Statia Carnival Opening Jump-Up!

The opening night of the Carnival starts with a float being pulled through the town. In the back there is a live Soca band blasting music into the streets. As it gets closer to the venue more and more people join the float and dance all the way there. There seemed to be a measure of dedication to the dancing. If you hold onto the back of the float and dance a booty shaking conga all the way you are the coolest cucumber. Everyone has a huge party and the air is filled with the smell of BBQ chicken! It couldnt have been more Caribbean. Wonderful!

Banyan Tree In The Garden

This is a huge Banyan Tree hidden in a corner of the garden. Ive only just found it!

Panorama Point

These are the amazing views from the top of the volcano on the island!

Little fluffy clouds

Hummingbird. The golden shot!

A Swan in my Pepper!!!!

Look me in the eye and tell me that isnt a swan!

Nature

Just a few snaps of the wildlife we live with. The massive centipede was found in the kitchen after we had bug bombed the house. A bite from one of these guys will put you in hospital. The two photos of the hummingbirds are my favourite. The second one, if you look closely, has one in flight right in the middle. Ive been waiting ages for a shot like that.