The Traveling Huntley's -- St. John, Antigua

Today, April 11, 2013, as we entered the harbor in St. John, Antigua you immediately realized that it is a beautiful city with limited industrial areas.  

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 The very visible spire of St. John’s Cathedral in the background welcomes you into the city. At one time the island did export sugar cane however in recent times that has stopped and now the island does not export anything and must import all food products except fruits.  

The sugar cane industry, at one time a very important crop for all the islands, is no longer a viable export since sugar beats started producing sugar.  Today, I would think tourism must be one of the main incomes on the island. Electricity is generated using diesel turbine generators providing 120/240 volt distribution while water is provided in desalination plants

These next two pictures are for Shirley's granddaughters who have shown an interest and talent for painting. 

I had to take this picture because I was sitting out on the aft dinning area one morning having coffee and thought this guy was looking at me.  

The island tour, which we had previously purchased, was conducted in an eight person jeep with only one other couple, which provided a more personal touch.  We started with a quick tour of the downtown area and proceeded out to the outlining residential areas.  

We ultimately ended on the top of a hill overlooking the beautiful water on the other side of the island.  




One thing that was very noticeable was the difference between the various residential neighborhoods.  Many homes, which at first glance you would think were abandoned, are actually being lived in.  Going another two blocks along the road would reveal another neighborhood of newer homes, suggesting government type housing.  It was clear that there is a distinct difference in the way people live here.  

 Just one of the many homes that are still being lived in today.

The happy couple overlooking the ocean with Africa in  the  far, far distance...

Our tour concluded with a nice visit to one of the beautiful sandy beaches where I had to take a dip.  

Fruit from the tree which our tour guide opened for our taste.

Renee, this lovely specimen had asked if we knew of any lovely young ladies that might be available and we immediately thought of you.  Not to worry, we mixed two of your telephone numbers so he should not be able to call you....

Our room is located on the second deck and first room from the right corner.

Tomorrow, April 12th, is our wedding anniversary and we are going to have a special dinner at one of the specialty restaurants on board the ship.  I wanted Shirley to wear a nice new piece of jewelry that I had purchased for the occasion.  She was totally surprised.

Beautiful sunset tonight.