The Island of Grenada

Grenada, the southernmost Windward Island, is best known for its spices (most notably, nutmeg). It is 21 miles long and 12 miles wide. This friendly and laid-back island was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1498. It has been Spanish, French, and British. It was languishing until the 1830s, when its chief crop, nutmeg, became a popular and coveted spice. St. George is a bustling town with lots of tourists and activity. We took a taxi from the airport where we "parked" the helicopter and visited the spice market and a local restaurant called the Nutmeg.

Spice Market in St. George:

We bought a lot of spices from Miss Gloria's:

Everyone is very friendly in the spice market:

Homemade hot sauces, condiments, flavorings, and seasonings are sold throughout the market:

Spice is also packaged in plastic bags...

...or in handmade baskets:

I really enjoy my coconut water!

Decor at the Nutmeg:

Sugar-coated tamarind balls were utterly delicious -- I bought a whole bagful!

Beautiful stone and brick architecture can be found in the towns and villages of Grenada:

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Unique concrete grouting is a special feature of the brick building in St. George

Our pilot, Bill Lavallee, was a helicopter flight leader in the American invasion of Grenada. This year marks the 25th anniversary of that fateful day. Bill recounted the military maneuvers that liberated a group of medical students who were confined by military insurgents, who had rebelled against the repressive dictatorship of Maurice Bishop. The so-called friendly invasion ordered by President Reagan was not without American casualties, but it did result in an end to Cuban expansionism and a threat of Eastern Bloc power on an island with a 9,000-foot runway and close proximity to the United States

This is the memorial on Grenada commemorating the American invasion of the island in October 1983:

Bill Lavallee's friend, Captain Keith J. Lucas, died in the invasion. This monument to him overlooks the harbor:

Comments

[Jan Erickson]

Hi Martha, Thank you so much for this historical and geographical lesson about the beautiful Island of Grenada. With all of the gorgeous pictures and informative text, I feel like I was there with you. The spice market was really facinating. Did you bring back lots of samples? You look very relaxed in that picture. The weather looks just beautiful in all of your pictures. Thanks again for sharing. Jan P.S. I had forgotten about the invasion of Grenada. Thanks for the reminder. J.

[Krystn from PA]

Martha, and co.
Thank you for all the work you put into this excellent blog. I always enjoy the pictures and the information. It must be a wonderful job to be your blogger! Keep up the fab work!

[bernadette]

The updates are so cool! Amazing!!

[Make and Takes]

Okay! I need new fresh spices. I can just see the flavor in the photos from Miss Gloria's. I am sure I still have the same spice rack with the same spices I got as a wedding present 7 years ago. Are they even useable?

[Liisamarja]

what sunny skies you had! i have read that you should freeze spices bought abroad before using them, does that apply to grenadian spices as well?

[Francine]

I am originally from Grenada so this post gives me great joy. As well as makes me homesick! It's been two years since I was there and another trip is long overdue. I'm glad you enjoyed my little island home. Did you try the Callaloo Soup at The Nutmeg Restaurant?

[Kathy]

Martha,
Thanks for the photographs and information about Grenada. I had only known about what I learned during the American invasion of 1983. Thanks for a bit of the history and discussion of the memorials.
I liked the architectural photographs---the stone and bricks as well as the concrete grouting in the towns and villages.
You look as if you are enjoying your coconut water! The tamarind balls also look delicious. I was introduced to tamarind when I first went to Thailand.
The spices look wonderful. I can almost smell them.
Enjoy!
Kathy

[PAULINE MUCCIACCIO]

Hi Martha,
Grenada is such a different island than I had envisioned.
To have an aerial view from a helicopter gives one a more indepth look at the place your're going to see. I remember the first time I was in a helicopter, it was to see Niagraia Falls. Besides viewing the falls, what I also remember from this trip.. my husband saying as the pilot was making his turn..."if the angle of the turn is too sharp we won't have enough lift & we'll drop like a rock"!
Best,
Pauline Mucciaccio

[Desiree']

Martha,
Your blog is excellent and very informative. I have truly enjoyed checking it out everyday, I am so happy to see you enjoying your vacation!

