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Hi, my name is Victoria Grace Avara (Vickie for short) and welcome to my blog. This blog was written while I was stationed in Barbados for 4 years from 2008-2012. I would just write things down whenever I had the time. I would write about my experiences with living in a new country and a different culture. Please forgive my grammatical errors, but enjoy these posts that I wrote during this time. My husband and I dearly love the Island of Barbados and we hope to someday retire to this little island that we called home for 4 short and wonderful years of our life. I hope that you enjoy reading this blog.

Sincerely, Vickie Avara

Monday, February 7, 2011

Garfield Sobers Complex

Gary and I are finding it difficult to travel by car these days to get him to work!  This island has a huge problem with traffic control and flow.  Nor do they have a bus system that is effective.  I wanted to get to Garfield Sobers Sports Complex by 9 am for a workout class - and Gary needed to be at work.  We got stuck in traffic and were near the Sports Complex at 8:50 - but hadn't even gotten half way to the way to his work, much less getting me back over to the Sports Complex in time.  Gary suggested that he drop me off at the complex and that I could take a taxi back home.  I thought that was a great idea!

After the workout, I asked a lady that worked there if there was a way to catch a bus back to Maxwell Beach.  She said, "Yes, just walk a few on the ABC highway and when you get to Top Rock, I could catch a bus the rest of the way."  So, that is what I did.  It really didn't hurt to walk and the sun felt good, but it ended up taking me a good 30 minutes to walk at 10:00 am - so the sun was getting hot, I didn't have on sun screen or lip screen.   But, I did make it to Top Rock and I think I will start doing this each time instead of me keeping the car.  It makes sense.  But, next time I will pack an umbrella, sun screen and lip screen for the trip.  I did get to stop and buy a quart of fresh coconut water - as I passed by the coconuters.  (That's what I call them.)




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