{"id":5627,"date":"2020-08-31T17:12:24","date_gmt":"2020-08-31T21:12:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?p=5627"},"modified":"2024-02-20T14:39:23","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T18:39:23","slug":"first-barbados-boardwalk-by-the-sea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/first-barbados-boardwalk-by-the-sea\/","title":{"rendered":"First Barbados Boardwalk by The Sea &#8211; Update 2020 Then &#038; Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It&#8217;s been many years since the Barbados Boardwalk was erected on the South Coast in Hastings. The original story at <a href=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/boardwalk\/boardwalk.html#boardwalk-top\">https:\/\/barbados.org\/boardwalk\/boardwalk.html#boardwalk-top<\/a> has now been imported for this update. Along with new images it show the changes that have taken place over a decade of history following the construction. Vegetation has grown and the beaches have been built up as a result of the groynes and promenades built out into the ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The adjoining landmarks have changed. Some have gone, some are waiting to be rebuilt and some are brand-new buildings. Vacant lots along the boardwalk are now seaside cafes and restaurants. It&#8217;s all documented here and it is still a work in progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This page is a speed walk of the Barbados Boardwalk. It goes back in time to 2008 through history of the now famous landmark. The original images and descriptions are preserved. New images and updates follow the original images and descriptions. The narrative takes you from the Northern end to Accra- There is a fun video at the end of speed <a href=\"#walkingtheboardwalkvideo\"><strong>walking the boardwalk from Accra<\/strong><\/a>. Much has changed and much is changing still.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/boardwalk\/img\/western-pools.jpg\" alt=\"Pools at the western entrance to the boardwalk.\"\/><figcaption>As it was in 2008 &#8211; see 2020 below<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Northern Start of Boardwalk, 2020<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"885\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-suncloudspalms-1024x885.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-suncloudspalms-1024x885.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-suncloudspalms-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-suncloudspalms-768x664.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-suncloudspalms.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-oceansand-1920-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5642\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5642\" class=\"wp-image-5642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-oceansand-1920-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-oceansand-1920-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-oceansand-1920-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-oceansand-1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-peopleonbeach-1280-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5644\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5644\" class=\"wp-image-5644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-peopleonbeach-1280-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-peopleonbeach-1280-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-peopleonbeach-1280-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-peopleonbeach-1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-openbeach-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5643\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5643\" class=\"wp-image-5643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-openbeach-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-openbeach-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-openbeach-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-openbeach.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-boarwalk-walkway-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5641\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5641\" class=\"wp-image-5641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-boarwalk-walkway-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-boarwalk-walkway-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-boarwalk-walkway-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-boarwalk-walkway.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Barbados Boardwalk by the Sea<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At the western entrance, the coconut-lined shores turn to soft white sand,  leading to lovely shallow pools, which are popular with families as both the old and young can splash in the calm waters. Benches overlooking these pools invite you to relax and watch the sun set. Here you&#8217;ll also find Camelot &#8211; an original home much refurbished by a leading architect in his unique design, with finishes inspired by the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/barbados.org\/chattel.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Barbados Chattel House<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"815\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/camalot-farj-1024x815.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5798\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/first-barbados-boardwalk-by-the-sea\/camalot-farj\/\" class=\"wp-image-5798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/camalot-farj-1024x815.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/camalot-farj-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/camalot-farj-768x611.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/camalot-farj.jpg 1144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"965\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/camalotclosej-1024x965.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5800\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/first-barbados-boardwalk-by-the-sea\/camalotclosej\/\" class=\"wp-image-5800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/camalotclosej-1024x965.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/camalotclosej-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/camalotclosej-768x724.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/camalotclosej.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"624\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/camalotbb-1-1024x624.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5815\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/first-barbados-boardwalk-by-the-sea\/camalotbb-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-5815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/camalotbb-1-1024x624.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/camalotbb-1-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/camalotbb-1-768x468.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/camalotbb-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shrubs and Plants, 2008<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Much of the boardwalk is lined with tropical plants and shrubs. Hardy shrubs are intermingled with flowering plants, adding to the overall beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They were small and shabby plants in 2008; now in full-colour bloom in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Abundant Vegetation, 2020 <br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/spiderlilly-redj-1024x709.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5646\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5646\" class=\"wp-image-5646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/spiderlilly-redj-1024x709.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/spiderlilly-redj-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/spiderlilly-redj-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/spiderlilly-redj.jpg 2002w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yellowbuttercipj-1024x697.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5650\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5650\" class=\"wp-image-5650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yellowbuttercipj-1024x697.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yellowbuttercipj-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yellowbuttercipj-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yellowbuttercipj.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"874\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cactus-1024x874.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5656\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5656\" class=\"wp-image-5656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cactus-1024x874.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cactus-300x256.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cactus-768x655.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cactus.jpg 1964w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bouganvila-soho-wallj-1024x666.