[Margie]

Thank you.

This is an excellent blog.

As a side note--Martha, we can not even see a hint of a sun tan let alone a sun burn---what is a vacation in the sun without it?

[Andrew Ritchie]

I love the photo called "Decor at The Nutmeg." Let's hear it for minimalism!

-Andrew

[Kathy]

Martha,
Your blog today ties in so well with The Martha Stewart Show. Seeing the beauty of the stone and brick architecture in the towns and villages of Grenada and in the shaping and laying of stone on your home at Bedford has made me pay more attention to how stone is used where I live. It was good to learn about the beauty of stone as an organic material as well. Seeing the differences between dry stone walls, dry-looking walls, and walls with cement joints was fascinating.
All in all, it makes me appreciate our natural resources and artisans and landscapers.
Thanks again.
Kathy

[Barbara James]

I discovered this beautiful blog while 'stumbling' the net. Thank you so much! Now, when I open my reader, I am hoping there is a new post from Martha.
And those handmade spice baskets certainly look interesting. I would have bought a couple of those :>

[Amy Garner]

It must have smelled absolutely wonderful there--all those delicious spices in the warm sunshine. MMMM!! Thanks for writing about it so we can imagine for ourselves, too!

[Sarah Worey]

Martha,
I love this blog!! I am currently in Medical School in Grenada at St. George's University. I have never been to The Nutmeg Resturant...I will have to try it! What did you have when you ate there? I am glad to see that you enjoyed your time on the Spice Isle!
~Sarah

[Anne Lucas]

Hi Martha,

Thanks for featuring Grenada on your blog... Keith Lucas, the pilot Bill Lavallee was speaking of who was killed in the invasion, is my dad. I went to Grenada with my mom, sister, and grandparents for the 20th Anniversary of the intervention and hope to go back this year for the 25th. Thanks for bringing awareness to a subject not many Americans know of while showcasing the beauty of the island and its people.

Anne Lucas

[Glennis Parker, retired college teacher]

How wonderful to know that viewers are aware of the sacrifice of our nephew, Capt. Keith Lucas. This family has suffered for nearly 25 years.

[Claudine]

Thanks for sharing your vacation! I love all the spices and that grouting is incredible...
Claudine

[Theresa Lucas-Stephan]

Martha,

Along with my sister, Anne, and Aunt Glennis, a big thanks for mentioning my father, Capt. Keith Lucas', sacrifice and for posting the pictures of the monuments. I very much appreciate that you included this piece of Grenada's history in writing of your trip. We hope you enjoyed the island as much as we did when we visited in 2003.

Theresa Lucas-Stephan

[Denise Fontaine]

Those sugar balls look yummy! Denise Mass...oh I was just featured on Eco Weddings blog? Who new? What a surprise?!
Denise Mass.

[Shirley Moore]

Have you thought of writing a cookbook of just your mother's favorite recipes, using the plain everyday ingredients she must have had to cook with in her day? I think this would be well accepted by all, and especially those of us who like to cook from "scratch" and not using pre-prepared mixes etc.

[africankelli]

How nice that they package the spices. I've been to spice markets all over the world and never seen them wrapped up so nicely!

[Shannon]

Hey Martha.. my 2pm friend! Thanks for posting the blog! It's fun to see where in the world is martha stewart!

[Terry Spencer-Smith]

Love the pictures and the outdoor shopping. As a kid we lived in Antigua and I love tamarinds too. Wish they were easy to get ahold of.
Glad you had a great trip.

[Dona Jadwin]

MOM (more of Martha

[Judy in NE]

Martha, Thank you so much for sharing your photos and all the information about Grenada. I knew nothing about Grenada, but will now put it on my places to visit list. I too can only imagine the fragrance from the spices. I'm wondering if they were reasonable in price? Thank you again for sharing with us - I love your blog!!

[Gail]

I have been going to Grenada for almost 20 years and I think it is the friendliest, most beautiful Island in the Caribbean.

[ercy]

oh wow! grenada looks so beautiful. i also love coconut water - something i look forward to each time i visit relatives in the philippines.

