There follows the last stretch of my walk to Bridgetown.
Bougainvillea continued to spread its various shades of magenta and pink along the roadsides. In the first of these two pictures, the rambling plant seeks the protection of the thorns of the plant to which it clings.
Others ramble around buildings that have seen better days.
I passed a slender schoolgirl complete with backpack on her way to her classes. Her hair had received the typical close attention that the turn-out of all these young people displayed.
Although some of the roadside buildings remained rather unkempt,
others were smarter,
and even grander.
Those steps, and the increasing traffic informed me that I was nearing the Bajan capital. Was the young woman with her arms folded pondering boarding the taxi/bus?
Had she done so, she would probably know what offence the hapless driver went on to commit.
Other flowers in the hedgerows and gardens were frangipanis
and hibiscuses.
By the time I reached Bridgetown in the heat of the day I wondered whether I should, like this woman, have taken one of the rare buses, or at least heeded the advice to start out at 5 a.m.
As previously mentioned I did ride back.
Beautiful
Thank you very much, Tanvir
Beautiful flowers and well narrated.
Thanks very much, Steve
Mad dogs, Englishmen, Midday Sun? Ring any bells? But the insight into this area is marvellous for we who sit and read in air conditioned comfort. I wonder if that young student went on to make a success of her education.
Thanks very much, Gwen. If she ever reads the blog we may find out. Noel Coward did come to mind
Hibiscus, bougainvillea, frangiapani, weather-worn homes and too much traffic: it looks remarkably like Galveston Island’s older areas today.
Thank you so much, Linda
Such interesting images! I love the hibiscus shot.
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I so enjoyed taking a walk with you to a place I have never been and is so much different from Maine. Vivid writing and beautiful pictures. I could almost smell the flowers and hear the traffic. And despite the differences, people were pretty much doing what they do everywhere—going to school and to work. Thank you for braving the heat. Glad you got a ride back.
Thanks very much to you, too , Laurie
You narrate your experiences so well, Derrick. I am enjoying this series.
A top takeaway for this knight tale is definitely the photo – wow –
Thank you very much, Yvette
I enjoyed taking this walk with you, Derrick–almost like I was there!
That’s good, Merril. Thank you very much
You’re welcome, Derrick.
An interesting walk! Beautiful flowers along the way! By the way, I live on Bougainvillea Ct. :>) Haven’t seen any lately!
A happy coincidence, Dwight. Thanks a lot
I can feel the heat, and imagine the scents of flowers along your way, Thank you for a glimpse into life on Barbados during that time, Derrick.
Much appreciated, Lavinia
I’ve never seen pictures of any of the West Indian islands at the level of everyday life. They were charming and very informative. Thanks for sharing them with us, Derrick.
Much appreciated, John
You tell a very good story, Derrick! I’m wondering how you know the names of flowers that are not native to England.
I asked natives. š Thanks very much, Jodie
LOL – go to the source.
Glad you caught a ride. Love the tropical flowers a lot better than the tropical heat and humidity. ????ļø????
Thank you very much, Pat
Thank you for taking us on the walk with you! š
Beautiful people! š Beautiful flowers, plants and trees! š
(((HUGS))) š
Thank yo so much, Carolyn X
All beautiful flowers but the hibiscus gets my vote every time. ?
Thank you very much, AnneMarie
Beautiful photos, particularly the flowers
Thank you very much, Sheree
Lots of beautiful flowers certainly brighten up drab buildings. I like the hibiscuses, too.
Thanks very much, JoAnna
I have a 5 cm scar on my arm that is as neat as a surgical incision, courtesy of a pretty bougainvillea.
Better than a tattoo, Yvonne. Thanks very much
Chuckle.
A fascinating glance into the life and surroundings of those people.
Thank you so much, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick.
Beautiful pictures,
Thank you very much, Bridget
The nature was gorgeous though! ?
Thank you very much, Ribana