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5649\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5649\" class=\"wp-image-5649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bouganvila-soho-wallj-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bouganvila-soho-wallj-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bouganvila-soho-wallj-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bouganvila-soho-wallj.jpg 1994w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Vegetation is now Abundant along the Boardwalk<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/B9pDt-eA1Et\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a> <p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/B9pDt-eA1Et\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What goes on under your toes &#8211; the vegetation and beach beauty nobody knows &#8211; too often we look up and out and miss the tiny plants, shrubs and creatures at our feet! Https:\/\/personaholidays.com\/barbados-beach-holidays-vacations #beaches #barbados #vacations #beachflora #beachhotels<\/a><\/p> <p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lifestylesoftheartisan\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Lifestyles of the Artisan<\/a> (@lifestylesoftheartisan) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2020-03-12T17:27:14+00:00\">Mar 12, 2020 at 10:27am PDT<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Private Homes, 2008<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/boardwalk\/img\/yellowhouse-m.jpg\" alt=\"homes along the boardwalk\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Past the South Ocean Villas are a couple of private homes. Most are owner-occupied and they too had misgivings and some still worry about the crowds.<br><br>Few can fault the work and the construction. The boardwalk has enhanced many a property with more beaches and greater water access.<br>Stay in a vacation condo at <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/al\/?event=c&amp;advert=FF91E36DC4CBB0CD6443BD6D966921F9E3CD515D9CD3CC40A184AE796FE3750EDB4D86BC540C3CF8CC9958B2C087DC61DF4603EA08CFC4BC9AAF11DF4D84205CD187666A36B4783C85F4B2FED1AF59C7&amp;webAddress=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fbb%2F501-south-ocean-villas.html%3Faid%3D875929%26utm_source%3DCDMI%26utm_medium%3Dsubscription%26utm_campaign%3Dtext\" target=\"_blank\">South Ocean Villas<\/a><\/strong> to enjoy stunning ocean views and direct access to the boardwalk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The buildings look much the same but they are now dressed in bright green foliage and sparkling red, white and yellow Caribbean flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Private Homes, 2020 &#8211; Set in a Floral Landscape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"808\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yellohouse-nj-1024x808.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5654\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5654\" class=\"wp-image-5654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yellohouse-nj-1024x808.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yellohouse-nj-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yellohouse-nj-768x606.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yellohouse-nj.jpg 1290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"745\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yellowhouse-wallj-1024x745.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5652\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5652\" class=\"wp-image-5652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yellowhouse-wallj-1024x745.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yellowhouse-wallj-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yellowhouse-wallj-768x559.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"874\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yellowhousej-1-1024x874.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5653\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5653\" class=\"wp-image-5653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yellowhousej-1-1024x874.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yellowhousej-1-300x256.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yellowhousej-1-768x656.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yellowhousej-1.jpg 1148w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yellowhouseplus-sj-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5655\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5655\" class=\"wp-image-5655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yellowhouseplus-sj-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yellowhouseplus-sj-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yellowhouseplus-sj-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yellowhouseplus-sj.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Lush Landscape and Homes along the Barbados Boardwalk<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heritage House, 2008<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"259\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wall-bouganvillea-m.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5717\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5717\" class=\"wp-image-5717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wall-bouganvillea-m.jpg 345w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wall-bouganvillea-m-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><figcaption>Coral stone, brick, concrete and mortar<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"349\" height=\"178\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wall-growingthings-m.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5718\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5718\" class=\"wp-image-5718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wall-growingthings-m.jpg 349w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wall-growingthings-m-300x153.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\" \/><figcaption>A fresco of creams and greys<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A heritage house sits behind this wall. The old wall still stands, protecting the heritage home &#8211; a sculpture in coral stone, brick, concrete and mortar, aged by nature and dressed in flora moss and things that grow on walls,  sand and seaside soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a fresco of subtle creams and greys, textured and patched with pink and green. Many hands have made this piece of art. It cannot be replaced with a more modern structure. It is protected by the Barbados National Trust and must be repaired in keeping with its look and heritage &#8211; a mixed bag of brick, coral stone, granite, mortar and cement. Painted and bare, eroded and rustic &#8211; an original!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heritage House, 2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/stairaway1-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5658\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5658\" class=\"wp-image-5658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/stairaway1-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/stairaway1-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/stairaway1-1.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>Driftwood stairway <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/heritagehouse-1j-1024x668.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5659\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5659\" class=\"wp-image-5659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/heritagehouse-1j-1024x668.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/heritagehouse-1j-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/heritagehouse-1j-768x501.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/heritagehouse-1j.jpg 1532w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"871\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/heritagehouse-wallj-1024x871.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5661\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5661\" class=\"wp-image-5661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/heritagehouse-wallj-1024x871.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/heritagehouse-wallj-300x255.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/heritagehouse-wallj-768x653.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/heritagehouse-wallj.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/heritagehouse-walkwaybystairs-j-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5660\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5660\" class=\"wp-image-5660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/heritagehouse-walkwaybystairs-j-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/heritagehouse-walkwaybystairs-j-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/heritagehouse-walkwaybystairs-j-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/heritagehouse-walkwaybystairs-j.