[gal2garden]

MARTHA, I AM VERY EXCITED TO SEE YOUR TRIP TO GRENADA. A FRIEND OF MINE TOOK A TRIP THERE AND GAVE ME A SPECIAL GIFT, WOULD YOU BELIEVE THE SAME SPICE BASKET AS YOUR PICTURE SHOWS! I'M VERY EXCITED TO USE MY SPICES. ESPECIALLY THE NUTMEG. YOU'RE LOOKING GREAT, GIRL..KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK...I'M INSPIRED AND I LOVE YOUR MAGAZINES. THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR TRIP WITH US!!

[Grenada Market]

Thanks for promoting the beautiful island of Grenada. Several of the spices, Tamarind Balls, Jams and Jellies etc of Grenada are now available for sale worldwide on www.grenadamarket.com, please pay us a visit.

[karen]

most beautiful island in the world Grenada. I call it my paradise

[Chich]

Dear Martha,
That's my little Spice Isle you were visiting.
I must say I'm a little jealous looking at you in that picture with that coconut water in your hand.....
AND did you really buy all these tamarid balls???
I hope you left some for me, for I plan on visiting soon and I LOVE tamarind balls!!
There is just this one advice.....Too many at once can leave you with flatuence...if you know what I mean(GAS!) : )
Just pace yourself.

Chich

[Ann Toews]

Dear martha,
Thanks for that post on Grenada. I am a Grenadian by birth and now live in canada. I was so pleased to know you enjoyed your stay in Grenada. I loved the photo with the vendor at the market. It's really nice to see ordinary people featured sometimes. You should return and do a live cooking show with some of the great cooks on the island. It will be great TV!!
I wish you the best in 2008.

Ann Toews

[nina]

yes that is my island where everything is so nice and since after ivan grenada has become so beautiful than ever i love the island of spice where i was born where the people are so friendly and loveing

[Evelyn]

Martha I am glad you enjoyed your trip to Grenada.

You appeared to be really relaxed and enjoying your coconut water.

It is also heartening to know that others consider Grenadians living on the island to be friendly and the the place to be beautiful.

Thanks for giving exposure to my place of birth. Of course, I could not read the blogs without tearing up.

My condolences to the family of Captain Keith J. Lucas on the loss of their loved one.

[yvonne]

hi to you i am so glad you enjoy my little home town and the wormness of the the people and our friendlyness.When you come to grenada you can ask any quistoin and we will make you get an answer.And yes you can use the spices any time it does not expired

[Ken]

Thank you Martha for visiting our beautiful island. Your visit, photos and blog means a lot to us as Grenadians as we try to recover from two devastating storms. We appreciate you very much. For more photos on Grenada, visit my web site at; gigapixphoto.com. I will be posting more photos for 2008.

[Gabriella]

Martha,
A million thanks to you for showing off just a piece of the beauty and warmth of my native land Grenada "The Isle Of Spice", the "Gem" of the caribbean. I feel so honoured to know that someone like yourself sees it fit to spend your vacation on my island.
With the warmth and love of the Grenadian people, you're always welcomed.

[ROSARIO SHAW]

DEAR MARTHA
HOW CAN I GET MY HANDS ON A BASKET OF SPICES?
I CAN'T TRAVEL RIGHT NOW BUT WOULD LOVE TO VISIT GRENADA .
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THOSE BEAUTIFUL PICTURES.

[Miche]

Hi Martha,
I am so happy you enjoyed my homeland. Thanks for sharing your positive experiences. Please return for other visits. Grenada has some of the best unspoilt beaches in the world. If you are adventurous you will enjoy the beauty of our rainforest and other sites around the island.

[Bosslady]

Isle of Spice-Grenada,Not forgetting Carriacou and Petit Martinique...One of the most beautiful and unspoiled chain of islands in the caribbean...Such Natural Beauty...Proud to call it HOME!!!!

[Monica]

The pictures are fabulous. Thank you for sharing them. It looks like you had a great time. You so deserve it.

