“Look for the propane tanks.” Those were the directions to Codrington, Barbuda’s only grocery store. Barbuda was not known for having a lot of signs, probably because everyone already knows where to go. Codrington is the only settlement on the island, and home to the vast majority of islanders. It is not “designed for tourists,” and some people may be put off by that fact. But if you want to see how people really live, and explore a colorful village with friendly people and loads of animals, it’s worth a visit. We took a water taxi over from Lighthouse Bay, arranged for us by the resort staff. We really should have…
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“Barbuda, the land where time stands still.” My husband laughed as the airport agent made this comment while checking our passports and boarding passes in the Antigua airport. In response, the agent replied, “No, I’m serious. It’s really beautiful there.” We had hoped that Barbuda would live up to those expectations. I had read about the 17-mile-long beach, the bird sanctuary, and the natural beauty of this island. We were coming for just that experience, one without tourist attractions, without crowds, with just the sound of the waves and the feel of soft sand beneath our feet. Barbuda is located in the eastern Caribbean, just 38 miles to the north…
