tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85933640653386379412024-03-13T04:04:16.956-07:00Montserrat Adventures in VideoWe find lots to do on this sleepy little island. Exploring what Montserrat has to offer is a good use of our time.Linda Wojcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01745989323973540408noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593364065338637941.post-65879582478610289262009-03-21T17:47:00.000-07:002009-03-21T18:07:29.411-07:00St. Patrick's Day Festival in Montserrat<p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyD7TZhGkXGhPCFU9HUJtzW3MGaCKDpWcVevZH00J9KUjk7G6XZwqJeHVo4LbY9LVeW5DRJtPe7bZACj9mi9A' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p>The island is green with envy and everyone comes out for the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Montserrat. </p>Linda Wojcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01745989323973540408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593364065338637941.post-38463424381754753332009-03-21T17:22:00.000-07:002009-03-21T17:43:50.708-07:00Montserrat Celebrates St. Patrick's Day at the Green Monkey<p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxzrltHXf3zIXg5NSH8pd8DFR9EV5cN3PqeFYCP0TixhbZ4MykOmIi7t__Y-qOF0U1dqtHy90YBBM33R5hvCQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p>St. Patrick's Day is an actual holiday on the island and everyone is out celebrating on the Emerald Isle of Monsterrat.</p>Linda Wojcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01745989323973540408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593364065338637941.post-32672556787469512952009-03-16T15:26:00.000-07:002009-03-16T16:15:13.093-07:00Duberry Estate and the Cot Hike<p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dySu_vsVSy0MsMyd74PWtRHj7eDsR48XHjgRkFmPmHiGOy-bnZ40Q4AkuFJUB0EH8t7tLY8YOBHIGNGFbbGvA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p>The Duberry Estate/Cot Hike was almost relaxing and still so enjoyable. There was so much beauty around us and this hike made it easy to enjoy all of it!</p>Linda Wojcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01745989323973540408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593364065338637941.post-70159244854642688672009-03-08T04:51:00.000-07:002009-03-08T05:41:08.621-07:00The Sleeping Iguana<OBJECT class=BLOG_video_class id=BLOG_video-3aa14f904adcf4e3 height=266 width=320 contentId="3aa14f904adcf4e3"></OBJECT><br /><br />There is always something fun to find when we walk along the island beaches!Linda Wojcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01745989323973540408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593364065338637941.post-87875386707887164112009-03-04T00:46:00.000-08:002009-03-04T04:16:39.280-08:00Frith's Road and Spring Ghaut Hike<p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwk6V1NX5YdEC-9A2Trjsh0spl11f_H56BeVlT9iBZkbyJrNZJEGJTJ7xdI2_q370DE8tjXLa3XZ1sm6W3mrQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p>I was forwarned by Eileen that this hike was mostly uphill on hands and knees. Eileen does not lie. Of course, what goes up, must come down. </p>Linda Wojcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01745989323973540408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593364065338637941.post-88713101775907230902009-02-28T06:41:00.000-08:002009-02-28T07:19:04.546-08:00The Red Bill Tropic Bird at Rendezvous Bay<p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyA1HpdmIbw0GBmqN2Hg8Ltl4r_fXvYqn9gGl9L3HVZn1nx4hDDqTBTJjjnrrHOnSyp_Q9jdlKwVilZjdZzcA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p>It's never easy to get to Rendezvous Bay, which is why it makes it such a special place to visit. This trip was particularly exciting as the Red Bill Tropic Bird had made their home in the cliffs above us!</p>Linda Wojcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01745989323973540408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593364065338637941.post-67803218694031097312009-02-22T06:06:00.000-08:002009-02-22T06:50:30.236-08:00Crossing the Belham<p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy8qzd-OPCS8JbVObmgQxbHXBqwz1Te-Qx2UWpfySmhQp8UzEB5z7kdK3ITzhU9wyvI49h6ADiFJmaCgfUz-g' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p>With a heavy rainfall, the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Belham</span> River Valley can become impassable. Once home to a golf course and river bed, this valley has turned into rocks and mud which have destroyed everything in its path.</p>Linda Wojcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01745989323973540408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593364065338637941.post-52066945995626167512009-02-22T05:30:00.000-08:002009-02-22T06:50:59.473-08:00When the Volcano Burps!