I love your show. It is so informative. You and your staff are amazing. There is so much bad TV on these days, it is great to see an educational and entertaining show suitable for anyone. Your set is incredible, I hope to make it to the show sometime.

Monica

[TORRENT]

hi matter it a pleasure and u bring such joy to me knowing u visit my country thats grenada i hope u did enjoy our isle of spices and u did take back some with u and u had a blast and hope u will be back soon we love u martha torrent

[Sandra]

Martha, I married a Grenadian thirty years ago and a result visited Grenada each year of our marriage until four years ago when we built our retirement home here. Now I reside here and visit the States every year. The Grenadian people are loving and I feel blessed to have the opportunity to live here. I've watched your show for more years than I can remember and hope to visit the show while in town this year. I've tried to obtain tickets previously but was attempting too close to my arrival date. This year I'm better prepared.

[Michelle B]

Martha,

I really appreciate your vistit and the exposure to the small but beautiful Spice Island. I was born and raised there and it's nice to see that you enjoyed your stay and the warm and friendly nature of the island.

My condelences to Capt. Lucas' family and to everyone else who lost their lives on that faithful day.

[Alice Lucas]

I am Keith Lucas's stepmother and the grandmother of Anne and Theresa, who would make their dad proud. Theresa has a little boy, Maddox; Keith would be a grandfather. He died at age 26 and left a 24 year old widow with a toddler and a baby on the way.
We owe thanks to Leo Garbutt and his family, who run the Calabash Hotel, for the monument to Keith Lucas. The Garbutts and Joe Gaylord, of Twelve Degrees North, have seen us through our grief for almost 25 years

[Jennifer]

Dear Martha,
Thank you for your blog on Greneda. It has been a few years since I have visited that beautiful destination, but after viewing your photos, I must go and visit again. I also purchased my nutmeg at the markets in town and thoroughly enjoyed all the sights and smells. The mountains are beautiful as well - so much green against the blue contrast of the ocean. I am sure you enjoyed yourself and maybe had a bit of breadfruit while you were there?

[Mindy]

Dear Ms. Stewart,

Thank you so much for all the wonderful information

I have long been wanting to tell you that one of my favorite books in the kitchen dates from 1983, it is the "Martha Stewart's Quick CooK".

There are receipes, such as "Chicken Salad with Snow Peas and Water Chestnuts" that I have made time and time again for all these many years, but have never seen featured on your programs.

I'm not sure how to reach you other than this "blog" site, so I hope you receive this information.

Best Wishes,
Mindy

[K]

Martha,

Great view of Grenada, but you know the medical school (St. George's) campus is beautiful too. Also, you should consider a show on cooking themes among different islands. For example, I learned how to make callaloo (a soup style vegetable dish that is full of flavor), while there and every island has different specialty dishes.

Learning about the leaf it is made with, the flavorful spices (including pumpkin) that go into the dish would make a great segment.

[Barbara De Morato]

Hello Martha,
Quite honestly I kept wondering what all the hoop-la was about concerning your blog that you mention from time to time so I decided to "investigate" it for myself. Lo and behold I found myself being drawn into reading every thing that you wrote about. I especially enjoyed the photos but missed seeing a photo of the yacht that you were on. You did share that with us on your show the other day but my husband, Nicky, missed seeing it so I was hoping to find in here. I also want to thank you for all those wonderful recipes you share with us some of which my mom, Vicky, and I have tried and then have passed along to my sister Susan. We are of Polish heritage and loved it when your mom would share some of her Polish recipes with us because it brought back so many memories of my own Babcia in her kitchen cooking away. Although some of the recipes differ from ours we still enjoy seeing how other Polish women make their favorite dishes. Mom and I love watching your show. Every afternoon at 3 PM we stop what we're doing to sit down with you for an hour. One more point of interest here is that we grew up on 7th Street between 1st Street and Ave A....so we're very acquainted with that neighborhood and the Polish butcher shop you buy your kielbasa in.. We too bought our kielbasa in the same store for many many years before moving. We currently live in PA but always remember that area fondly especially when you return to that neighborhood as you did recently before the holidays. We're two of your devoted fans...
Barbara De Morato and Vicky Zabicki..

