tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61538960505720968852024-03-13T11:49:08.946-04:00Living in St KittsInformation for students and families of students attending:
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine,
Windsor University School of Medicine,
University of Medicine and Health Sciences,
Based on my experience living on this wonderful island!simpsonblakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08890536602856856924noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153896050572096885.post-6463604433084168922013-10-10T15:02:00.000-04:002013-10-10T15:07:18.326-04:00We Have a Hulk!<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Things are getting a little bit strange!" </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not exactly what you want to hear from your buddy. Not when he's 200 feet up, high atop the ramparts of a centuries old fort, the stonework is uneven underfoot, and there is no guardrail. This is no rowdy frat boy drinker. This is a seasoned party warrior used to mixes of boozes and drugs that would make Hunter S. Thompson feel at home. He summed it up as "Much like a tuxedo shirt, I'm serious but I'm here to party." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No. This is not a good sign.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He has been tangling with "The Hulk." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And "The Hulk" is kicking his ass.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">An unique drinking experience is to be found in partaking of the local magic potion known generally as "Moonshine." There is no glamour in drinking Moonshine but it is quite the experience. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Made as an over-proof</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> rum, Moonshine is offered as a double threat because it is flavored with herbs and spices which not only provide a more palatable taste but add to the kick usually by adding some psychotropic properties. And let me be clear about this, Moonshine is drunk for the high not the taste. You don't have to drink much to get to a strange new mental place.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In many of the small neighborhood or town bars, there's a mysterious looking jar or jug. Think 2-liter wine jug. Sometimes they have are homemade label with a name like "The Hulk." Moonshine names imply strength, power, and damage. There is no Moonshine named "Hello Kitty."</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> O</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">nly sold across the bar to those in the know but sold out the side door to neighbors who bring their own small bottles. .</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Two points to consider regarding moonshine.1) You may be breaking local laws by purchasing moonshine. 2) If drinking moonshine in bar make sure (if possible) you are buying it from the bar and not from an employee. Drinking other person's booze in a bar is rude and lacking class.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many taxi drivers can arrange for you to get to a venue or seller who will get you some moonshine.</span><br />
<br />simpsonblakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08890536602856856924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153896050572096885.post-24085983847264454742010-09-27T11:48:00.010-04:002010-09-27T11:56:57.675-04:00It's A Feeding Friendzy!!You rarely eat alone.<br />
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In St Kitts, you go out to eat with friends, new friends and old friends, and friends of friends. When family comes down, you take them out to eat and invite along some friends for them to meet! So allow me to talk about a few of my friends and their faves.<br />
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Mr X's <i><b>Bastard Fish Burger</b> </i>- My friend Amy craves this year round. When she visits at Christmas, she can be found most afternoons or evenings at X's tucking into one of these puppies. Ask what she did during the day and she usually admits, somewhat sheepishly, that she "ate at X's again." She's right! A juicy piece of nicely seasoned grilled fish served burger style, washed down with an icy Carib Lager, just feet from the Caribbean Sea is heard to beat. $16EC/$6US<br />
Also of note is the <b><i>Melted Lava Jerk Chicken</i></b> - Spicy and moist. Grilled and served with Kittian style rice and vegetables. $37EC/$14US<br />
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Cathy's <b><i>Grilled Lobster</i></b> - My friend, Dawn, swears that Cathy's serves the "THE BEST LOBSTER I'VE EVER EATEN!" Take Dawn's word for it. It's that good! Gently grilled and served with a perfect sauce it's worth the price and the wait! Served with rice and peas, salad, pumpkin, plantain, and if you're lucky, a bit of macaroni pie. Enough to split. Price Varies but usually between $30 - 40 US<br />
Also Recommended <b><i>Anything Cathy Cooks!!!</i></b><br />