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Spectacular Scenery and Vistas along the way<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Iron Bars on Holding Pen, 2018<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/boardwalk\/img\/iron-bars.jpg\" alt=\"Historic slave holding area along the Barbados boardwalk\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Iron bars set in thick stone, 2008. Is it a secure shed under a bougainvillea roof, perhaps a pantry? Not so! During an infamous time in its varied history, this was a slave-holding area. In 2020, it is camouflaged with flora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Iron Bars &#8211; a Hidden History in 2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/heritagewall-jailj2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/heritagewall-jailj2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/heritagewall-jailj2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/heritagewall-jailj2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/heritagewall-jailj2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>It&#8217;s now overgrown &#8211; a hidden history <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B7yf-Axo6ie\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\"> View this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a> <p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B7yf-Axo6ie\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A walk on the boardwalk &#8211; the sea is always changing and the sand forever shifting &#8211; a walk is never quite the same- but it always is uplifting &#x1f60a;<\/a><\/p> <p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lifestylesoftheartisan\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Lifestyles of the Artisan<\/a> (@lifestylesoftheartisan) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2020-01-26T16:12:33+00:00\">Jan 26, 2020 at 8:12am PST<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/openlots-paststarway-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"land for development - some major hotel may build right here - its 3 plots of land waiting fora buyer\" class=\"wp-image-5689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/openlots-paststarway-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/openlots-paststarway-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/openlots-paststarway-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/openlots-paststarway.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Open Lot for Sale &#8211; between the stairway and the derelict Carib Beach Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"762\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/derelicthotel-caribbeab-1024x762.jpg\" alt=\"The old Carib beach for sale- An eye soar but a wonder all the same\" class=\"wp-image-5690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/derelicthotel-caribbeab-1024x762.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/derelicthotel-caribbeab-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/derelicthotel-caribbeab-768x572.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/derelicthotel-caribbeab.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The boardwalk stretches 1.6 km between Camelot and the famous Barbados Accra Beach. It takes you past history, wind, sand, sea and salt. Past restaurants, hotels, beach bars and places to sit and stare. You will enjoy the waves, wind and chatter, humming as you go. People smile and share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just before the Bandstand, there is now Blakey&#8217;s, a restaurant that plays live music several times a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2020 &#8211; Blakey&#8217;s Restaurant with Live Entertainment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/blakeys-1024x720.jpg\" alt=\"Blakey's on the Boardwalk - Barbados. Lunch, Dinne\" class=\"wp-image-5687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/blakeys-1024x720.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/blakeys-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/blakeys-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/blakeys.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Rocks Bandstand, 2018<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/boardwalk\/img\/boardwalk.jpg\" alt=\"walking along the south coast boardwalk\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Rocks Bandstand, 2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hastingrocks-disstant-1024x720.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5668\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5668\" class=\"wp-image-5668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hastingrocks-disstant-1024x720.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hastingrocks-disstant-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hastingrocks-disstant-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hastingrocks-disstant.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"772\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hastingrocks-muralbyblakeys-j-1024x772.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5669\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5669\" class=\"wp-image-5669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hastingrocks-muralbyblakeys-j-1024x772.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hastingrocks-muralbyblakeys-j-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hastingrocks-muralbyblakeys-j-768x579.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hastingrocks-pastblakeys2-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5670\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5670\" class=\"wp-image-5670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hastingrocks-pastblakeys2-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hastingrocks-pastblakeys2-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hastingrocks-pastblakeys2-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hastingrocks-pastblakeys2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hastingrocks-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5671\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5671\" class=\"wp-image-5671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hastingrocks-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hastingrocks-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hastingrocks-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hastingrocks-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Band on the Rocks &#8211; a meeting point <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking on, we pass jetties built into the sea &#8211; places that are cool and invigorating in a strong wind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Past new sandy beaches leading to the old police bandstand at the Hastings  Rocks. The Royal Barbados Police Force Band, which has published several excellent CDs, still plays music here on occasions. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.barbados.org\/barbados-hastings-rocks.htm\">Hastings Rocks<\/a> is also a favourite venue for fairs and get-togethers.<br><br>Massive concrete blocks hold the hardwood walkway together. Below them and under the sand, granite boulders from Canada secure the footing. Built to withstand a hurricane, this walkway is meant to last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Police Band in Action, 2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bwz2tb6H0Ye\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bwz2tb6H0Ye\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\"> View this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a> <p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bwz2tb6H0Ye\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#repost @irclay Saturday concert at Hasting Rocks on the Boardwalk. Here with the Royal Barbados Police Band. It&#8217;s a favorite with visitors and local Bajans. #barbados #policeband #concer #music #brassband #PoliceBand #travel #tourism #vacations #holidays #caribbean# ##artisansatwork<\/a><\/p> <p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lifestylesoftheartisan\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Lifestyles of the Artisan<\/a> (@lifestylesoftheartisan) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2019-04-28T19:02:44+00:00\">Apr 28, 2019 at 12:02pm PDT<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flora, Beach, Rocks &amp; Sea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/boardwalk\/img\/boardwalk-trees.jpg\" alt=\"past boardwalk trees and planters\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking on, you pass trees preserved and some added, planters made with coral stone and filled with earth, edging sand. Past beaches, sea and inshore reefs. Past tidal pools in the low tide. Past school children skipping rocks in their <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/album.php?aid=122818&amp;id=592900427&amp;l=36cbdb7c50\" target=\"_blank\">seaside playground.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In 2020, there are secret coves<\/strong> and swim spots along the path, now hidden by lush flora! 