Lunch Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This!

Sometimes in life the simple things are what makes me tick, I have been to some of the most famous cities in the world and eaten in some of fanciest restaurants in the world in cities such as London, Paris, Barcelona, Edinburgh, Amsterdam to name a few. I wont deny they were memorable cities and meals and I wont forget them in a hurry, nor will I forget the dent that they made in my wallet because I sure aint rich.

 

What I love about life in Barbados is that if I need a break from work or if work is finished, a fantastic beach is only a short distance away no matter where I happen to be on the island. For me nothing beats heading down to a beautiful beach and just sitting watching the clear blue sea and going for a wee walk along the sands.

 

I suppose my love of beaches and the sea, stems from having been born and having growing up in a city called Aberdeen, which is in Scotland. We also have some of the most amazing beaches in the world and I would often head down there to spend some time chilling out and relaxing.  I can’t see myself ever living anywhere that wasn’t relatively close to good beaches and the sea.

 

The other day I had been working since about 5am and the clock had just struck 2pm. The faithful rooster that lives next door was crowing like crazy, telling me that It was time to call it day as far as work was concerned.  I for one have no intention of working myself into an early grave, and anyway I had got through a power of work. I could rest assured that I had earned my trip to the beach. For me there is no point in working hard if there is no reward at the end of the day, it is what makes me feel good about life and being alive, is having the opportunity to spend some time relaxing with loved ones.

 

I had been so focussed on work and running around meeting people, that I had missed lunch. Fortunately the garage just across the road from Oistins Fish Fry sells the most amazing hot dogs that I have probably tasted in my life, but my wife tells me there is another garage in Barbados that even surpasses them. It only cost about $15 for a 2 loaded hot dogs, 2 mauby’s and can of Heineken, which is about £3.75 back, home in Scotland.

 

The best thing about my late lunch was the view and being able to sit in the sun watching the sea and the fisherman with their spearguns hunting the fish in the bay and this was absolutely free. Everything was perfect the company of my wife, the food and drinks and the location were as perfect as it can get.


Sometimes in life the simple things are all I need to keep me motivated and on the road to living a happy and fulfilling life.  The meal maybe only cost me $15 but It will have a ever lasting effect on my memory. I felt truly inspired to continue working hard to achieve my dreams and aims from life! 

August 21, 2008 | Filed Under Food & Drink 

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2 Responses to “Lunch Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This!”

  1. Vietnam tours on August 22nd, 2008 10:39 pm

    We got a nice time at Phan Thiet too.Thanks!

  2. Mark Trip on July 12th, 2010 11:57 am

    The beaches of Barbados are certainly very alluring and its tough to work when you can go and swim and surf.

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