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El Fredo's - Drive on Bay Road east of downtown at lunch time and you'll see the cars parked on sidewalk. On the Blue wall there is a menu chalked on the blackboard outside the gate. Frequented mainly by local business persons and the occasional tourist, it rarely draws students. That shows that students aren't as smart as they let on. It's the students' loss! Matt dragged me down there and bought me an amazing lunch!<br />
El Fredo's has a varied menu with some items not offered at any other restaurant on the island. The Specials change daily, and when they run out of a dish, that's it for the day! <b><i>Stewed Oxtails</i></b>, <i><b>Goat Water</b></i> (Fridays), <b><i>Creole Fish</i></b>, and <i><b>Manish Water</b></i> (aka Jamaican Viagra). Traditional Sides. Jasmine & Ken are your hosts and their personal service is Fast and Friendly. Ken is very knowledgeable about Caribbean and world cricket and Jasmine is one of the nicest women in the world.<b> </b>Open weekdays until 5. Later on Fridays. <br />
<b>I have</b> <b>never been served any food there that was less than superior</b>.<br />
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MS Steads - Freddy, My Friend and Island Guru, prefers Home Cooking over Eating Out. When I asked after <i><b>Goat Water</b></i>, he sent me to MS Stead's. Freddy and many Taxi Drivers get food there in the mornings to start their days. It took me months to get there on a day when they served goat water, but there was always something Yummy cooking every time I stopped in. The food is delicious, the service fast and pleasant, the portions huge, and the prices downright cheap. The <i><b>Cook Up</b></i> is my Favorite! Lots o' meat and rice. A Small will leave one with leftovers and the Large ($11EC/$4US) is 2 meals for me and my wife. Take away only and closes in late afternoon. Thanks, Freddy!!!!<br />
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Friday Nights There's Fire at The Ackee Cafe! <b><i>Jerk Pork!</i></b> - The Big Red Grill and the picnic tables are out in the parking lot. And the seats are full. First thing you notice is that wonderful aroma and that your mouth is starting to water. Then you hear the voices. The accent of several of the customers is different. That's because many of the Jamaican residents of St Kitts make it a point to get their weekly fix of Jamaica's fabulous fiery meat. They love Gary's Jerk, Mon!. Two sizes. traditional sides. Oh My God Is It Yummy! Keep the Caribs Coming! <br />
Large is $55-65EC<br />
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Reggae Beach's <b><i>Home Made Banana Bread Pudding</i></b> - served warm, topped with mango sauce and rum soaked raisins! If you only eat dessert once a year, this is the one thing you want to eat! Kittian Banana Bread is the best I've ever eaten and these guys nailed the pudding part! The raisins are plumped by the rum and give you a flavor burst when you bite them. The mango sauce sets it all off! My friend Debbie came 3500 klicks with this on her Must-Do List and she wasn't disappointed. A Sweet Ending! Live De Life! $22.50EC/$8.50US<br />
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<b>Mr. X's Shiggidy Shack</b><br />
On De Strip<br />
South Frigate Bay Beach<br />
869-465-0673<br />
<b>Cathy's Ocean View Bar and Grill</b><br />
On De Strip<br />
South Frigate Bay Beach<br />
<span class="tel">869-665-0561</span><br />
<b>El Fredo's</b><br />
Corner of Sandown & Bay Road<br />
Newtown<br />
<span id="search" style="visibility: visible;">869 466 8871</span><br />
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<span id="search" style="visibility: visible;"><b>MS Steads</b></span><br />
<span id="search" style="visibility: visible;">The Red Building directly next to the East end of The Pelican Mall<b> </b> </span><br />
<span id="search" style="visibility: visible;">Bay Road</span><br />
<span id="search" style="visibility: visible;">Basseterre</span><br />
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<div class="lname"><b>Ackee Cafe</b></div>Sugars Complex, Frigate Bay <br />
869-762-3616<br />
Or: 869-762-0<b></b>580<br />
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<b>Reggae Beach Bar & Grill</b><br />
Cockleshell Beach<br />
Southeast Peninsula<br />
<b style="font-weight: normal;">869-762-5050 </b><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>simpsonblakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08890536602856856924noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153896050572096885.post-36654419107266116822010-09-18T21:15:00.018-04:002010-09-18T21:30:00.745-04:00Sunday Night Beach DancingCold Winter Dreams are made of This!<br />
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BBQ at Water's Edge, Lovely Beverages <br />
Warm Breeze in from the Sea. The Surf a gentle rumble and sizzle at your feet. Subtle, more sensed than heard. A rattle of Coconut Palms <br />
Live Reggae Music with the whole bar singing along. Dark Eyes Bright with Love during the Bob Marley songs. Smiling, Happy Faces Everywhere.<br />
Dancing the Night Away on the Beach...<br />
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Sitting with a beautiful Veterinarian student, a Rastafarian with his baby boy, a Scot that battles with the cranky Power plant, and a bunch of Brits down for Holiday, <br />
