



This is definitely a nice spot for a gathering... glad Marie Louise asked us along... we wouldn't want to miss that view! Marie Louise, should we plop down on a lounge chair and relax for the rest of the day or are you interested in joining us for some shopping?
Marie Louise suggests we can take one of these boats to the shopping port...
VERY colourful building... soooo FUN... I see a Cruise ship has pulled into the port as well... HEY... it's Mary of Ivy Lane...



Mary... you've been here a few times... tells us your favorite places to shop and what do you like to buy?
"I love to shop in the local street markets and find little handmade treasures and what I think to be beautiful art. The oil paintings are usually painted on fabric, old material…anything the artist can find to “stretch” over the rustic wood frames they make…
The frames are often slightly out of kilter, but that makes it so charming to me.. I feel like I am giving back."
Oh Mary... we're getting hungry... after all that shopping... what is the food like here on the island?
"Antigua has a very colorful down town…lots of duty free shopping…my favorite store is called Lipstick… it has the most beautiful fragrances and cosmetics from around the world… my favorite fragrance is Eau de Gingembre by Roger & Gallet Paris… LOVE it and can’t find it anywhere in the states…I always stock up… The tourists always buy jewelry and watches and lots of linens in the Caribbean.. I have many treasures…I think so anyway!
"The food is basically locally grown vegetables and fruits… the fried plantains (sweet potato type veggie) are usually a treat at the local bars in town... served with a spicy dipping sauce… We are told that beef is hard to come by… there are wild chickens roaming about (funny to hear the roosters crowing in midday!) and goats everywhere! Lots of rice, soups and stews... oh... and FISH, calamari, etc from the sea!!!"
Sounds good to me... the view from this restaurant looks lovely... let's give it a try!


Hope everyone enjoyed their lunch... let's head back to the resort to relax and be entertained... Mary, do you have to go back to your ship yet... or would you like to join us for some more FUN... I know I don't have to ask Marie Louise... she's always up for a good time...


Thank you Marie Louise and Mary for making this trip PERFECT with your wonderful photos and information! (Paintings by Fifi Flowers... ALL are for sale... just email me!)
29 comments:
OK...that's it. I'm going to Antigua! :-)
We haven't been on vacation, or within 60 miles of our home, since Thanksgiving of 2007 so I'd lovvveeee to go there. Anywhere!
Ahhh.... Antigua! We had our hunnymoon there! (At Galley bay) Thank you for bringing me back!
Fifi - I spent my honeymoon in that little purple cottage. Have to admit, I didn't spend much time shopping - wink wink ;-)
It would be the perfect spot though for a girl's vacation!
I have not yet been to Antigua, but you have convinced me to put it on my list. Thanks for the virtual vacay!
Oh, my gosh - I'm drooling! Get me out of here!!! And your paintings are fantastic...
I'm calling my travel agent now...
XO
Anna
Feel like I was just there!
Beautiful paintings...per usual!!
Oh that was such a lovely Vacation. I have been missing the Ocean soooo much. Thanks for inviting us along.
A little shopping and sitting in some lovely beach chairs on that wonderful beach with a nice tall cool drink would be heavenly.
Great paintings as usual.
Super dream post. :))
is there room for me on this trip!!!!!! It looks like a perfect destination!
Thanks for popping by my blog.
Gill in Canada
Thank you for your carribean island tour. It was the perfect escape.
How VIRTUALLY divine, fifi!!!
Well, as usual Fifi you have outdone yourself. I feel so rested up now I can continue to help my son clean out the garage!!!
Beautiful artwork!
Kris
Ahhh..beautiful! Love your great illustrations!
Never been but looks absolutely wonderful! Just had a Forest Halloween Party in the woods nearby and thought of your previous post!
Fifi!!! You are a doll! Thank you for featuring my pictures and trip(s) to Anitigua! I hope everyone can go there just once and see how beautiful it is in person and learn about the culture there. Such a warm,friendly island! Your beautiful artwork really brings it to life! Thank you so very much!!! I JUST booked another trip there..leaving Jan 2.. I will be sure to take some new pics and have you paint a special momento for my husband and I ! Thanks again!! Happy Sunday!! :)
Wow totally love this post :)
Sorry about the million emails...i feel bad :(.
-Meaghan
How WONDERFUL?!!!!
gorgeous...I would love to go there; it sounds like a paradise...so different from Calgary :)
i'm ready to pack my bags!
wow..what a tour, sounds exotic and fun at the same time :D
Oh, what a great rip, thanks for the invite! I'll be back for your bloggy giveaway!
Such a lovely vacation! When do we leave? :)
Great post filled with so many interesting and fun things!! Looks amazing!!
spent my honeymoon in Antigua - loved it -pictures and paintings are perfect
I would sooooo love to be there right now!
I am coming right now!
Oh no! Well I'm joining you - this place looks AMAZING!!
soooo pretty. i want to go there and have a long cool drink to get away from the market.
Everything about this is perfect! I am longing to go now.
Ahhhh I LOVE Antigua! We spent our 10th anniversary there...had a private bungalow with a butler and we renewed our vows on the beach right at sunset. Ultra ultra romantic. Just thinking about it makes me smile. ;-)
~melody~
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