29-Nov-17

After witnessing some of the natural beauty the Caribbean has to offer Peter and Penny wanted to explore the historical significance of this small chain of islands, stretching from North to South America. It was Antigua and Barbuda that really shed some light on the history of the region. While wandering the streets of the capital city of St. Johns, the pair learnt of the first indigenous people on the island, traveling in small handmade canoes from South America, and rowing from island to island up through the West Indies. Peter and Penny visited the local markets, and met the local fishermen of St. Johns, who catch so many fish the pair had never even heard of (Peter was in his element). They also learnt about the famous Antiguan black pineapples that the locals have been cultivating for over 1000 years. Known as the sweetest pineapple in the world, it has grown to be a symbol of the Antiguan people, who historically attributed the fruit with healing properties, but nowadays is mostly just used for food. Peter and Penny had enjoyed learning about the rich history of the Caribbean, and on setting off for their next destination, waved goodbye to the friendly people of #17 Antigua and Barbuda.