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Choice of Barbecued ribs, Barbecued Chicken, or Grilled Creole Fish in Foil. Rice and Peas. Tossed or Cooked Vegetable Salad.. Delicious!!! $13USD / $35EC <br />
At <b>The Dock at Timothy Beach Resort</b><br />
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Buy "Cookie" at the Buffet Line a beer.<br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LlQwa8aw9nI/TI-0AfUNZwI/AAAAAAAAAC4/XKb3j9Fkec8/s1600/Cookie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>Sundays<br />
BBQ starts at 7pm<br />
FourPlay Band starts at 8pm <br />
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<b>The Dock</b><br />
<b>Timothy Beach Resort</b><br />
South Frigate Bay<br />
<div style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">869-465-8597</span></span></div>simpsonblakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08890536602856856924noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153896050572096885.post-54557638634495847732010-09-08T15:44:00.000-04:002010-09-08T15:44:16.005-04:00Doesn't That Make You Sound Dumb!<div align="left"><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold;">One night after dinner with 11 Doctoral Students, I heard some alarming figures and percentages for the prevalence of HIV/AIDS on St. Kitts. </span></span></div><div class="ReadMsgBody" id="mpf0_readMsgBodyContainer" onclick="return Control.invoke('MessagePartBody','_onBodyClick',event);"><div class="ExternalClass" id="mpf0_MsgContainer"> <div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold;"><em>"40% diagnosed/~70% including estimated undiagnosed on SKN"</em></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div align="left"> <span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold;">Please consider that SKN has a population of ~45,000.<br />
40% of that would be 18,000 persons. <br />
70% of that would be 31,500 persons</span></span></div><div class="ExternalClass" id="mpf0_MsgContainer"><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold;"> <br />
Could this be?<br />
</span></span><div align="left"></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold;">I researched and here is what I found.</span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="ExternalClass" id="mpf0_MsgContainer"> <div align="left"><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold;">First indicator: Highest % of prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the world is 26.1% in Swaziland </span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold;">Second indicator: Total % of prevalence of HIV/AIDS for the Caribbean is 1.2%</span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="ExternalClass" id="mpf0_MsgContainer"> <div align="left"><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold;"><strong>There is no evidence for a generalised or concentrated epidemic in Saint Kitts and</strong></span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica-Bold;"><strong>Nevis. </strong></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">The precise extent of the HIV and AIDS epidemic is not known, because the required</span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">(2</span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">nd </span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">generation) epidemiological surveillance is not implemented, and HIV and AIDS cases</span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">are underreported in the health sector due to stigma. CAREC estimates that the Caribbean</span></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">regional epidemic is serious, but may have peaked in 2003. <em><strong>Unlike neighbouring counties, Saint Kitts and Nevis does not experience a ‘generalised epidemic’ (defined as more than 1% of the adult population infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS). </strong></em>There is also no evidence for a ‘concentrated epidemic’, i.e. prevalence of more than 5 % in certain most-at-risk groups, such as sex workers (SW) or men who have sex with men (MSM). One study in</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span></span>2005 found 2.4% of Basseterre prisoners living with HIV.</div><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">---National Advisory Council HIV/AIDS SKN - UNGASS Country Report 2007: </span></span></div><div class="ExternalClass" id="mpf0_MsgContainer"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
Total number of HIV diagnoses on SKN 1984-2007 is 280<br />
Annual prevalence in 2006 is ~0.2% (which is considered a stable rate)<br />
</span></span></div><div class="ExternalClass" id="mpf0_MsgContainer"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span></span></div><div class="ExternalClass" id="mpf0_MsgContainer"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Don't Believe All that you Hear! </span></span></div><div class="ExternalClass" id="mpf0_MsgContainer"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span></span></div><div class="ExternalClass" id="mpf0_MsgContainer"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Think before you Speak!<br />
