everyone would agree that this was a magical experience to hear a traditional Caribbean band perform exclusively live for us. All the boys were singing and dancing and the night ended with the conga around the hotel. This was a fantastic experience for all the boys and will live long into the memory. If you are interested, Simba's band is called X-TRAK and he informs us you can find them on YouTube.
After a quick lunch of fish and chips and the return of Mr Painter's speedos flying at full mast on the flagpole of the hotel (don't ask..) we transferred to the port for the ferry back to Grenada. Carriacou has been an amazing experience and a real contrast to the busier and livelier Grenada. The boys found Carriacou to be one of the most unspoilt of the Caribbean islands and incredibly laid-back and chilled.
After our arrival we stopped off at the supermarket to waste yet more pocket money on junk! (This is obligatory you understand!) After unpacking we had an excellent buffet dinner of chicken, fish, rice and salad with the essential bottle of coke - parents at this point I must make two suggestions: I would suggest you book your lad in at the dentist for a check-up, and secondly, don't cook chicken for your boy's first meal back home (unless you have a sense of humour that is!)
This weekend is action-packed with a match tomorrow and a Catamaran trip around the island on Sunday. Bloggers, please be aware that the forecast for tomorrow is not good so let's keep our fingers crossed for tomorrow's game. I have a feeling word has spread around the island of our success and our remaining fixtures might be tougher than we first thought - time will tell.
Enjoy your weekend - more, as ever, tomorrow!
Mr D
Hope weather not as bad as forecast and you manage a game. Sounds like you're all having the time of your lives!
ReplyDeleteBBQs, unspoiled beaches, hotel pools, fishing, Simba's band, fish and chips, Catamaran trips...I'm not jealous.
ReplyDeleteHopefully, Mr Painter wasn't still in his Speedos when they were hoisted up on the flagpole.
Have a great game today lads. Best of luck.
Mrs John says....Sounds like you are all having an amazing time. You are all very lucky. x
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