Prof. Yanique Hume teaching
With Yanique, every place, every moment is a chance for an enriching conversation. On the bus, by the beach, in the class room, with a meal, coffee or rum… Caribbean cultural identities, Enslavement, Reparations, Sugar and plantation economy, History, Sociology, Indigenous Spiritualities, cultural traditions…We learned so much!
Caribbean art, languages and cultural traditions
We danced with Professor John Hunt, played percussions with Professor Stefan Walcott, explored Caribbean languages with Professor Ronald Francis. We were also initiated to medicinal herbs at Mother Ireka Jelani’s farm and were introduced to Caribbean painting at Professor Therese Hadchity’s own beautiful house. Such brilliant yet humble and spontaneous lecturers!
Heritage sites
With Island Routes we visited Barbados inside out, in only a few days : Bridgetown with its parliament, its synagogue, and its National Heroes Square; Animal Flower Cave and its cliffs; Rock Hall Freedom Village, Newton Enslaved Burial Ground Memorial, Bathsheba majestic rocks , the Arawaks’ cave, Codrington College of theology and its beautiful natural surroundings, St Nicholas Abbey, an old plantation house with its distillery and rum tasting; Georges Washington’s house Café…
Enjoying life in Barbados
As promised : white sand beaches, turquoise waters, rum cocktails, flamboyant sunsets, coconut, gym on the beach, local markets, food courts, fine dining, and, above all, connecting with Bajan people.