</span></span></div><div class="ExternalClass" id="mpf0_MsgContainer"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Please pass this along.</span></span></div><div class="ExternalClass" id="mpf0_MsgContainer"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">B.<br />
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Other Sources Checked:<br />
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - USA<br />
WHO (World Health Organization)<br />
Pan American Health Organization (this region's arm of the World Health Organization)<br />
UNAIDS (Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS)<br />
US Department of State - SKN Country information<br />
CIA World Factbook<br />
SKN Ministry of Health<br />
</span></span></div></div>simpsonblakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08890536602856856924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153896050572096885.post-60816217556904136172010-09-08T11:07:00.011-04:002010-09-11T17:35:42.686-04:00Comfort Food - Tastes of Home<div class="lname">You're tired of your own cooking.</div><div class="lname">You're tired of Island Food.</div><div class="lname">Nothing Tastes Right.</div><div class="lname"><br />
You may be experiencing a bit of Culinary Homesickness.<b></b></div><div class="lname"><br />
The American franchises in St Kitts just didn't taste like what I was used to at home.</div><div class="lname">There was always something different. No satisfaction there.</div><div class="lname"><br />
KFC used the world's smallest chicken. I'm talking Cornish Game Hen small. And the fastest I even got through the line was 35 minutes. Their shake machine was always disassembled or "not workin'".</div><div class="lname">Domino's wasn't my favorite at home and the St Kitts version was better but not what I considered a great pizza. </div><div class="lname">Subway was almost an empty bun at best and the bread tasted funny.<b></b></div><div class="lname"><b><br />
</b></div><div class="lname">There are some places serving good North American type foods</div><div class="lname"><br />
I call them Secret Foods</div><div class="lname"><br />
I'm a bit of a pizza snob. I was lucky enough to live in the Franklin Ave. neighborhood in Hartford, CT. It's an all Italian neighborhood and the pizza there is wonderful. In fact the whole Central CT area (including New Haven) offers Great pizza.<br />
So I was looking for the good stuff while on St Kitts. Crust, sauce, spices, cheese and toppings. It all has to work together. </div><div class="lname"></div><div class="lname">Spratnet earned a solid <i>B</i>. The Marriott gets a <i>B</i> to <i>B+</i> .<br />
For the <i><b>A</b></i> go to <b>The Pizza Place</b> in Downtown Basseterre!<br />
A Tasty crust which the sauce compliments with plenty of cheese and toppings. Baked right!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_LlQwa8aw9nI/TIv1rIi_h0I/AAAAAAAAACA/RF6YY0IwXmE/s1600/Pizza+Place.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_LlQwa8aw9nI/TIv1rIi_h0I/AAAAAAAAACA/RF6YY0IwXmE/s640/Pizza+Place.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>A Good Value. Short on Atmosphere, Big on YUM! <span id="goog_261446139"></span><span id="goog_261446140"></span><br />
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A Surprise Awaits You! <br />
I heard about <b>Redi-Fried Chicken</b> on Bay Road, in Downtown Basseterre during orientation. It was just a passing comment, so I didn't get around to going there for about a year. My Loss!<br />
To say I was pleased was a major understatement! Crisp on the outside, Juicy on the inside. Well seasoned. Greasy factor well within established parameters. And BIG pieces! Gigantic by Island standards! Bigger than any I have ever bought from any restaurant, fast food place, or Deli-counter in the USA! Good fries!<br />
$22 EC Gets you 4 HUGE Chicken Breasts and a Sub Box Full of Fries. (called Chjps in St Kitts) Split it and have leftovers.</div><div class="lname"><br />
Kittian cooking takes time. A long time. When your blood sugar is plummeting, there is a place for you. <b> </b><br />
<b>The</b> <b>Bar at Rock Lobster</b> in Frigate Bay serves Fish and Chips on record fast time. There's a big piece of Tilapia and plenty of Fries.There is not much of a crowd in the bar even when the restaurant is full. BAR MENU ONLY! About $15 USD.</div><div class="lname"><b>Diabetics keep this one in mind.</b></div><div class="lname"><b> </b></div><div class="lname"><br />
I was raised on a big Sunday Dinner after church every week. The good plates and the good silverware came out. It was the one day a week that we had a roast. On summer days, that meant the house was hot from the oven being on. But it was great! A Juicy Roast, Gravy and Mashed Potatoes, 2-3 Vegetables, and Dessert. </div><div class="lname">You can get this at <b>Ackee Cafe</b> in Frigate Bay. Sunday starting at 1130, they serve up a Roast Dinner Special. Roast Pork, Roast Lamb, or Roast Beef (one each week) served with 3-5 veg., gravy, mashed taters, and Yorkshire pudding. This is so Yummo! Comes in Large or Small size. My wife and I split a Large and have left overs. </div><div class="lname">Skittish about Lamb? Gary serves New Zealand Lamb with Mint Sauce, and It is Incredible! Don't be shy!<b> </b><br />
<b> </b><br />
