St Vincent and the Grenadines by born2travel.it

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29 March Kingstown (ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES)

The names St Vincent and Grenadines bring to mind a series of exotic and idyllic images of island life. The imagination is not far from the truth.

Here indeed is an archipelago of the Caribbean Sea not yet much exploited for tourism: white sand beaches on deserted islands, crystal-clear waters that lap the shore. We land at Kingstown, the lively capital that preserves the characteristics of the colonial era thanks to its cobbled streets travelled frenetically by its inhabitants.

I love coming across groups of schoolchildren on their way to school, each with their own uniform according to the school they belong to; this is a legacy left by the British!

The remoteness of this and other islands from the rest of the world has created a very particular culture, a strong desire to emulate what is seen on TV. Musical preferences seem closely tied to the various generations. The rastas, no longer very young, appreciate the relaxed rhythms characteristic of old legends like Bob Marley; the younger ones are, instead, attracted by American rappers and almost try to emulate them even in their look.

I liked Kingstown very much for its disorder and for the kindness of its people. Many almost accompanied me, in person, when I asked for information about the post office!

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