As winter approached in North Carolina, Peter and Penny decided to set out in search of sunshine. They hadn’t ticked off a single country in almost six months and what better way to explore some of the smaller nations than island hopping in the Caribbean. After a relaxing day at sea they reached their first Caribbean destination, country #15 Barbados. They set off on foot from the harbour to Bridgetown where they browsed the duty free and took temporary shade from the sweltering heat. Then they strolled toward Bay Street where they stopped to admire St Patrick’s Cathedral before heading for a paddle on pebbles beach. They were so mesmerised by the seemingly endless stretch of white sand trimming clear turquoise sea that they wandered on until they found themselves miles from their port and somewhat thirsty. One final stop at George Washington House for some refreshing lemonade before making their way back sluggishly, with smiles on their faces and sand between their toes.