<b> </b></div><div class="lname">For breakfast, my nod goes to <b>Ackee Cafe</b>. Eggs and omelets done right, and gotten to the table hot. Inexpensive by St Kitts standards. For those liking a bit a "Man vs. Food" challenge in the morning, there is the "Full Monty" a Full English Breakfast of eggs, taters, sausage, bacon, toast, fried bread, and baked beans. It'll fill you up. Mimosas are available, too! Bring 'Em!</div><div class="lname"><b><br />
</b></div><div class="lname">I love HAMBURGERS! </div><div class="lname">Sorry! There are no good Hamburgers served on St Kitts. The beef is different and no amount of condiments and/or beer can fix that. There are some places that come close, <b>Shipwreck Beach Bar & Grill</b> and <b>Ackee</b> <b>Cafe</b>, but it's still just not the same. </div><div class="lname">Sorry! You'll just have to get used to it.<br />
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Go Banish Your Blues!</div><div class="lname">B.<br />
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</b></div><div class="lname"><b>Redi-Fried Chicken</b></div><div class="lname">Bay Road, Basseterre</div><div class="lname">(Across from the Pelican Mall)</div><div class="lname">869-465-1301<b><br />
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</b></div><div class="lname"><b>Pizza Place Restaurant & Bar </b></div>Central St, Basseterre<br />
869-465-2546<br />
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<div class="lname"><b>Ackee Cafe</b></div>Sugars Complex, Frigate Bay <br />
869-762-3616<br />
Or: 869-762-0580<br />
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869-466-1092simpsonblakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08890536602856856924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153896050572096885.post-13945057349755729012010-09-03T16:05:00.015-04:002010-09-03T17:17:22.694-04:00The True Green of Hope<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwy1sM2orPPXAXvKrcelO3Y_X0GEP_KQ1BNV_Xj6_9TDkltUvKioWVvKM2RJJfPO1krGa_qtXU95zVqgxUtyw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br />
<blockquote class="templatequote"><div>"...a green which no artist could ever obtain on his palette, a green of which neither the varied tints of vegetation nor the shades of the most limpid sea could ever produce the like! If there is a green in Paradise, it cannot be but of this shade, which most surely is the true green of Hope." </div></blockquote><blockquote class="templatequote"><div>- Jules Verne <i>The Green Ray</i></div></blockquote>At Sunset, on clear days, people at the beach bars start staring out over the Caribbean Sea. Most have their camera ready. Sure sunsets are pretty but why are they just staring into the setting sun?<br />
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THE GREEN FLASH <br />
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Just as the sun goes over the horizon, there may be a <b>brilliant flash of green. </b>Lasting only a second or two, the Green Flash is a Magical Experience.<br />
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The Green Flash is elusive. I chased it on both coasts of the United States for more years than I am willing to admit. Literally morning and night, as it also occurs at Sunrise. (at the second before the sun comes up) I never saw it until I got to St Kitts.<br />
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And then I was Blessed!<br />
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WOW!<br />
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This is my gift to you...<br />
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Now You Are Blessed!<br />
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You can catch the green flash evening after evening on St Kitts. (weather permitting) <br />
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What you need to see the Green Flash:<br />
A Clear Unobstructed View of the Horizon -this can be from any height <br />
The Caribbean at Sunset, the Atlantic at Sunrise<br />
That's It!<br />
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Recommended viewing sites:<br />
The Dock Bar at Timothy Beach Resort<br />
Shipwreck Bar & Grill on South Friars Beach <br />
Any beach bar on the Strip<br />
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RUSVM Campus<br />
UMHS Campus<br />
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Supply Your Own Picture!<br />
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B.<br />
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Video:<br />
The elusive green flash. At The Dock in Frigate Bay, St Kitts, W.I.<br />
Shaba and Andy holding forth on the music of Lucky Dube.<br />
Property of Blake Simpsonsimpsonblakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08890536602856856924noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153896050572096885.post-43349028328587934192010-09-02T17:08:00.017-04:002010-09-03T12:40:57.855-04:00I'll Text You When I Get There."Hey Shooter! We Just Landed!" <br />
<br />
Well that's what you wanted to say. What you got was "No Network Available."<br />
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Your cell phone won't work on St Kitts. You need a new SIM card.<br />
