Barbados

Easternmost of the Caribbean islands, Barbados is often called "Little England." Barbados means "Bearded One." The name is said to be given by a Portuguese discoverer because of the beard-like vines on the fig tress. Barbados is one of the most densely populated countries in the Caribbean, with a population of 279,000 and size of 167 square meters. The capital is Bridgetown, where we are berthed.

Here are a few fun facts about the island:
-Barbados is hailed as "the land of the flying fish."
-George Washington's only trip abroad was to Barbados.
-Barbados is the birthplace of the grapefruit - a cross between a pommelo and a sweet orange.
-South Carolina was originally settled by Barbadians, and it's first Governor was a Barbadian.