[Frances]

I am from Grenada and was happy to see it. But you are missing the best part of Grenada, which is Grand Anse. We got the most beautiful beaches in Grand Anse!

[Evis Cato]

Hi Martha.

It wasa pleasure seeing these pictures from my country Grenada. This is my home land that I am so proud of. Seeing them makesme home sick. Didyou try the soups at the mall?

Thank you so much for making it known.

Evis Cato

[Robin Holtson]

Dear Martha:
The invasion of Grenada is not mentioned much these days, but nonetheless it was a very serious situation that faced our Nation. Sincere thanks to Mr. Lavallee and the family of Capt. Lucas for their sacrifice.
Thank you for sharing your pictures and stories with us.
All the best,
Robin

[Arthur Fischel]

Martha,

Thank you for taking the time to visit Grenada where I live. It is truly paradise on earth. However, it is a shame that you have the history of the 'Invasion' by your countrymen wrong! What you have presented is the paranoid US version of events and not what happened in reality!

Best regards,
Arti

[Dr.E.Reginald Buckmire]

Dear Martha:
Apparently, you did get to taste our fine Cocoa Tea and our spicy cocoa balls.
Next time please try this famous products.You can get Greada Cocoa Truffles from LABurdidick.com in New Hampshire.
Reggie Buckmire,Chairman,Grenada Cocoa Association,St.George's.

[Margaret Herrera]

Martha, you have finally found "Paradise", my beautiful island Grenada. There are so many great sites to see, hope you got them all in. No doubt you will return.
Love your show.
"A wannabe Martha"
Margaret

[Prof. Dessima Williams]

Hello Martha,
Thank you for the coverage. Can you next highlight the work of the many organizations such as GRENED, GNOW, GRENCODA, ART and others empowering women, girls, people? This way your readers and viewers can learn how we are fighting poverty amid spectacular beauty! They may even be a part of community tourism which, the best way to truly get to know Grenaa. I encourage all to: skip the hipe and join the fight for development! Thanks again!

[Prof. Dessima Williams]

Hello Martha,
Thank you for the coverage. Can you next highlight the work of the many organizations such as GRENED, GNOW, GRENCODA, ART and others empowering women, girls, people? This way your readers and viewers can learn how we are fighting poverty amid spectacular beauty! They may even be a part of community tourism which, the best way to truly get to know Grenaa. I encourage all to: skip the hipe and join the fight for development! Thanks again!

[Corrine]

Hi Martha,
Thank you for highlighting this aspect of Grenada, truly an extraordinary and beautiful island. There's lots more to see and do and I am certain you will return. I love your work and I'm encouraged by your 'can do' attitude.
On another note as a Grenadian, I would like to express sincerest thanks your Pilot and to the Lucas family for their tremendous work and sacrifice. Rest assured, Grenada is a better place today as a result. His death and that of so many others were not in vain. xxoo

[Anne]

Dear Martha

Lovely to read your article on Grenada. Please let you readers know that in Grenada there are several petroglyph sites and the museum where they can learn about the first people who lived here, the Carib's and the Arrawacks who came from South America.

Grenada has great hiking trails and cooling waterfalls as well as incredible forts and fabulous beaches.

Grenada has won 6 gold medals at the Chelsea Flower show and has several exotic tropical gardens.

Grenada has a spectacular dive-wreck, "the Bianca C". Sports fishing ground are close off shore.

Grenada has Fish Friday and Carriacou Regatta and Carnival, and many other fun community projects to experience!

Grenada is just great, I live here and I would like to show you more about Grenada!

[Joe Janisch]

Hello Martha.
My wife and I had the good fortune to visit Granada one month following the conclusion of the Military Action in 1983. In spite of the destruction caused by the invasion, I recall how appreciative the Granadians were to the Americans for the risk taken. The Granadian people were pleased that the world had taken an interest in their affairs and were willing to assist them whenever possible. I have also have had the good fortune to have made the acquaintance of a talented pianist from Granada with whom I exchange E-Mails. It's a lovely Island with outstanding citizens and someday we will return to Granada.

