Here is a photo of Fort de France, the capital of Martinique where the streets went crazy for 3 days with parades and music.
While waiting for the parade to begin, we enjoyed the locals waiting in a little park on the waterfront.
Although John looks like he's waiting for a bus, he's actually waiting for the parade!
We all had a turn on this on-ground trampoline with Laurie having the longest turn - very cool! Kids of all ages bounced for hours!
Along the streets in Fort de France there were vendors everywhere selling the garb the paraders wore.
The theme for the carnival seemed to be men dressing as hookers. The sluttier the better.
I'll bet his mama is proud of him today!
Both of the brides pictured below are men!
Some of the cruisers out in the bay came in dressed appropriately!
We found this poor soul the morning after while we were once again on the search for an open Customs Office.
Ahh....this says it all!
We were in the fine company of Stopp Knot with John Fallon as captain, Henry and Gail and Frank as guests and crew. Besides taking in this Carnival, we also stayed in a couple of nice little bays, bought lots of bits for our dear Cat Tales and enjoyed shopping and dining in Anse Mitan, one of our favourite spots.
On our return trip to St. Lucia I caught and reeled in a nice 2 foot long baracuda. Laurie cleaned it, I cooked it and we ate the whole thing with the help of John, Henry, Gail, Frank and Jimmy from "My Way" on the boat next door to us.
Laurie's brother Paul has decided to come and see us here in St. Lucia on the 28th while his wife is entertaining family planning a wedding. Along with seeing St. Lucia, perhaps we can fit in another trip to Martinique to share the fun, wines and cheeses of the island.