<p></p><p></p><p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwP0VZEEFXPgzvGEELgl71Qu_bz0TMJRMX_qs7ggTfcuuBXfZ-WiGY3bKu01tjlP-Lx40fxMbHetCO5M2HqxQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p>After a huge rainfall, the volcano spewed rocks and logs down the Belham. This debris made its way down the Belham River, into the ocean and eventually landed on the nearby beaches.</p>Linda Wojcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01745989323973540408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593364065338637941.post-7335991389145404802009-02-20T05:05:00.000-08:002009-02-20T05:27:23.343-08:00Yes We Make Raviolis on Island!<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dz_yYNE7WL0a3Vw7FvuWqlClbx_4RtsPu-YYu7PPY0X3x6YnKbYID1XrmIkdylNyChDZGx_qDZL0kRlHu6F' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Linda Wojcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01745989323973540408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593364065338637941.post-50583410359788236192009-02-17T17:40:00.000-08:002009-02-17T22:44:18.010-08:00Baker Hill Hike<p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyeqmnD2QWg2gxYevaHmKY719pa7sjOOYX3UVLxRcIQXQvDCMYAxq-OVZd8lIGp51JeIlH4L0O74J79goxPUQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p>Muddy hillsides forced us to often times climb up on our hands and knees and slide down on our butts. We walked away dirty and happy!</p>Linda Wojcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01745989323973540408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593364065338637941.post-54889225535182079742009-02-12T05:08:00.000-08:002009-02-12T05:22:50.029-08:00Birds on Long Beach at Sun Set<p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyWRZyTfN2MbeFLY-Lp9d7KX6OJAC8g0T6xL_v_NqTd-gMVRHNDZdnS_EEH7FlJ8UXRmOwJShb05zYj4oNT1A' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p>Life is never boring when there is such entertainment nearby. The birds on Long Beach at sunset were ready to put on a show and we were happy to watch! The blue heron hangs out hoping to be fed by the local fishermen, and the pelicans dance before bed time.</p>Linda Wojcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01745989323973540408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593364065338637941.post-36983347363437344172009-02-11T15:36:00.000-08:002009-02-11T16:03:09.471-08:00Oriole Hike<p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzdZKKYu_wqpMmU8JEtKeHHAy74Omd8c6s-b5lpG1x86ZICef0HDX06-SewUHh1cvRRObqrWBnVNNbeIWNvnA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p>Hiking with Keith and Chris is never dull; in fact it's quite entertaining!</p>Linda Wojcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01745989323973540408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593364065338637941.post-52751295239551387042009-02-11T04:56:00.000-08:002009-02-11T06:11:20.539-08:00Jammin at Little Bay<p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dww2QA9N0dHjg-ozLSnNQpDk6rfoHk1PpB8W7_C_OL4N74brLWjQ2Knpk2GlaUMhB0i6MpGiabL1J2r024TlQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p>Music is a large part of island entertainment, and when Mary Ann manages to bring this group of talent together, we dance all night long!</p>Linda Wojcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01745989323973540408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593364065338637941.post-42857966452685963322009-02-10T18:09:00.000-08:002009-02-10T18:29:58.832-08:00Fire on the Beach with Shan & Jesse<p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dx-n98BgBPlXWkLnEpB_19lA9lbOO4n1QfujBdGLljgsie6XG0tBz47XsanSKpWcmWYgaEcXZXwOMp2T7SCSg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p>There are very few rules on Montserrat so fires on the beach are just part of our social activities. Long Beach is the best place to watch the sun go down!</p>Linda Wojcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01745989323973540408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593364065338637941.post-9105758957911562582009-02-10T17:15:00.001-08:002009-02-10T17:45:59.462-08:00The Dry Waterfall Hike<p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxkGoVLdpXPMNbB6YnDoRMKgvg8LaoZGsgv1wrCKtaMCwLvmx6mLR3h2eiBvX-2Ggz-0kSCXStwSGuOEMH-Lg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p>From banana groves to lemon trees, the Dry Waterfall Hike is a magical mystery tour of the Montserrat rainforests. As luck would have it, we took this hike after two days of rain and we were blessed to experience not only a very healthy waterfall but a beautiful pool at its base!