The Grand Finale

After nearly a week of cloudy skies and scattered rain showers, we spent our final day on Nevis enjoying some amazing Caribbean weather. From 17^th century churches, an afternoon on the white sandy beach, and waterfalls in the rainforest, to a lobster dinner at an old Sugar Mill-turned resort, we were sure to leave no stones unturned on this tiny chunk of paradise. The perfect weather gave us a chance to experience the rest of what Nevis had to offer. While mom didn’t get to enjoy her first (in)famous “Sunshine’s Killer-Bee,” she managed her picture to prove we tried!

17th Century church near the school

One of only a few black crucifixes in the Caribbean

Pinney's Beach, at Nelson Springs. St. Kitts in the distance

Sand dollars

A small waterfall in the rain forest on the way to Fern Hill

Back to Pinney's Beach for the sunset

Mom and Dad at Golden Rock after dinner

The famous Sunshine's Beach Bar

The Charlestown Experience

Charlestown, Nevis' capital city (or town) is home to not only some very 'local flavor,' but also extends into many neighboring cultures. Every Tuesday morning a boat comes into Charlestown carrying the freshest produce from around the Caribbean. Vendors set up their stands and sell their fruits and vegetables until the late afternoon, at which time they board the boat, and head home after a day's work. My mom was just about as excited to visit the market as my dad and I were to hang out at Ft. Brimstone.

After gathering all the fruit and veggies we could handle, we stopped off to a favorite restaurant of mine so my parents could see what island livin' is all about. We went to the famous Tea House Chinese restaurant, situated in the town square. Needless to say, we had MORE than enough of our fill. Have a look...

Showing off her bunches

Kickin it old school

So fresh and so clean clean

Hungry mom?

Church in town

Tourists.

Fort Brimstone

Dubbed the Gibralter of the West Indies, Fort Brimstone has become an attraction for tourists from across the world. Our Tour de St. Kitts culminated with a trip up a narrow, winding road to experience this fortress. Rather than bore you with historical facts and information about the fort, I'll just show you pictures instead...







If you're into boring stuff like the history of Ft. Brimstone, feel free to check out http://www.geographia.com/stkitts-nevis/knbrim01.htm

Tour de St. Kitts

View of the Atlantic to the left, and the Caribbean to the Right

Our cab driver to and from Mr. X's Shiggity Shack, and Mom's soon-to-be "island boyfriend," offered us a deal we couldn't resist. He gave us a personal tour of St. Kitts on our final afternoon on the island. We headed back up to the lookout point to snap a few shots before heading to the other side of the island. On the way, we spotted dozens of historic churches, settlements, and one of our personal favorites - the sugar mill outside of the Carabelle Batik. Carabelle Batik is a garden and boutique shop hidden up on a ledge in the rainforest. Mom did plenty of shopping, while Pops and I enjoyed the nice mountain breeze.

Family shot

Mama Miller prefers the local flavor

First Caribbean Angelican Church -- and site of Samuel Jefferson's grave (ancestor of Thomas Jefferson)

Is a caption really necessary?

Amazing sugar mills near Caribelle Batik

More of the mills

Say cheeeese

Family shot, on our way up to the garden/boutique

It's been a long day..

Enjoying the views