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a> <p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B7OlEdRomh1\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walk past the band stand on the rocks by the south coast boardwalk, Barbados ##boardwalk #hastings #seascape #brach #barbados ##caribbean #travel #video #videography<\/a><\/p> <p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/irclay\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Ian R. Clayton<\/a> (@irclay) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2020-01-12T17:25:28+00:00\">Jan 12, 2020 at 9:25am PST<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Past places to stop, to sit and stare, to feel the cool sea spray like a tonic on your face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"875\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/placestosite-1024x875.jpg\" alt=\"lots of spots to site and stair \" class=\"wp-image-5691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/placestosite-1024x875.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/placestosite-300x256.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/placestosite-768x656.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/placestosite.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2020 &#8211; New Beach Restaurants Before Tapas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several Beach Restaurants have sprung up between the Beach Facility and Tapas. The empty lots are now being rented by entrepreneurs who trucked in containers and set up their beachfront kitchens &#8211; Chill Bar &amp; Grill, Lord of the Wings and Oasis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/chill-beachbar-restaurantj-1024x720.jpg\" alt=\"Chill Bar and grill by the boardwalk beach facility\" class=\"wp-image-5688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/chill-beachbar-restaurantj-1024x720.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/chill-beachbar-restaurantj-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/chill-beachbar-restaurantj-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/chill-beachbar-restaurantj.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fine Dining &#8211; Tapas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/boardwalk\/img\/tapas.jpg\" alt=\"fine dining on the boardwalk\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tapas Restaurant faces directly onto the boardwalk with tables set permanently on the patio &#8211; the European style of pavement dining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2020 &#8211; Path to Tapas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/path2taps-turtleconservationfacilities-1024x622.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5672\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5672\" class=\"wp-image-5672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/path2taps-turtleconservationfacilities-1024x622.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/path2taps-turtleconservationfacilities-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/path2taps-turtleconservationfacilities-768x467.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/path2taps-turtleconservationfacilities.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/chill-beachbar-restaurantj-1024x720.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5688\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5688\" class=\"wp-image-5688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/chill-beachbar-restaurantj-1024x720.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/chill-beachbar-restaurantj-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/chill-beachbar-restaurantj-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/chill-beachbar-restaurantj.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tapas-cu2-1024x720.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5675\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5675\" class=\"wp-image-5675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tapas-cu2-1024x720.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tapas-cu2-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tapas-cu2-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tapas-cu2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pathtotapas-beach-1024x720.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5673\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5673\" class=\"wp-image-5673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pathtotapas-beach-1024x720.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pathtotapas-beach-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pathtotapas-beach-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pathtotapas-beach.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Tapas&#8217; ocean view &#8211; Dining on the beach<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Past Tapas is the new Baby Doll Restaurant, followed by the long-standing KFC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tapas-babbydoll-1024x720.jpg\" alt=\"babby doll on the barbados boardwalk\" class=\"wp-image-5693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tapas-babbydoll-1024x720.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tapas-babbydoll-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tapas-babbydoll-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tapas-babbydoll.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Tapas and Baby Doll<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2020 &#8211; New Beach Restaurant Before KFC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"741\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/babbydoll-beachfront-stormyday-1024x741.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/babbydoll-beachfront-stormyday-1024x741.png 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/babbydoll-beachfront-stormyday-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/babbydoll-beachfront-stormyday-768x556.png 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/babbydoll-beachfront-stormyday.png 1166w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Baby Doll on a stormy day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/babbydoll-beavhbar-restaurantj-1024x720.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5685\" class=\"wp-image-5685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/babbydoll-beavhbar-restaurantj-1024x720.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/babbydoll-beavhbar-restaurantj-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/babbydoll-beavhbar-restaurantj-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/babbydoll-beavhbar-restaurantj.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/KFC-1024x720.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5686\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5686\" class=\"wp-image-5686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/KFC-1024x720.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/KFC-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/KFC-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/KFC.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rain and Clouds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the boardwalk, you will experience all kinds of weather. Rain, clouds, storms and raging seas create another world of effect and feeling. In the distance behind, dark rain clouds hide the sun as it gleams through and lights up the sea with a magical effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B7I_Z8IoEYd\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B7I_Z8IoEYd\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\"> View this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a> <p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B7I_Z8IoEYd\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#repost @irclay It\u2019s stormy days in the Caribbean and the clouds look angry and beautiful -sometimes they whisper and fade- sometimes they stop and stare &#8211; some will thunder and scare!<\/a><\/p> <p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lifestylesoftheartisan\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Lifestyles of the Artisan<\/a> (@lifestylesoftheartisan) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2020-01-10T13:17:13+00:00\">Jan 10, 2020 at 5:17am PST<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fishing in the Rain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/boardwalk\/img\/fullsize\/fishing1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/boardwalk\/img\/fishing1-m.jpg\" alt=\"net fisherman off the boardwalk\"\/><\/a><figcaption>A fisherman is about to cast his net. His dog digs for crabs in the sand.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"353\" height=\"246\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/catch-bucketed-m.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5701\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5701\" class=\"wp-image-5701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/catch-bucketed-m.jpg 353w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/catch-bucketed-m-300x209.