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    How I Spent a Week in Barbados

    September 3, 2012 by Jenn 21 Comments

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    Did I ever tell you about the time that Chris and I were on our way to Barbados and he realized as the plane took off that he left his wallet in the car?

    Oh, I didn't?

    Because that totally happened and it scared the living &*$@ out of me.

    My husband was going for work, and I was accompanying him. Hotel, car, food, etc - it was all supposed to go on his company credit card.

    You know, the one he left in his wallet in the car?

    While I did have my debit and credit card on me, I was terrified that we would not be able to afford the charge for everything, especially the very expensive hotel, without maxing out our credit card.

    When we arrived, he immediately called my mother and she totally came to our rescue. She went to our house, got the spare car keys, went to the airport, got his wallet out of the car, then ran to the post office and sent his wallet via international overnight mail.

    We HOPED that it would arrive before I was scheduled to go back to Miami and he was supposed to go on his way to Trinidad...because who knows what would have happened if he ended up in Trinidad without a credit card or driver's license?

    When we arrived in Barbados, I had to rent the car because I was the only one with a valid driver's license. Even though the rental agency had a copy of his driver's license on file, they wouldn't rent to him.

    So I got to not only rent a car in a foreign country...but I had to drive on the left side of the road.

    It was terrifying. 

    How I spent a week in Barbados, Barbados travel

    FYI, I drove all the way from the airport to the hotel, which was about a 20 minute drive.

    Then I let Chris drive for the rest of the week.

    Yes, that was kind of illegal, but let's face it: I broke the law to save countless lives.

    There was no way that I was going to manuever the streets of Barbados for a week without running over at least 12 people, and a few dogs. And probably a goat.

    So what all did we do in Barbados?

    I watched the surfers off of Needham Point.

    How I spent a week in Barbados, Barbados travel

    I went to the George Washington House and learned about his short, yet life changing, stay on the island while he was still a land surveyor. One of these days soon, I will actually get around to writing about the museum!

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    We went to the Crane beach, which was covered in kelp...and ended up exploring the Sam Lord Castle ruins.

    That was quite the adventure!

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    Because my husband stays at the Hilton each month, he has risen through the levels in the Hilton HHonors Rewards program rather quickly. We received access to the Executive Lounge for free breakfast and tea time daily, so the only meals we paid out of pocket for were lunch and dinner.

    On our first day, we stopped at a local grocery store and bought bottled water, soda, peanut butter and jelly and bread, so that I could make my own lunches and save money all week. For dinner, we went out to a different restaurant each night.

    My favorite was a little place called Tapas, which was right on the beach. We got there before sundown and were able to enjoy watching the sun set on the water!

    How I spent a week in Barbados, Barbados travel, tapas

    We also did a lot of driving around, exploring...and went to the movies on Friday night.

    I know, exciting stuff, people!

    Of all of my travels this past summer, my week in Barbados was by far my favorite.

    What did you do this summer?

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    Jenn, AKA "The Rebel Chick," is a single woman who strives to help her readers live their best lives possible. Whether it be through sharing new recipes, sharing her dating stories, or encouraging people to embrace adventure and travel, she aims to inspire people to live full, happy and authentic lives.

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    1. Sheri

      September 03, 2012 at 7:18 pm

      Even with the forgotten wallet, that sounds like a great week. I did some traveling this summer too, but not anywhere as exotic or exciting!

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    2. Lolo

      September 04, 2012 at 3:39 am

      I would be freaked out driving on the wrong side of the road too. Looks beautiful!

      Reply
    3. RJ

      September 04, 2012 at 12:14 pm

      The most exciting things happen to you. Ok. I would have freaked out too, then I would have been happy because this is just something else to write about. 😀 (Yes, I'm crazy) I'm glad it all turned out in the end though! Your photos are beautiful!

      Reply
    4. Joy Williams

      September 04, 2012 at 5:15 pm

      I would have totally made my husband drive toO!!

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    5. Marcie W.

      September 06, 2012 at 4:19 pm

      Wow! Even with a setback it sounds like you had the best time. I'm here, in need of a vacation sans kids, and jealous!

      Reply
    6. Notorious Spinks

      September 10, 2012 at 12:11 am

      Great trip. I don't know what I would have done if I left my wallet. Glad it all worked out.

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    7. Leilani

      September 10, 2012 at 12:41 am

      I went to Hawaii for the first time this summer. But hopefully I'll be able to visit Barbados some day. I would be equally as terrified if my husband forgot his wallet, too!

      Reply
    8. Toni

      September 12, 2012 at 8:49 am

      Sounds like you guys had an adventure!!! I might have screamed driving too 🙂

      Reply
    9. HilLesha

      September 14, 2012 at 11:07 pm

      I would have had been scared, too! Sounds you had an exciting adventure, nonetheless. 🙂

      Reply
    10. Ty

      September 15, 2012 at 1:08 am

      OMG!!I would have been scared, too! But, I'm glad that you were able to make the best out of your trip.

      Reply
    11. Jenn

      September 15, 2012 at 2:26 pm

      You are so brave to drive on the left! I couldn't handle it.

      Reply
    12. debra

      September 15, 2012 at 11:14 pm

      I'm glad you were able to enjoy the trip even with the snafu!

      Reply
    13. Theresa

      September 16, 2012 at 2:44 am

      I would have been freaked out, but I'm glad everything turned out alright! Your pictures are beautiful!

      Reply
    14. Stefanie

      September 16, 2012 at 9:37 pm

      You look so cute! I haven't been to Barbados yet...

      Reply
    15. Tammy

      September 18, 2012 at 9:52 am

      I'm not sure I could drive on the left side of the road.

      Reply
    16. Billie

      September 20, 2012 at 3:05 pm

      Wow! Driving on the left side of the road would be so scary, you're brave. I would love to see the castle ruins.

      Reply
    17. Connie Seattle Mom Blogger

      September 21, 2012 at 10:27 pm

      I love your pics and your travel tales. I'll never get there in person so I live through you 🙂 Thanks!

      Reply
    18. April Decheine

      September 23, 2012 at 2:55 pm

      I would love to go to Barbados, sounds like you had a great time!

      Reply
    19. HilLesha

      September 25, 2012 at 10:42 am

      Love the pictures!

      Reply
    20. nicole

      September 26, 2012 at 10:16 am

      Holy crap! That is stressful! So glad you were able to get the wallet and had a great time together!

      Reply
    21. Connie Seattle Mom Blogger

      September 28, 2012 at 3:02 am

      Oops..here again. Loving the pics.

      Reply

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