Bridgetown serves as a major financial and convention centre, as well as a major cruise port. In 2011, Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I had missed it last year as I was too tired and hot to do it after the tour to Harrison’s Cave.
Port Bridgetown is located along Carlisle Bay on the island's southwestern coast. From the cruise terminal it’s about a 10 min walk along the esplanade to the town. The buildings are really interesting, with balconies, shutters, roofing shingles etc.
Concentrating on the game -
This is nothing to do with F.W. Woolworth that used to be in England. This one is a leading department store, owned by a Barbadian company.
Statue of Admiral Lord Nelson. It was erected on 22 March 1813 in the area known as Trafalgar Square, opposite Parliament Buildings. The statue predates Nelson Column in Trafalgar Square in London by nearly 30 years. Bajans (Barbadians) are grateful to Nelson due to his victory at Cape Trafalgar in 1805. This meant Barbados would not become a French West Indian colony, which would have been the alternative if Nelson had not gained victory for the British off Cape Trafalgar on the southern coast of Spain. This battle was the most decisive naval victory of the wars. It was also important for trade routes from Britain to Barbados. I visited Nelson's Dockyard on Antigua last year.
Parliament Buildings
I went over the pedestrian swing bridge and towards the beach. There were some interesting old buildings along the road.
The beach was really busy. I wished I'd taken my swimming things.
Walked back through the market and shops area and it was all very pleasant. School children -
Pedestrian shopping street -
Policeman on Segway
After a lot of sightseeing I bought some beer in a supermarket and sat and watched the sunset -
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See the next blog on my Amazon & Caribbean cruise - St Lucia, Caribbean
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