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[drfunbags]

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[thescribblingtourist]

From Chester to Cattlewash

Meet George and Barbara Wilson – unofficial Canadian ambassadors to idyllic Barbados.

Written By Richard Perry

Nova Scotia natives George and Barbara Wilson have made 27 trips to Barbados.

Driving north on the Ermy Bourne Highway it was becoming harder to keep our eyes on the road. To our right, three thousand miles of uninterrupted Atlantic swells were breaking on the beach. To our left, the sloping green hills of eastern Barbados displayed lush vegetation and the swaying leaves of breadfruit and coconut trees.

But as we passed giant Round Rock (an Instagram favourite), we saw the smiling Barbara Wilson, waving from her lawn in front of the big green cottage she had told us to look for “just across from the rock.”

We’d arrived in Cattlewash, named years ago when farmers walked their cattle down to the beach so saltwater could provide some relief to fly bites. These days it is a tiny rural neighbourhood serving two ends of the age spectrum: retirees looking to get away from it all and hipster surfers from around the world who ride giant waves in international competitions.

“Welcome to Cattlewash. Come on in.” said George. “May I offer you a drink…rum punch perhaps?”

The Wilsons have lived in several Maritime communities during their careers, but now make their home in Chester, Nova Scotia.

George is a tall, boyishly handsome 84-year old, a former head of sales for Kraft/General Foods in Atlantic Canada. With his velvety smooth, measured voice he could pass for a diplomat, well-suited to moving in high circles.

Barbara, now 80, was a nurse and wound care specialist who trained at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal. More than once she’s had to treat friends on the island for everything from heat stroke to burns from a leaking gas stove.

Like her husband, Barbara has fallen in love with the Bajan people and their lifestyle.

“On some level, we equate it to the openness and friendliness of Newfoundland, which we both love,” she said. In their sailing days, they cruised the southwest coast, visiting outports and making friends with locals who helped tie up their boat. One couple invited them to their wedding.

We’d been tipped off about the Wilsons by fellow Nova Scotian John Cavill, a retired Air Canada public relations executive and a current representative for Barbados Tourism Marketing, Inc. In a country that relies heavily on tourism dollars and foreign exchange revenue, loyal repeat vacationers like the Wilsons are routinely feted at glitzy events hosted by the Prime Minister. This year marked their 27th trip to ‘Little England.’

“At our reception, two children in their school uniforms opened our car door,” said Barbara. “They were so polite and engaging. Inside, we were met with steel pan drums and children singing Beautiful Barbados.”

Beautiful, beautiful Barbados Gem of the Caribbean Sea Come back to my island Barbados Come back to my island and me.

Please me come back where the night winds are blowing Come back to the surf and the sea You’ll find rest, you’ll find peace in Barbados Come back to my island and me.

“We shook hands with Prime Minister Stuart that night. I told him we’re from Nova Scotia, and that along with Newfoundland we’ve always had a wonderful history of trade with Barbados. I said ‘We always sent salt, fish and lumber. In return, you gave us rum and sugar. We got the better part of that deal!’”

The Prime Minister of Cattlewash

Not five minutes into our hors d’oevres and rum punch, it’s clear why this Canadian couple has no trouble filling the cottage with guests. They are gracious hosts and love to share stories. Their friendships with Bajan neighbours and other vacationers have led to some creative hijinx.

“We have had fun jokingly forming our own government at Cattlewash,” said George. “We had a prime minister who was from Montreal, a Dr. Doug Kinnear who was the doctor for the Montreal Canadiens. He and his wife Katie have been down for about ten or fifteen years, living near us. So we had our ‘government’ meetings'. Barb, as a former nurse, was going to be minister of health. I was minister or tourism or something along those lines.

“Unfortunately, Doug died just last year. So last night at our party we held our glasses up to honour Prime Minister Doug Kinnear of Cattlewash. He was a colourful character. He always had stories about the Habs.”

Dr. Doug Kinnear, the Prime Minister of Cattlewash, treats Habs captain Bob Gainey. Photo credit: Globe and Mail

I found an obituary of their friend. He led the Canadiens’ medical team from 1962 to 1999. During that time, they won an impressive 12 Stanley Cups.

All roads lead to rum

It’s said of Barbados that wherever you see a church, you’ll find at least one rum shack nearby. We checked. It’s true. There are said to be as many as 1,700 rum shacks – on an island only 21 miles long by 14 miles wide!

I was curious if our new friends were fans of the tried and true Bajan rum punch recipe of one part sour, two parts sweet, three parts strong and four parts weak. “Actually, we leave out the weak…the water or juice. Ice cubes are all you really need.”

Seated on their patio, with the ocean in full view and a noisy surf soundtrack, we got into some good stories. Like the time they showed up in the local church, the only whites in the congregation, and the pastor, Father Matthias, invited them to stand up and announce to the flock who they were and where they were from.

“We gave our names and where we’re from in Canada,” said George. “It was pretty quiet. I told them we came because of the warmth of the people, who are very special and then added that we also came for … the Bajan macaroni pie. That’s when they got excited and broke into applause.”