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Some schools give you a cheap new cell phone when they pick you up at the airport. This is the no frills model. Deal with it. You can contact the local cell phone companies for plan options.<br />
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Most cell phones are prepaid. You have to "Top Up" - buy more "local" minutes. You can do this at school, at stores, gas stations, snack bars, and some bars. Most take your number and "call it in." Look for the signs. You can also buy via phone, (with account) and online.<br />
When in Downtown Basseterre, I like to Top Up at 'Caribbean Gifts and Liquors' by the taxi lot in Port Zante. Ram's in Frigate Bay is quick.<br />
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Using "Local" minutes for International Calls is VERY expensive. For much more affordable International Cell calls, there is "888" minutes. This runs about $0.18 USD / minute to Canada and the USA. These are available on calling card, via phone, (with account) and online. There may be other plans available.<br />
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You can text out of country from your phone. <br />
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During natural disasters and emergencies always TEXT to instead of calling to family and friends as this<br />
1> has a better chance of getting out. 2> uses less bandwidth, letting more messages get out.<br />
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You can use your cell phone to figure out what the Kittian price (ECD) costs in the currency that you are used to using.<br />
Program your cheap phone's "Currency Converter" for 2.70 to 1.00, Eastern Caribbean Dollar (ECD) to United States (USD), using ECD as "Domestic" and USD as "Foreign". This exchange rate remains constant because ECD are tied to USD.<br />
If you think in Canadian Dollars, Euros, Great Britain Pounds, or a different Currency, enter the appropriate exchange rate, again using ECD as "Domestic" and the other Currency as "Foreign." Since these currencies are not tied to ECD, they will change and you will need to then need to change the in your phone.<br />
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Numbers to program into your cell phone NOW:<br />
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Pizza Delivery of Choice (gotta keep your priorities straight) <br />
Your School's Main Number<br />
Landlord<br />
Power Station<br />
Internet Provider<br />
Cable Company<br />
Favorite Taxi Driver<br />
Frigate Bay Taxi Stand (for rides after 10 pm)(fare is 1.5 times the day rate after 10 pm)<br />
Campus Security<br />
Your Island Doctor <br />
School Nurse<br />
Dentist <br />
Veterinarian<br />
Health Insurance Company<br />
Automobile Insurance Company<br />
Mechanic<br />
Family members<br />
<br />
If you don't have a Island Doctor, Dentist, Veterinarian, Favorite Taxi Driver, or Mechanic yet, Get a recommendation and their number from your Orientation Leader NOW!<br />
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You want all these numbers ready to call when you are stressing out. Believe me on this.<br />
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PLEASE CONSIDER DOING THIS (Based on your own judgement and comfort level.)<br />
Put your passport number in the "Notes" section of your phone. I'd label it something memorable, just not "My Passport Number!"<br />
Under the Titles "Health Insurance" & "Automobile Insurance" & "Transportation Insurance" enter the policy numbers in your "Notes" section of your phone.<br />
Under the Titles "Medical Information" & "Medications" enter all medical conditions and all meds and doses in the "Notes" section of your phone.<br />
If your phone is camera equipped, Take CLEAR pictures of your St Kitts Drivers License, and your St Kitts Automobile Insurance. Consider taking a CLEAR picture of your passport. (THINK ABOUT THIS FIRST!)<br />
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C U<br />
B.simpsonblakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08890536602856856924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153896050572096885.post-41372250426663956862010-09-01T15:18:00.001-04:002010-09-01T15:19:11.818-04:00FionaFiona<br />
What a lovely name for a tropical storm.<br />
Once again, the "St Kitts Luck" that I mentioned in my "Hurricanes" post did the trick and the storm tracked away from the island!<br />
Lucky Island!<br />
B.simpsonblakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08890536602856856924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153896050572096885.post-13188090641142972272010-09-01T12:33:00.000-04:002010-09-01T12:33:40.749-04:00Ting is the Thing!YOU ARE SO LUCKY!<br />
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You are in the presence of Greatness!<br />
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It's over there.. in the cooler!<br />
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So Tasty, So Refreshing!<br />
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Your Tongue Will Jump Outta Your Mouth and Slap The Lips Offa Your Face!<br />
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It's TING!<br />
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Ting is the Amazing Grapefruit Soda from the Caribbean!<br />
