Felix

Thanks for your very detailed reply. We are really looking forward to
our trip. I'm sure there will be other questions, but your reply so
far is greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Felix

On Fri, 14 May 2004 20:59:49 +0200, "Petal & Leif"
<lejensen@online.no> wrote:

>
>"Felix" <cat@dog.com> wrote in message
>news:65a9a052pmp9fjmkbctpsk8499se9en7e9@.. .
>> I have been following this newsgroup for some time and have picked up
>> some useful tips. However, I am looking for some up-to-date info.
>>
>> My wife and I are going to Barbados on 5 June for 2 weeks, staying at
>> the Sand Acres Beach Club, Christ Church. It will be our first visit
>> (except for a few hours ashore from a cruise ship many years ago).
>>
>> The apartment is self-catering. What are the best places to buy food?
>> Supermarkets?
>
>I am sure there is some small market nearby the hotel. But if you are
>looking for a larger one with more things and lower prices, you can take a
>trip to Trimart supermarket in Worthings. They have everything you need,
>pluss a little extra.
>Trimart is on the main road, not long after you pass St.Lawrence Gap.
>If you turn right in the cross between Trimart and the gas station, you can
>follow the road up 100 meters, and you have Big B on the left. That is also
>a large and cheap place to shop. And they have some nice and good local warm
>food to that is very cheap. You should try some macaroni pai while being in
>Barbados.
>Both these supermarkets are places you can go for big shopping. It is not
>within walking distance, but all you need to do is to go out on the main
>road and take a minibus. They go all the time.
>>
>> Where are the best places to eat? How does Oistins work? Do you buy
>> the fish separately then take it somewhere to be cooked? Is it
>> possible (and safe) to walk from Christ Church?
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