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 353px) 100vw, 353px\" \/><figcaption>Catch is bucketed; the dog still digs.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"259\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/fishing-m.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5702\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5702\" class=\"wp-image-5702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/fishing-m.jpg 345w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/fishing-m-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><figcaption>Rain brings fish<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"347\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/fishing-walkingaway-dog-m.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5703\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5703\" class=\"wp-image-5703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/fishing-walkingaway-dog-m.jpg 347w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/fishing-walkingaway-dog-m-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 347px) 100vw, 347px\" \/><figcaption>Dog &amp; man move with the catch into a silver light.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>They fish in all weather &#8211; rain or sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The weather changes quickly in Barbados. Here there are scattered showers as storm clouds from the Atlantic move overhead. Soon they will be gone and it will be sunny again &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/boardwalk\/img\/fullsize\/caribee-north.jpg\">see a sunny day picture.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CEZnf7fDakf\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CEZnf7fDakf\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;\"><svg width=\"50px\" height=\"50px\" viewBox=\"0 0 60 60\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g transform=\"translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)\" fill=\"#000000\"><g><path d=\"M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/div><div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"> <div style=\" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\"> View this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a> <p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CEZnf7fDakf\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fishing by boat and in the shore &#8211; todays catch is hog fish and bearded reef fish- scaled, cleaned and season then friedin the pan and served with pumpkin, potatoes and onions &#8211; delishious &#8211; details to follow &#8211; see more of the boardwalk lifestyles on IGTV https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/CEUZmipDh7r\/ #localfishing #barbadosfishing #localfishingboats #fishinglife #shorefishing<\/a><\/p> <p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lifestylesoftheartisan\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Lifestyles of the Artisan<\/a> (@lifestylesoftheartisan) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2020-08-27T16:57:25+00:00\">Aug 27, 2020 at 9:57am PDT<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"259\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/walkway-big-m.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5704\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5704\" class=\"wp-image-5704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/walkway-big-m.jpg 345w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/walkway-big-m-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><figcaption>2008 &#8211; Looking back (<em>from KFC)<\/em> . <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/main-jetty-boardwalk-m.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5705\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5705\" class=\"wp-image-5705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/main-jetty-boardwalk-m.jpg 345w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/main-jetty-boardwalk-m-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><figcaption>KFC Promenade juts 100 feet into the sea<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rock Wood &amp; Ocean Sparkle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rock and wood gleam in the mottled light. In the distance are the South Ocean Condos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main Boardwalk Promenade juts out 100 feet to the sea. It is landscaped with palms and crazy stones with many places to sit. They were tiny plants here in 2008 but, as you will see in the video below, it has flourished and the palms and almonds are mature trees now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s right in front of Kentucky Fried Chicken, which tempts all to pick up a snack box and eat by the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/CDbNQ61AeoY\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/CDbNQ61AeoY\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a> <p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/CDbNQ61AeoY\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beautiful day for a sail and all the more dramatic with the gold and brown sargassum floating on the ocean and on the shore &#8211; more about Barbados tourism revival &#x25b6;&#xfe0f;https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/tourismrevival #barbados #tourismreval #sailing #reggata #sargassumreggata<\/a><\/p> <p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lifestylesoftheartisan\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Lifestyles of the Artisan<\/a> (@lifestylesoftheartisan) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2020-08-03T11:17:44+00:00\">Aug 3, 2020 at 4:17am PDT<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Playground, 2008<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"259\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pavestones-kfc-m.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5706\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5706\" class=\"wp-image-5706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pavestones-kfc-m.jpg 345w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pavestones-kfc-m-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><figcaption>This was a rocky ocean<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"259\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/saga-brothers-m.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5707\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5707\" class=\"wp-image-5707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/saga-brothers-m.jpg 345w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/saga-brothers-m-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><figcaption>Boys posing for photos<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"219\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/prams-kfc-m.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5708\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5708\" class=\"wp-image-5708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/prams-kfc-m.jpg 345w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/prams-kfc-m-300x190.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><figcaption>A pram brigade<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously on the edge of an inshore reef, KFC now has a playground at its door and an endless tide of people stopping by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Boys pose for a family who thinks they are brothers. People are friendly and relaxed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A pram brigade passes KFC. These mums walk quickly and do several laps on the boardwalk. They passed me several times, while I move slowly with a camera. Excuses! I&#8217;m going to get in shape soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inshore Reefs &amp; Tide Pools, 2008<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-13 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/inshore-reef-m.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5709\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5709\" class=\"wp-image-5709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/inshore-reef-m.jpg 345w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/inshore-reef-m-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/reef-bandstand-m.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5710\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5710\" class=\"wp-image-5710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/reef-bandstand-m.jpg 345w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/reef-bandstand-m-300x191.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"208\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/lookout-boat-mw.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5711\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5711\" class=\"wp-image-5711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/lookout-boat-mw.jpg 345w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/lookout-boat-mw-300x181.