The Caribbean

 The Caribbean is unlike any other place on this Earth. There is fun, sun, rain, music, carnivals, cricket, soccer, food, endless beaches and diversity. Most of the Islands are located on the edge of South American continent, as such it is considered to be the Southern Caribbean.

The weather is simply either rain or sun. The equator is located just below the islands thus producing tropical weather all year round.

Growing up in the Caribbean is fun all year round. Each territory has unique cultures. However, sports, CARICOM, and music unite the countries. Caribbean Music, Sports, beaches, and entertainment styles are becoming a phenomenon worldwide. 

When it comes to music, Reggae and Dancehall music were birthed in Jamaica, the county of birth of the famous Reggae Supper Star, Robert Nesta Marley, better known as Bob Marley and the 100 and 200 meters Olympic record holder Usain Bolt. Calypso, Chutney, Soca and Steel Pan music originated in Trinidad and Tobago birth country of Soca sensation, Marshall Montano, who was recently on the GMA show, and Brian Lara, former West Indies Cricketer, one of the greatest batsmen of all time, holder of the highest score (501 not out) by an individual in first-class cricket, and the highest score by an individual in test cricket (400 not out).

As it relates to Sports, Cricket, athletic, body building and Soccer are holding its own in the world. Guyana’s Hugh Ross, who is based in the US won the Mr. Universe title in the Men Masters over 40 category. As was mentioned above, Usain Bolt is a record holder. Unfortunately the West Indies Cricket team is currently going through a bad patch. Fans are hoping that the West Indies Cricket Board would resolve this situation ASAP.

Nobody entertains like the people of the Caribbean. They can PARTY!!! Each territory has significant events which they celebrate in a carnival like style.  The parade, the costume the music the revelers, the food and the fun are memorable no matter which event or territory. Among the most popular are, Trinidad and Tobago Carnival, Barbados Crop over, Guyana’s Mashramani and the Jamaica Carnival.

The beaches are gorgeous. White sand, turquoise water, resorts, hotels, cruses and the whole shebang is absolutely an experience I look forward to continue to explore and I suggest you consider experiencing at least once in your life time. The resorts and beaches in Guyana, brings a different flair to nature. The sea water and sand are brown. Most resorts are located away from the hustle and bustle of life. One can enjoy the fresh green forest creek water, which is dark (black water) and is said to be therapeutic. Nature at its best! Most of these countries’ main source of income is from tourism. Tourists visit for the whole package, the weather, the beaches, the food, and the experience. Some people even move to the Caribbean to live. Living in the Caribbean is inexpensive. The weather permits one grow fruits, vegetables, and animals. This must be said, the pure, fresh, air, is theraputic.

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