Basic Transportation, St. Lucia
If we'd had more time WE certainly would've went for a ride!
This is a direct quote from the ship's daily handout which is a guide to activities in port and on the ship:
"Please be advised that although the Caribbean is beautiful, it does not have the same infrastructure and facilities as Europe for example. The transport is basic, generally small minibuses often without air conditioning and they cannot accommodate wheelchairs and strollers. The roads can be bumpy with the rugged terrain in places. Everything operates at a slower pace and the guides, what they may lack in professionalism, they more than make up for with their local knowledge and humour. Our best advice is to relax, go with the flow and enjoy your 'Caribbean' experience for what it is."
In our opinion this has to be one of the most condescending things we've ever read. The arrogance and haughtiness of this paragraph really struck a bad chord with us and definitely left a sour taste in our mouths. Bad on ya P&O.
I would personally like to apologize to anyone and everyone who doesn't live in a 1st world country like many of us who are lucky to do so. Please know that not every tourist to your world thinks the way the writer of the paragraph does and we appreciate you and the good that your country has to offer.
I would have used a shot of one of the very colorful minibuses if I'd had one but I didn't but I do think this boat qualifies as basic transport.
PS:
For those in the Show Your EXIF group you should note that the actual lens used is a Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC All-in-One Zoom for Canon APS-C Digital SLR. For some crazy reason it always shows up as a Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8, a lens I've never owned or used!
Basic Transportation, St. Lucia
If we'd had more time WE certainly would've went for a ride!
This is a direct quote from the ship's daily handout which is a guide to activities in port and on the ship:
"Please be advised that although the Caribbean is beautiful, it does not have the same infrastructure and facilities as Europe for example. The transport is basic, generally small minibuses often without air conditioning and they cannot accommodate wheelchairs and strollers. The roads can be bumpy with the rugged terrain in places. Everything operates at a slower pace and the guides, what they may lack in professionalism, they more than make up for with their local knowledge and humour. Our best advice is to relax, go with the flow and enjoy your 'Caribbean' experience for what it is."
In our opinion this has to be one of the most condescending things we've ever read. The arrogance and haughtiness of this paragraph really struck a bad chord with us and definitely left a sour taste in our mouths. Bad on ya P&O.
I would personally like to apologize to anyone and everyone who doesn't live in a 1st world country like many of us who are lucky to do so. Please know that not every tourist to your world thinks the way the writer of the paragraph does and we appreciate you and the good that your country has to offer.
I would have used a shot of one of the very colorful minibuses if I'd had one but I didn't but I do think this boat qualifies as basic transport.
PS:
For those in the Show Your EXIF group you should note that the actual lens used is a Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC All-in-One Zoom for Canon APS-C Digital SLR. For some crazy reason it always shows up as a Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8, a lens I've never owned or used!