teegeezfun Posted December 19, 2004 #1 Share Posted December 19, 2004 grown there. what else is native to the country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbie Posted December 19, 2004 #2 Share Posted December 19, 2004 Cloves, bay leaves, nutmeg + mace, cinnamon, vanilla, saffron to name the ones I can think of off the top of my head. Cocoa and bananas are grown here as well as a variety of tropical fruits [mangoes, papaya, sugar apples, etc]. Not sure of availability of most of these things after the hurricane as many trees were destroyed, but this page will give you some small idea of the types of local fruits and vegetables you'd find under normal circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolmama_1 Posted December 29, 2004 #3 Share Posted December 29, 2004 We took a tour of Laura's Spice Farm and it was very interesting to see all of the spices and herbs grown there. We also bought them in town to give to friends. Enjoy Grenada:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoreenD Posted December 29, 2004 #4 Share Posted December 29, 2004 We went on Mandoo's tour of the island and went to Douglas spice plantation. We bought nutmeg, cocoa, bay leaf, and cinnamon. $2 for a bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancyox Posted December 29, 2004 #5 Share Posted December 29, 2004 doreend: we're also taking a tour with mandoo in mid-january; my question is: is his tour in a covered, air-conditioned vehicle? does he make restroom stops? my mother-in-law said she didn't want to go because she can't take the sun all day and needs a restroom periodically. i thought i'd inquire on her behalf before she cancels. thanks. nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoreenD Posted December 29, 2004 #6 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Let's see. . .Mandoo's tour was in an airconditioned van. There were restrooms at the port terminal building and one at the spice plantation. There may have been restrooms also at Grand Anse and Grand Etang Crater Lake, but I didn't use those so I can speak about them. Many in our party sounds like they are in a similar situation as your mother-in-law and everyone was fine. You are sheltered from the sun (just beware of sun's rays coming in from the window--I was torched in our air-conditioned jeep in Aruba!). This island is very tropical and if you have the same weather as us, you will see sunshine and some rain. I too, usually need frequent rest room stops and was fine on this tour! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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