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My regular St. Philip early morning hike

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A St. Philip early morning hike
Another beautiful St. Philip sunrise.

One of my many pleasures of being retired is being able to leave home before sunrise and go for an early morning hike in St. Philip.

Everyday on my early morning hike I meet the same people. Some waiting at bus stops, early morning walkers, cyclists and farmers tending their crops and animals.

A lady delivering the morning paper and stopping to talk to everyone. Another sweeping in front of her shop. A man washing his car. An older man sitting on a bench. A lady telling us “be careful on the road”.

I usually stop to talk and purchase some vegetables from one of the many farmers. Okra, cucumbers, pumpkin, tomatoes. Picked fresh while we wait.

The farmers enjoy their job. Meanwhile the buses and cars are filled with disgruntled workers.

These pictures were taken on a number of early morning hikes as I strolled through Blades Hill, Bay Field, Thickets, Three Houses and Mount Pleasant.

I always return home from my early morning hike feeling fresh and ready to do any of the projects I have on my to do list. But never tired or bored.

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A little nostalgia – Three Houses back in the 1950s:

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Three Houses Sugar Factory, St. Philip, Barbados - 1954Three Houses Sugar Factory, St. Philip, Barbados

Three Houses now – all that remains in 2025 is the chimney:

Three Houses Sugar Factory, St. Philip, Barbados - 2025

Thanks to Vishni for the pictures.

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9 responses to “My regular St. Philip early morning hike”

  1. Maria

    You are looking very well and I hope you enjoy life as you always do. xx
    Your German fan and friend,
    Maria

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  2. Jim Webster

    These photos are a nice reminder that there are still beautiful places to see and walk once you are away from the built up and busy areas of the south and west coast.

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  3. Simon Kreindler

    William

    What wonderful photos. One can feel the quiet beauty of all these interesting but little known St Phillip gems.

    Best regards and please keep sharing.

    Simon

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  4. Bill Karr

    I was stationed at the U.S. Naval Facility in Barbados back in the 60’s, and still have absolutely the fondest memories of the island and the people. And I miss eating the flying fish, and there was only one Chinese restaurant in Bridgetown, and it was great! Monkey Hill was always a great hike, and stopping at each of the bars for Banks Beer was challenging, because not many of the beers were cold, except where we sailors stopped to imbibe! I was there when Barbados gained its independence……quite the party!!!

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  5. Leslie Chislett

    Loved the pics. We had to walk to Three houses when Mapp’s lost water supply to bathe, lots of fun. Lots of fish there back in the 1960’s.
    Passed by there earlier this year not the same as I remember it.
    Thanks

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  6. Anita Beatrice Watson

    Interesting read.. My favourite Parish is St Philip.. could it be because it was the first one stayed in. My first journey out of the UK was in 1999 at the age of 42.

    My friend Shirley was turning 40 and had asked if I was coming to help her celebrate this milestone.

    At first I hesitated then I though why not I had never left the country I was born and raised in never had the urge to travel! Why?

    I don’t know but I did on this occasion. First time on a plane and on my own I thought just travel from Manchester I’d be fine..

    I was amazed when I arrived in Barbados what a beautiful place I thought… Why did my parents leave such a lovely place I was in awe of the place.

    Even though I have been to the other Parishes something grabs me in St Philip..

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  7. Mike Harvey

    Really lovely article William and you are so lucky to be able to walk through such a beautiful part of Barbados.

    I really must come back to the island as I will never forget my time there at Boarded Hall, Carrington and Mount Misery though it was many years ago

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  8. Andre Gittens

    Thanks for the photos of St. Philip. I grew up there – first house on the right after you leave the old Sam Lord’s castle. Went to school and church at Holy Trinity. Then went to Mapp’s College for 2 years and then Lodge School for 5 years.

    Came to New Jersey in 1979 for college at Rutgers University. Have a degree in political science and a masters in Librarianship.

    Now retired with my wife! Don’t get to Barbados much anymore!

    Thanks again for helping me relive my youth!

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  9. Carmen Herrgott

    I loved the photographs of Early Morning Walks in St. Philips but also the interesting story of the Windrush scandal.

    I well remember when in the 1950’s shiploads of people went off to Britain in the hope of a better future.

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