Cane Toads, Coconut Water, and the Thrush That Wouldn’t Shut Up
A stormy ferry ride, a toxic toad in the bougainvillea, and the relentless song of a thrush. But it was rum, family, and quiet laughter that lingered longest.
https://islandinthenet.com/cane-toads-coconut-water-and-the-thrush-that-wouldnt-shut-up/
Red-tailed Pennant and Band-winged Dragonlet on a Tropical Royalblue Waterlily
On our last full day in Bequia, Bhavna and I paused beside a pond at the Bequia Heritage Museum, watching a Red-tailed Pennant and a Band-winged Dragonlet return again and again to the same violet-blue waterlily.
Antillean Crested Hummingbird in the Ixora
On our last morning in Bequia, Bhavna spotted an Antillean Crested Hummingbird feeding among the red Ixora blooms at the Bequia Beach Hotel.
https://islandinthenet.com/antillean-crested-hummingbird-ixora/
The Last Morning Under the Flamboyant Tree
Our last morning in Bequia unfolded like any other — doves in the grass, the mockingbird in the flamboyant, and Patches climbing the steps for her eggs.
https://islandinthenet.com/the-last-morning-under-the-flamboyant-tree/
Visiting the Bequia Whaling Museum
From rusted anchors to hand-thrown harpoons, the Bequia Whaling Museum preserves a deeply local story—one of skill, sea, and survival.
https://islandinthenet.com/visiting-the-bequia-whaling-museum/
Lunch and a Mojito at Sunset
A hidden lunch spot found through a local tip, and an evening of mojitos, music, and easy conversation under the almond trees.
A Morning Walk Along Friendship Bay
A quiet morning walk along Friendship Road in Bequia with empty beaches, wildflowers, hidden cottages, and two surprise bird sightings—including a lifer Mangrove Cuckoo.
https://islandinthenet.com/a-morning-walk-along-friendship-bay/
A morning walk along Friendship Road in Bequia with empty beaches, wildflowers, hidden cottages, and two surprise bird sightings—including a lifer Mangrove Cuckoo.
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https://islandinthenet.com/a-morning-walk-along-friendship-bay/
The Long Hopeless Hunt for Lunch
What began as a hopeful search for local food turned into a sweaty odyssey across Princess Margaret Beach, up Heart Attack Hill, and through Lower Bay.
https://islandinthenet.com/the-long-hopeless-hunt-for-lunch/