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Made with real grapefruit juice and bottled on St Kitts, Ting quenches that singular thirst caused by the Caribbean heat.<br />
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Ting will forever be in your memories of St Kitts!<br />
Ting is great right out of the bottle, on ice, as a mixer, or in cooking.<br />
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Try these Drink recipes - 1 to 4 on ice<br />
Brinley's Gold Mango rum and Ting "Sweet Ting"<br />
CSR rum and Ting "Ting with a Sting"<br />
Aged rum and Ting "Sin Ting"<br />
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Use to add a citrus note to recipes and to brighten other flavours. Great splashed on grilled meat and fish.<br />
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Love It!<br />
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B.simpsonblakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08890536602856856924noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153896050572096885.post-80887803032654653322010-08-31T15:32:00.010-04:002010-08-31T18:21:48.116-04:00They've got Mountain Dew! or What NOT to PackDump out your suitcase!<br />
<br />
Trying to carry everything you might need for the next couple years? 6 Mountain Dews a day for 2 years equals...<br />
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Let's look at this.<br />
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St Kitts is not a Desert Island.<br />
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First. St Kitts is a Tourist Destination. That means Souvenirs. That means T-shirts! That means Ball caps! Really cheap tees and caps.That means Shorts, Swimwear, and Cover ups. That means Casual tops. That means Sunscreen, Suntan oil, After Sun products, and Sunglasses! You will want some St Kitts stuff. Trust me!<br />
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Second. All people have skin - and teeth and hair and nails. So there are personal care and beauty products in abundance, Many brands have proved to work under tropical demands. Excess lotions are available really cheap at all seventh (or last) semester sales.<br />
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Third. You are a Student. How many Alumni shirts do you own? Do you want to buy a shirt branded with your new University name? There will be way too many opportunities to buy from your school, club fundraisers, and at your favorite bars and events. Many tees cost $5-10 bucks. Some schools give you a backpack, a water bottle, and a umbrella during orientation.<br />
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Fourth. For the Ladies! Kittian and tourist women dress up! There are plenty of places for dresses and shoes and undergarments and accessories! Duty-free designer purses at Port Zante. Again, Skin, Hair, and Beauty products abound.<br />
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Fifth. St Kitts has been hosting students and tourists for some years now and the stores are stocking items that Americans, Canadians, and Brits want and need. There are Indian and Asian foods available.There is a Coca Cola plant there. There are a few places that sell computers and computer accessories. (see link to Peter,KN)<br />
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Sixth. Somebody is always leaving. Every 4 months students complete their studies and leave the island. Many have goods for sale. The sales start about the third week of each semester and are every couple weeks until the last week of the semester. School supplies, Texts, Surfboards, Snorkels, Masks, and Fins, Cookware, Clothing, Health and Beauty supplies, and Hurricane supplies are usually available for very cheap.<br />
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Seventh. You are likely to go off island and be able to restock during your time in school. Just bring it back.<br />
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Eighth. Lose the printer. Skip the DVDs. Everything is down loaded onto flash drives. Print as needed at school. <br />
<br />
Now back to your suitcase,<br />
Put in: <br />
The 3 most special Tees - The ones that identify you.<br />
3 tank tops (if you wear them)<br />
Flip flops<br />
Sandals (2 pair) <br />
Trainers<br />
Socks (2 pair)<br />
Swimwear (2)<br />
Sunglasses<br />
Raincoat with hood<br />
Hoody - lightweight (if you wear them)<br />
Exercise shorts<br />
Something dressy with accessories.<br />
(The following should not go in your carry-on bag) <br />
Toiletries and makeup.<br />
Insecticide<br />
Sunscreen<br />
Flashlight<br />
Extra Batteries<br />
Tools <br />
A GOOD Kitchen Knife<br />
<br />
Forget the 183 cases of Mountain Dew!<br />
<br />
Now isn't that better?<br />
<br />
B.simpsonblakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08890536602856856924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153896050572096885.post-36031091136690766732010-08-30T14:48:00.000-04:002010-08-30T14:48:18.835-04:00Hurricane Earl August 30, 2010 (First pictures out)<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aground at Timothy Beach</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>simpsonblakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08890536602856856924noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153896050572096885.post-32149484260275746952010-08-30T14:38:00.001-04:002010-08-30T14:50:50.877-04:00HurricanesHurricane Earl is romping past St Kitts right now.<br />
