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You can't go wrong with any island in the Caribbean. Our countries are known for their friendly locals, and we treat tourists like royalty because our economies heavily rely on tourism.
I visited Antigua many years ago (maybe 18) and from what I recall, Harrison Ford had a place right near where that old shipyard was. Had a beer and contemplated life a bit there. Managed to convince myself to return to the states and go back to work.
That tree you asked about in English Harbour had a gourd type fruit that was filled with pounce which is ground up cuttlefish bones. It was sprinkled on ink documents in order for the ink to dry quickly without blotting or running. There were more modern containers that looked like salt shakers, made of bone, chine, wood, etc. Still don't remember name of tree.
Good video, very well put together. However, roti is not an authentic antiguan breakfast. Next time you visit, try to get some saltfish and chop up. Also, long bay is nice, but the best beaches are on the western coast of the island. Particularly the southwest. Thanks for visiting our beautiful island, and we look forward to hosting you again.
Dah...the name of the tree behind the Museum at the Dockyard is the Sandbox Tree. The thorns on the tree was used as poison to stun fish. The fruit explodes and flies out in all directions. The pods were used as pounce shakers. These were used to dry off the ink on documents written with nibbed pens. Wood used for boat building. Crazy I hadn't remembered the name. Have a nice cruise.
Iived in Antigua it's a beautiful island with love friendly people, if you get time visit the Antigua and Barbuda humane society it's amazing how far it's come, so many beaches to choose from
I grew up in Antigua. Canadian parents. We went in 1960, lived on Carlisle Bay while dad worked on Cirtain Bluff Hotel. Just enjoy. Antigua is magical. I don't remember the name of that tree outside the museum in English Harbour bit I believe it's fruit was used as an ink blotter. I will look it up. English Harbour was totally abandoned except for goats, at one time. It's now a UNESCO world heritage site. We owned one of the first fiberglass sailboats in Antigua. Jackpot was a Columbia 22 imported by Mr. Baker who was Pan AM manager in Antigua in the 70s. Glad you have the opportunity to visit the island.
Simone is NOT Antiguan. I'm Guyanese so I can detect her accent and roti is definitely Guyanese as well. Breakfast roti is not an Antiguan breakfast. I've never heard of it in all my 35 years in Antigua 😂🤣🤣. Nope.