An inauspicious welcome

George still recalls their first day in Barbados back in the late sixties. “In all our excitement, in the darkness I rushed into the water and had no sooner stepped in when I told my friend Bill, a doctor, that I thought a shark had bitten my foot, the pain was that bad. I had stepped on sea urchins. I had 40 barbs in each foot. I spent two weeks with my feet in buckets trying to get them out.”

In Barbados, everything is close. At 432 square kilometres (166 square miles), the entire island covers roughly the same area as St. John’s, Newfoundland. One minute you’re facing the calmer waters on the west coast, where play is the order of the day. Pasty white tourists, mostly from the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States fill the beach chairs and restaurants.

The Wilsons’ front yard view, where the Ermy Bourne Highway skirts the Atlantic Ocean in eastern Barbados.

But head a few miles inland and the landscape changes dramatically. The terrain rises through sugar cane fields, past roadside neighbourhoods (with ubiquitous rum shops) past an occasional long-abandoned windmill. When you climb Cherry Tree Hill facing the wild east coast, the view is stunning – one of those stop and stare moments. It’s hard not to imagine the country’s colonial past and these very fields where slaves worked unbearable days in oppressive heat.

Soon, the twisty, bumpy roads wind down toward sea level and the untamed east coast where the Wilsons have found their Shangri-La, where it is quiet and scenic – just the way they like it.

George and Barbara point to where they like to go for walks. Cattlewash has a beautiful one mile stretch of unbroken beach – said to be among the longest in Barbados.

“We’ve stayed in Sunset Crest in Holetown, and we like to visit,” said Barbara. “and we’ve had a safari tour into places that are like jungles, so dense and gorgeous. But when we come over that hill and in view of the sea and feel the trade winds, ahhh…coming down the hill…everything falls off and it is so lovely seeing the sea.”

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[hermanwalraet]

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[2000cigars]

Arrived in Havana this morning at 3am, had a cigar, 2 hours sleep and now at Partagas store to sign up for the Amigos de Partagas Festival. Oh, yeah, Air Canada lost my check in luggage so no clothes! ☹️ #2000cigars #2000cigarsdelivery #havanacuba #cigars #amigosdepartagas #aircanada #myhabanosmoment https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck8-GfByPnd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[jefersoncabal7]

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[mailnews]

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"Informativo originalmente direcionado aos Agentes de Viagens. Fale com seu Agente ou com a própria empresa anunciante para mais informações"

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[quistian]

Coming in, on a wing and a prayer

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[cantechnews]

In time for holiday travel, Air Canada’s mobile app now offers real-time baggage tracking

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[letsgotravtours]

Air Canada Expands Asian Routes: More Flights and Larger Aircraft Starting December

Air Canada Expands Asia Network with Increased Flights and Larger Aircraft

Air Canada is taking a bold step towards strengthening its presence in Asia by expanding its network with more flights and larger aircraft to key destinations. This strategic move comes in response to the growing demand for travel to the region, driven by factors such as increasing economic ties, business opportunities, and leisure travel.

The airline will offer up to 64 flights per week between Canada and Asia next summer, a significant increase from current levels. This expansion will provide travelers with more options and enhanced connectivity to popular destinations such as Hong Kong, Shanghai, Bangkok, and Tokyo.

Key Highlights of Air Canada's Asia Expansion

Increased Frequency: Air Canada will offer up to double daily flights to Hong Kong and increased frequency to other key destinations, providing travelers with greater flexibility and choice.

Larger Aircraft: Larger aircraft will be deployed on select routes, offering more seating capacity and enhanced comfort for passengers.

New Route: Air Canada will launch a new route to Singapore, further expanding its reach in Southeast Asia.

Early Seasonal Resumption: Osaka service will resume earlier than usual, catering to the growing demand for travel to Japan during the spring season.

Meeting the Growing Demand for Asia Travel

Air Canada's expansion in Asia is a testament to the growing demand for travel to the region. The airline is committed to providing its customers with access to the vibrant cultures, rich history, and diverse landscapes that Asia has to offer.

This expansion will not only benefit travelers but also contribute to the economic growth of both Canada and Asia. Increased connectivity will facilitate trade, investment, and tourism, fostering stronger ties between these regions.

Conclusion

Air Canada's Asia expansion is a significant development that is sure to have a positive impact on the travel industry. With more flights, larger aircraft, and new routes, the airline is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for travel to Asia and provide its customers with an unparalleled travel experience.

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[reservationssblog]

#Aircanada #complaint form

[blaqsbi]

Post: https://www.blaqsbi.com/5kJA

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[oneistoinfinity]

Mapled Mei Day 1: MNL > ICN > YYZ

The Day 1 (or something) of my trip to Canada blog is here! Check it out! #aircanada #asiana #vacation

Konnichassu my dearest readers! It has been ages and the site is still under constant updating. I do need to update the place since some of the old entries I have, especially for the ONE OK ROCK posts. I may have to update those accordingly before the live in September. Anyway, I am writing this a bit early because I normally post these a month or so after a trip. But, considering it spans two…

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[mrglitterati]

Small planes are easier to electrify, but larger ones aren’t far behind. Chalabala/istock via Getty Images

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