Who knows how bad it will be?<br />
And that's the thing about Hurricanes.<br />
You never know...<br />
<br />
So you've gotta Boy Scout up and "Be Prepared!"<br />
<br />
St Kitts has been blessed since the 90s by not getting hit directly by a hurricane. For the past few years, hurricane after hurricane went north or south of the island. Hurricane Omar in October 2008 was the closest at about 150 miles away. Omar caused little wind damage but the storm surge rearranged the west coast of the island destroying some houses. Our apartment didn't even lose power. Lucky Island!<br />
<br />
I added the link to the National Hurricane Center. (see 'Links')<br />
<br />
Your schools have developed good instructions on "Hurricane Preparedness." Check them out and make your plan. <br />
Shop for staples and supplies early because the stores run out. <br />
Buy some matches for lighting your gas stove. <br />
Ice your cooler or freezer. <br />
Stock up on fresh water. <br />
Charge your cell phone and laptop.<br />
<br />
The Marriott is not a hurricane shelter. Sorry. Its closed today because of the storm.<br />
<br />
I posted the link to the NEMA Hurricane Shelters. (BirdRock is is the closest to Frigate Bay.) (see 'Links')<br />
<br />
Be Prepared! <br />
<br />
B.simpsonblakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08890536602856856924noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153896050572096885.post-8604138621344717422010-08-29T17:39:00.001-04:002010-08-29T17:39:52.546-04:00MedicinesI love St Kitts pharmacies. <br />
<br />
I got two prescriptions filled in St Kitts for $25 US dollars less than what one-half the quantity of one of the same drugs had cost me two weeks before in the USA. And it took only 10 minutes from walking in the door with a written prescription(versus over 2 hours it took at the US drugstore.) And as a frequent shopper at that store, I received an additional 10% discount! <br />
<br />
"Take your drugs with you" is the advice we were given when we moved to St Kitts. That's good advice for the first semester. Take your prescriptions too. <br />
Always keep a two month supply of any medications you take. Supplies can be slow to get to you.<br />
<br />
Know the Brand-name, the generic name, and the UK and South American names for the medications you take. (Paracetamol = acetaminophen = Tylenol. It's called paracetamol on St Kitts.)<br />
<br />
You will need a prescription from a Kittian Physician. The out-of-country won't work at St Kitts pharmacies. <br />
<br />
But here's the deal, Pharmaceuticals can be very cheap on St Kitts! And you often can buy just one! Or any number you want! You make your choice. When I say cheap, I mean cheaper than in the States. <br />
<br />
Not so for over-the-counter (OTC) medications. The brand-name preparations are about three times the US price. Generics or house brands are usually more affordable but still spendy. There are many brands and preparations that you have never heard of and what they are used for is confusing. <br />
<br />
Some drugs just cannot be had from St Kitts pharmacies. That's when it gets interesting.<br />
My wife used www.westcoastdrug.net for 2 years while here to get meds not available through the St Kitts pharmacies.. They are prompt and reliable. If a shipment is overdue they ship a new order directly. Their prices are better than island prices on some meds and they do carry a good selection of meds not just the basics.(and that's talking as a RN) I'd try there first.<br />
A SK-based company that I checked out but haven't bought from is www.medicinesexpress.co.uk. Local phone is 869.469.7433.<br />
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And it can get even more complex, but I'll address that as needed.<br />
<br />
Stay Well! <br />
<br />
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Congratulations, you've made it this far!<br />
<br />
You are going to be a Doctor!<br />
<br />
You've gotten into Veterinary school or Medical school. That alone shows that you are smart, tough, and driven.You have achieved more scholastically at this point than most people. Well Done!<br />
<br />
So you chose to come to St Kitts for school.<br />
<br />
A couple of years in a Tropical Paradise; Beach time, tall cold drinks with little umbrellas, and a Killer Tan!<br />
How Wonderfuly Cool!<br />
<br />
But that's not why you did it...<br />
<br />
You are so clear in your vision and so dedicated to your dream that you have left your home, your friends, and your family. You have traded your life and everything you own for a couple suitcases of clothes, a laptop, and a few years of endless studying and unremitting stress. You've jumped into a great big sea and you expect a long hard swim.<br />
<br />
That is Courageous.<br />
<br />
Smart, Determined. Courageous.<br />
<br />
You will be a Great Doctor!<br />
<br />
B. <br />
<br />
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