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On some little side street was a recommended Caribbean restaurant. There is nothing too beautiful
about the view, but I had to have a plate of traditional Caribbean food. It was a plate of
vegetables with a special sauce that I guess was Caribbean. Place is called Sogo. It had yummy zucchini, carrots,
plantains, rice, mashed potatoes and Fungi (fungi is cornmeal with okra). It was crowded which is a good
sign, and the woman that served me was also the cook and she was super sweet. I felt peaceful sitting there listening
to fast paced Caribbean Christmas music. The only sign that it is a Caribbean Charlie Brown
Christmas tree across from the ferry station.
The food overall this trip has been just fine. Knowing that I’d be in
camper girl mode, I packed my oatmeal and walnuts for breakfast and have been
boiling water and making breakfasts on my little propane stove. I brought some
of my healthy bread to make peanut butter sandwiches for lunch occasionally and some energy
bars.
I’ve been having dinner in
the main dining hall and there is always have a veggie option which is quite yummy. I’m not into the
whole dining out thing while I’m here. I remember Italy solo, and it was all
about that dining out and I loved it, but this is about fuel and people and
nourishment and rest and so much more.
I have to say though that at the little general store on grounds I had
this awesome wrap of tofu, pineapple and veggies and it was so amazing.
Oh, and after a day of a nice long hike
and swimming at Salt Pond my body was so hot and Hamilton the friendly driver
took us all to this little local place in Coral Bay and I had an island
favorite called Johnny Cake which is just warm dough packed with whatever you
want, cheese or tuna or meat of some kind – but plain is scrumptious – so that
and the best diet coke in my life. I was so parched and the warm water from my bag
wasn’t doing the trick. It was the best combo at that very moment in time.