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Along the boardwalk, there are many inshore pools and reefs, as well as man-made reefs and groynes. There are shady beaches and places to dip, swim and relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remnants of inshore reef systems are bolstered with new groynes to build up beaches. At low tide, tide pools trap fish and sea creatures. Sea cats (a small octopus) hide here and are much sought after by local fishermen. Walk early to catch the action!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will see local fishing boats going out to sea in the morning and returning in the late afternoon. Local boats are not allowed to fish in the inside reef so some will  drop nets outside of the reef and encircle fish. It&#8217;s a old-fashioned way &#8211; men jump into the water and herd the fish into the nets, then jump back in to pull in the net and fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gardeners at Work, 2008<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-14 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gardeners-m.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5712\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5712\" class=\"wp-image-5712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gardeners-m.jpg 345w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gardeners-m-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><figcaption>Gardening<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/looking-east.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5713\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5713\" class=\"wp-image-5713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/looking-east.jpg 350w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/looking-east-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption>Taking care of the walkway &amp; plants<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Gardeners take care of the new planting on the promenades. It&#8217;s hard to believe that the grass is growing where the sea was a while ago!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the main jetty in front of KFC, one can see right to Accra Beach at the end of the boardwalk.<br><br><strong>The big news in 2020 <\/strong>was the cleanup of Sargassum. It&#8217;s a periodic event that plays havoc with the beaches &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/sargassum-a-beautiful-menace\/\"><strong>See more here &gt;&gt;&gt; <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heavy Duty Cleanup, 2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/CDjyZUTAEmI\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/CDjyZUTAEmI\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\"> View this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a> <p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/CDjyZUTAEmI\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teams of workers have removed the Sargassum seaweed along the Boardwalk beach. The ocean is sparkling clear today and the Sargassum is piled off the boardwalk and ready to go to the processing plants and landfill. It seemed like an impossible task just a few days ago but teams of workers with shovels, rakes and wheel barrows have won the day. Sargassum is a floating seaweed that has tiny bags of air among its thick yellow-brown foliage. It looked like a carpet of yellow on the surface of the ocean but thanks to changing tides and wind, it\u2019s blown away today &#8211; floating still but out of sight. It gathers and blooms in the middle of the North Atlantic in an area of about 2 million square miles, known as the Sargasso Sea. It is an environmental nuisance for tourism. However it is an important ecological species, creating a refuge for a variety marine life. The excessive blooms are a worry as it can smother corals and seagrasses as well as impact tourism if it ends up on beaches. Global warming, deforestation and fertilizers are suspected to be driving the current of excessive blooms. Barbados is tackling the issue with manpower and new machinery for harvesting it at sea. A number of entrepreneurs are harvesting it for fertilizers and medical uses. According to indigo-herbs.co.uk, It is a vital source of iodine and is rich in a nutrients. &#8220;It has a long history of traditional use and has been used in Asian traditional medicine systems for thousands of years.&#8221; See more about Barbados Tourism revival in spite of all the obstacles. &#x25b6;&#xfe0f;https:\\\\barbados.org\\blog\\tourismrevival\\ #sargassum #barbados #boardwalk #tapas<\/a><\/p> <p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lifestylesoftheartisan\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Lifestyles of the Artisan<\/a> (@lifestylesoftheartisan) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2020-08-06T19:14:57+00:00\">Aug 6, 2020 at 12:14pm PDT<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Harlequin &#8211; Mirror, Mirror Gone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-15 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/alamanda-boardwalk-m.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5714\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5714\" class=\"wp-image-5714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/alamanda-boardwalk-m.jpg 345w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/alamanda-boardwalk-m-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><figcaption>Harlequin, 2008<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mirror-window-m.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5715\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5715\" class=\"wp-image-5715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mirror-window-m.jpg 345w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mirror-window-m-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><figcaption>Mirror, mirror on the wall<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/opa1-m.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5716\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5716\" class=\"wp-image-5716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/opa1-m.jpg 345w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/opa1-m-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><figcaption>Opa\/Naru Restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Harlequin Resorts are in the process of refurbishing the old Allamanda  Beach Hotel, which boasts an amazing location right on the boardwalk. <strong>Update, 2020 <\/strong>&#8211; its boarded up now and awaiting a buyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mirror before this restaurant is actually a window in the Pearl dining room! Before you adjust your apparel and apparatus, be warned &#8211; you may be being watched! Diners apparently enjoy the show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mirror has gone. It is now Naru, an open restaurant that once hid behind the reflection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Past Naru is commercial centre. It is on the roadside, behind Almond Bay. Here you can get Jamaican Jerk Chicken that is as good as it is in Jamaica. That&#8217;s because the owners are Jamaican! Bistro Monet, a small bistro serving tasty fare, is now called Salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commercial Centre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/boardwalk\/img\/fullsize\/almondbay-south-shade.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/boardwalk\/img\/almondbay-south-shade-m.jpg\" alt=\"almond trees on the boardwalk\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The boardwalk to Accra travels close to established buildings, restaurants and hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spider lily and sea cabbage bloom here in perfusion. 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This dense crop video can be seen along Almond Catering near to the Blue Pinnaple. It is a spectacular floral feature in may gardens. All parts of the plant are, however, poisonous if ingested. in some cases exposure to the sap may cause skin irritation. In Japan they are planted routinely around the edges of rice paddies where they are thought to repel insects and rodents. In this video you will also find a few sea cabbages growing amongst the Spider lLilies. They are the leafy succulent plants with white bead like fruit. I\u2019ll add a mother post about them shortly as they are interesting in many ways. More beach flora see igtv https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/B9pDt-eA1Et\/ #barbados #beaches #flora #giantspiderlilly #spiderlilly #beachflora poisonflowers #beatifulpoison<\/a><\/p> <p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lifestylesoftheartisan\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Lifestyles of the Artisan<\/a> (@lifestylesoftheartisan) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2020-06-18T18:11:25+00:00\">Jun 18, 2020 at 11:11am PDT<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blue Pineapple Restaurant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This was a hopping spot before the COVID-19 lockdown. It is not open yet but the Baby Doll, owned by the same people, is. We expect it will open shortly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bluepinaple-sq-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bluepinaple-sq-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bluepinaple-sq-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bluepinaple-sq-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bluepinaple-sq.