On our last trip to Grenada, pretty much all the shops were closed due to COVID, and although we visited the small spice market on Grand Anse beach, I always wanted to visit the main market in St. George’s. So on my 60th birthday, I set out with my daughter and son-in-law to explore downtown. We started out at the St. George’s Spice Market at Young and Grandby. There were a variety of spices and fruit, as well as crafts. My favorite vendor was the gentleman pictured below who customized a carving for a friend back home. We then walked west on Granby toward the Esplanade Shopping Complex. This is…
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Located at the southern end of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean island chain, the country of Grenada is actually three islands, Grenada, Carriacou, and Petit Martinique. Grenada is known as “The Spice Island” for the abundance of spices which are grown on the island. Grenada is the second largest producer of nutmeg, second only to Indonesia. Grenada is a traveler’s paradise with multiple attractions to appeal to all travelers. Grenada’s offers 45 beaches. Grand Anse Beach is the jewel of the island, often rated as one of the best beaches in the world. Waterfalls are found all over the island where you can take a dip in the cool…
