We have an open house. As people pass our house it is not unusual for passers by to shout, “Hey Brother Calvin! Sandra ya a’right! McDowells!” It’s also normal for[…]
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My observations as a new Bajan
Bajans and Covid-19
As I type this blog entry, Barbados is on day 20 of a 30 day national shutdown with an overnight curfew from 6:00 pm until 8:00 am. The first 10[…]
Read moreBajan Bureaucracy
Visitors of Barbados love it’s laid back, relaxed, slow paced style of living. However, that same pace can be a source of frustration when dealing with the bureaucracy of the[…]
Read moreBajans Don’t Like To Get Wet
Bajans don’t like to get wet! Although we are surrounded by water, if you ask the average Bajan when was the last time they went to the sea, you get[…]
Read moreBajan Facts about Barbados you may not know
Just how safe are the streets of Barbados? How expensive is it to drive in Barbados? These and other questions will be answered in todays blog about how Barbados ranks[…]
Read moreBajan Remedies
You should never say “I don’t feel good” around elderly Bajan women. Not only are they likely to say, “I know wha wanna shud tek fa dat”, they probably will have a[…]
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