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Blue Pineapple <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magic Isle Apartments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/boardwalk\/img\/fullsize\/magic-isles.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/boardwalk\/img\/magic-isles-m.jpg\" alt=\"magic isle on the barbados boardwalk\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The first property at the start of the boardwalk and next to Accra Beach Hotel is Magic Isle Apartments. It offers one and two-bedroom apartments                at rates of under US $200 for four people in the two-bedroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In 2020, beach flora has overtaken much<\/strong> of the side areas, creating more privacy for hotels and homes along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-16 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/beach-flora-fencej-1024x687.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5676\" class=\"wp-image-5676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/beach-flora-fencej-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/beach-flora-fencej-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/beach-flora-fencej-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/beach-flora-fencej.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/beach-flora-yucaj-1-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5682\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5682\" class=\"wp-image-5682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/beach-flora-yucaj-1-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/beach-flora-yucaj-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/beach-flora-yucaj-1-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/beach-flora-yucaj-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/beachflora-fence2j-1-1024x713.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5683\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5683\" class=\"wp-image-5683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/beachflora-fence2j-1-1024x713.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/beachflora-fence2j-1-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/beachflora-fence2j-1-768x535.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/beachflora-fence2j-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"822\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/beachfloratakeoverj-1024x822.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5684\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5684\" class=\"wp-image-5684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/beachfloratakeoverj-1024x822.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/beachfloratakeoverj-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/beachfloratakeoverj-768x617.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/beachfloratakeoverj.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accra Beach, 2008<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-17 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/accra-start2-m.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5719\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5719\" class=\"wp-image-5719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/accra-start2-m.jpg 345w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/accra-start2-m-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><figcaption>Boardwalk Accra, 2008<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/accra-beach-start-m.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5720\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5720\" class=\"wp-image-5720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/accra-beach-start-m.jpg 345w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/accra-beach-start-m-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><figcaption>Accra Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/accra-beach-hotel-m.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5722\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5722\" class=\"wp-image-5722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/accra-beach-hotel-m.jpg 345w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/accra-beach-hotel-m-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><figcaption>Accra Beach Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On the walk with the sun behind you, the horizon is clear and the sea a deep blue. There is usually some wave action at Accra, which makes it good for body surfing. Swimming at Accra is excellent. The large offshore reef, about 100 yards out to sea, is a habitat to many varieties of fish. Bring along your goggles!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wherever you start, Accra Beach will be a port of call. Accra is one of  Barbados&#8217; most popular beaches, deep and long with good shade and a lot  of activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In 2020, it is lusher and the beach is deeper.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accra Beach, 2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"947\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/accrabeachbaoradwalk-947x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/accrabeachbaoradwalk-947x1024.jpg 947w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/accrabeachbaoradwalk-277x300.jpg 277w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/accrabeachbaoradwalk-768x831.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/accrabeachbaoradwalk.jpg 1570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 947px) 100vw, 947px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accra Beach Hotel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/accrabeachhotel-spa-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"accra beach hotel and spa\" class=\"wp-image-5726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/accrabeachhotel-spa-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/accrabeachhotel-spa-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/accrabeachhotel-spa.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Accra Beach Hotel is close to the boardwalk on the north of the beach.                It has a sunken swimming pool and a swim-up bar. It&#8217;s a popular 4-star hotel with several restaurants and conference facilities. Prices are reasonable. Book and save with <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/al\/?event=c&amp;advert=FF91E36DC4CBB0CD6443BD6D966921F97704DED0C87061EE50E7219933F297FCF70224F74202109EE10839E5FB0DC0D1EAEE5013E83AEAEBA0A0B3B3AE44D9B9D187666A36B4783C85F4B2FED1AF59C7&amp;webAddress=http%3A%2F%2Fpersonaholidays.com%2Faccommodation%2Fhotels%2FAccra-Beach-Hotel---Spa%2F1%2F%3Futm_source%3DCDMI%26utm_medium%3Dsubscription%26utm_campaign%3Dtext\" target=\"_blank\">Accra Beach Hotel<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CDTxbKhAnqP\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CDTxbKhAnqP\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a> <p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CDTxbKhAnqP\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canada has landed! See the Canadian flag on the balcony at Accra &#8211; Air Canada led the way starting July 12 with 2 flights per week. Covid protocols are in effect. New guests from high risk countries are monitored and tested with self quarantine for 7 days &#8211; IGTV on protocols &gt;&gt;&gt; https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/CDOx6q7A9Hw\/ #accrabeachhotel #tourismrevival #barbados #barbadosbeaches<\/a><\/p> <p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lifestylesoftheartisan\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Lifestyles of the Artisan<\/a> (@lifestylesoftheartisan) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2020-07-31T14:01:41+00:00\">Jul 31, 2020 at 7:01am PDT<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>At the southern end of the beach, a few hundred yards from the boardwalk, is Champers. Considered by many to be one of the best restaurants in Barbados, Champers also has an excellent art gallery showcasing colourful Caribbean Art. It is a lovely space with an excellent view and 5-star dining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-18 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/accra-beach-swimming.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5724\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5724\" class=\"wp-image-5724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/accra-beach-swimming.jpg 350w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/accra-beach-swimming-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption>Swimming<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/champers-m.