Submitted by Caitlin Greeff on the 2024 Winter HDFS program in Barbados…
This week, the HDFS Barbados trip had an Art Culture Excursion. This day began by taking a trip to William’s Legacy, a family business where they make beautiful, intricate wooden items. We met Amander, the main woodworker, and her husband and youngest son and watched her make small trinket boxes. Seeing her amazing designs and hearing her speak about her culture made for a very memorable experience. Our next stop was to Earthworks Pottery where we were greeted with amazing views and beautiful pottery. We were able to see the pottery being made inside the shop which was an amazing experience. We stopped at Savvy on the Bay for lunch. Savvy on the Bay sits right on the water where different food trucks are available and live music is playing. The positive vibes and amazing food created a truly memorable experience. As our excursion came to an end, we made one last stop at Rihanna’s childhood home. Seeing her house was eye-opening and amazing to see how far she has come. Her home was refinished for tourists and lies on a street that is now called Rihanna Drive. The Art Culture Excursion taught me so much about Bajan culture that I will bring home with me and keep with me for years to come. (Submitted on January 27, 2024)