</p>Linda Wojcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01745989323973540408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593364065338637941.post-29322277560535963292009-02-10T15:16:00.000-08:002009-02-10T16:28:05.395-08:00Pinnacle Rock Hike Feb 2009<p> </p><p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyax90lY8odsBfgTxm4MfohAtgMAtUHEWNhaGYLDhBLL_Do-YNyAXKMk01hAcVD21vnYLVWA_1mYXROl4tA1A' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p>A four hour hike through the most arid areas of the island made me wonder, "Is it worth it?" Once we arrived at Pinnacle Rock, we realized that the most beautiful parts of the island can only be seen on foot!</p>Linda Wojcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01745989323973540408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593364065338637941.post-16930853326391733842009-01-26T07:29:00.000-08:002009-01-26T07:53:33.307-08:00Fisherman's Catch<p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxoi_jSYLcvNawEvyaaxyqU42l51bkCgDPhiy5N6m4H6uuFdj7QmvbAv7LxoMTgDFObJV8g4MIPWPHDeMWRtA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p>This is the first time I saw a fisherman with a good catch scaling his fish on the beach. It's nice to know some of the islanders are experienced fisherman! John Pontene brings over his own Garr for the young man to clean. John tells us both fish are good eating!</p>Linda Wojcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01745989323973540408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593364065338637941.post-76791537677603105832009-01-25T04:15:00.000-08:002009-01-25T04:52:08.868-08:00A View of Plymouth from Garibaldi Hill<p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyA4sslTLye3u5e19v3IbE88f7631mEc8HEaxWK24_LC-0Ms0TwuIbdqC7tDCTg6f-hLCSt0fcA59vloxnDuQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p>The destruction of Plymouth all began with the first eruption of the Soufriere Hills Volcano. Today, the city is buried under 20 feet of ashe and rock. </p>Linda Wojcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01745989323973540408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593364065338637941.post-43222013579320822822009-01-24T05:32:00.000-08:002009-01-24T05:47:09.615-08:00De Fife Man<p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyH6QgVxejsQ9kO3hBDdEBe11GiZuznTdeM0T0qIH2QujwXBPGSFFwadxwRY5EXF5YmM1BLFDv0KNSfHQbfhA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p>We met De Fife Man shortly after I took this video from the Green Monkey. He is a friendly person with a beautiful smile. He is also a gifted musician and we appreciate each opportunity we have to listen to him play in a number of bands around island.</p>Linda Wojcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01745989323973540408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593364065338637941.post-16940707396432743462009-01-23T07:37:00.000-08:002009-01-23T13:36:50.755-08:00Reaching the Dry Waterfall!<p> <iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw-cOZr02QJKICpGEHbnlGUsiXdwjTIUNlD0dEvmVC4tkKRNUYKlQ5nOyHt7WXy7oXi1nVsoHQlsJwWw0Z9' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p>After two day sof rain, the dry waterfall was flowing. The pool at its base was deep enough for Keith to wade in!</p>Linda Wojcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01745989323973540408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593364065338637941.post-23726427987638014152009-01-21T04:08:00.000-08:002009-01-21T04:41:59.156-08:00Lemon Tree Very Pretty!<div></div>
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<br /><p>The lemon tree on route to the dry waterfall was spectacular this year. Big round balls of yellow dangled from every branch. The tree was so tall and wide, we could stand under it, surrounding ourselves with the scent of lemon. What will we do with all these lemons? Margueritas, of course!</p>Linda Wojcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01745989323973540408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593364065338637941.post-3458898439029408982009-01-21T03:38:00.001-08:002009-01-23T13:47:32.651-08:00Entering the Banana Grove<p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwblnazuwDNvGwRHXOiv2FUtSapid0vo6wUQZUFX9uBlCXXAurUXdpCO482lBxGznPiDfLueMdE5sXcPeQh' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p>A hike into the rainforests of Montserrat allows us to experience all kinds of magical places. Our hike to the dry waterfall always takes us through an abandoned grove of banana trees where we shop for as many bananas as we can stuff into our backpacks!</p>Linda Wojcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01745989323973540408noreply@blogger.com0