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5725\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5725\" class=\"wp-image-5725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/champers-m.jpg 345w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/champers-m-300x258.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><figcaption>Champers Restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Walking the Boardwalk &#8211; The Story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start at either the western (Camelot) or eastern (Accra) end&#8230; or anywhere in between!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are an early morning walker, walking from Accra will mean having the sun at your back and that will be best for taking pictures on the first leg but not on the return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a sunset view, walk from <a href=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/boardwalk\/boardwalk.html\">Camelot<\/a> and you will return looking at the sunset rather than returning in the dark. Time it so you start before 5pm, walk briskly and return leisurely to the setting sun. Sunsets are about 6pm in winter and approximately 30 minutes later in summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking fast will take about 11 minutes one way. Expect to take 20 minutes for a stroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking from <a href=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/boardwalk\/boardwalk.html\">Camelot<\/a> is also best for seeing the sunrise, as you will be walking into the sunrise and returning with the sun at your back. Just right for picture-taking and avoiding the sun in your eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/map.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/map-1024x332.jpg\" alt=\"barbados boardwalk map\" class=\"wp-image-5692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/map-1024x332.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/map-300x97.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/map-768x249.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/map.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"walkingtheboardwalkvideo\">Speedy Walking The Boardwalk Video &#8211; Accra to Camalot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_16961\"  width=\"480\" height=\"270\"  data-origwidth=\"480\" data-origheight=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NH5G1O_JTS8?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">History &#8211; Built For Sustainability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Boardwalk was built to provide safe access to beaches and preserve the sand from constant erosion. The engineering behind it is massive. Tons of granite rock were shipped in from Canada to bolster the walkways and stabilize construction. Rocks were dug deep into the sand &#8211; at least 6 feet deep and up to 20 feet in some places. The footing is solid and built to withstand hurricane-force winds and waves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From 2002, the Barbados Coastal Conservation Unit has &#8220;built headlands, breakwaters, retaining walls, and walkways and revetments to stabilize its shoreline and control beach erosion on the south and west coasts.&#8221; Source:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iadb.org\/en\/news\/webstories\/2013-03-04\/coastal-infrastructure-in-barbados,10326.html\">IADB<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sea tides, waves and currents constantly erode the shore and remove sand, beaches and shorelines. Building groynes, artificial reefs and bulkheads create an infrastructure that traps and anchors the sand. Of course, it cannot be done haphazardly and much research is needed to understand the shifting tides and position the structures accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When positioned correctly, the groynes and promenades create a barrier and trap the sand, causing it to back fill the beaches. By 2013, just 5 years after construction, the sand had built up to over 26,000 cubic metres, an increase in average beach width of 20 metres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The natural buildup continues. In some places, mounds of sand tower some 4 feet high above the boardwalk. The boardwalk maintenance crew is constantly at work to sweep and clear the walkway that would otherwise be buried in sand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4456-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"building up beaches\" class=\"wp-image-5696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4456-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4456-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4456-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4456.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Sandy beaches where was once just rock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-19 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1975-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5697\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5697\" class=\"wp-image-5697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1975-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1975-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1975-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1975.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9497-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5698\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5698\" class=\"wp-image-5698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9497-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9497-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9497-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9497.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0726-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5699\" data-link=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?attachment_id=5699\" class=\"wp-image-5699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0726-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0726-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0726-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0726.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brazilian Walnut Wood Paves the Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brazilian Walnut (IPE wood) is native to South and Central America. It is one of the densest hardwoods with ratings compared to steel and concrete. It is so dense that it does not float. This is a nice feature if you are building on sand. It has lasted in place for 12 years now, with little wear and tear, through storms and heavy foot traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/brazillianwalnut-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"brazillian walnut hardwood that is solid as a rock\" class=\"wp-image-5700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/brazillianwalnut-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/brazillianwalnut-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/brazillianwalnut-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/brazillianwalnut.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some work was done in 2020 around the Bandstand at the Rocks. For the most part, the wood has weathered well. Nails and screws will break loose over time and loose boards need attention. But for the most part, maintenance has been trouble-free, with the biggest problem now being too much sand. That is an excellent problem to have for a tourism island!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Barbados Book &#8211; Unsung Heros &amp; Rogues in Paradise <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I loved how you instantly catapult us into the rhythm of Barbados with Ace, and that carries through \u2013 great imagery\/scene-setting. The stories throughout are fantastic, and you have a real skill for injecting us into the heart of a scene, making us able to visualize and feel like we too are experiencing it.\u00a0 <em>Donna Hillyer- Editor Publisher\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0see\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/roguesinparadise.com\">http:\/\/roguesinparadise.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/roguesinparadise.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a.sunset-colour.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a.sunset-colour.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/6a.sunset-colour-188x300.jpeg 188w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bThe boardwalk and hastings farmers market are featured in <a href=\"http:\/\/roguesinparadise.com\">Rogues in Paradise.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s been many years since the Barbados Boardwalk was erected on the South Coast in Hastings. 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