[Jennifer Edwards-Nixon]

Dear Martha,
I am a Grenadian, resides in Michigan and spent the last five days of the year 2007, On Kona island, Hawaii.Everyday I was reminded of Grenada my paradise island with its rich floral folliage, variety of croton, orchids, ioxia, bird of paradise, ginger lilly, fruit trees sporting papaya, guava, mango, coconut,
almonds...and more. Next to Indonesia, Grenada exported before hurricane Ivan approximated 60 million pounds of nutmeg, used in flavoring for foods and sauces and in medicine for cancer. Delighted you were able to visit and get a taste of the Spice Island. Come again.

[Ann Alves]

Hi Martha, Thanks so much for bringing the wamth of Grenada to me on this cold winter morning in Toronto, Canada. Seeing all those beautiful pictures of my hometown, made me very much home sick. The market is my favourite place to visit whenever I return for a visit. I hope you tried the "crabback" when you visited the Nutmeg. Its made from the meat of the meat seasoned and stuffed back into the back of the crab and baked - hence the name. It is mouth-watering. I hope you had a wonderful time. Please visit us agian.

[Roger P]

As a Grenadian I'd like to express my sincere appreciation to Captain Lucas and the other Americans who gave their lives back in 1983. My heart goes out to their families as well. I am also however deeply saddened by the fact that to this day, the state has chosen to ignore the Grenadian soldiers who lost their lives in the conflict. There is no memorial dedicated to their memories. Recognizing that all those who died were human beings and treating them accordingly, is essential for the healing process.

Finally, I'd like to thank you Martha for giving this beautiful country, which has been through so much, this type of invaluable exposure.

Thank you and God Bless.

[Janel]

At first I thought it was not real to see visitors post my Lovely Island on the globe like that .Thanks for recognizing our beautiful Island and do feel free to visit us at anytime and you can also invite a few friends as well.

[Janel]

Hi Martha
I was just wondering if you also visited the Sister Isles of Carriacou and Petite Martinique.
You enjoyed mainland Grenada butI think you'll even enjoy the sister isles more.....

[Neville from Grenada-Beaches.com]

Martha,
has truly discovered one of the Caribbean's little known secrets: Lovely Grenada, it's spices, friendly people and historic buildings.

I know the spice market very well, and will be looking up Miss Gloria in a couple weeks when I get to Grenada, to restock my diminishing supplies.

If you go to the Nutmeg Restaurant get a seat close to one of the open windows so you can enjoy the views of the inner harbor.

Thanks Martha and do visit again.
Nev

[Jackie D]

Dear Martha
This blog is the best I have read yet. I hope you got to try the national dish of Grenada -"Oil Down". This is a cook-up witht the main ingredients being breadfruit, callaloo, and dumplings and cocnut milk and other vegetables like green fig and white yam. The meat added is based on desire such as salt-fisd or pig-tail or chicken or all of the above. Even smoked herring is used. This is better cooked on what is called a three-stoned fire with wood outside. I know you would have loved trying that. If you didnt, then this is an idea for futre shore to learn indigenous dishes to the island. Lots of island love. xx

[kisha]

dear mather

thank you so much for visiting my wonderful home land Grenada it is such an honour to have someone like you visiting our small and beautiful island. from the pictures shown it looks like you had a great time. Once again thank you for coming. and i wish you continuos success for 2008

[Veronica]

Amazing, I hope Martha had a good time. Next time in Grenada , ask for the spice cloth. It is a print or many print designs ,using the nutmeg as a motif. They are very beautiful and unusual.

Veronica in Grenada

[Jennifer]

Hi Martha! Im so pleased that you enjoyed your time in Grenada! My husband and I ( we got married in December) live in Grenada near the university. He is currently a medical school student at SGU. We both love the island and all of it's glory. When I'm not exploring, I make sure that I set aside time to watch your show. It's one the things that I look forward to every day! I too, frequently buy spices and goods at the local markets in St Georges! Hopefully you can return someday! Thank you for your posts and on this wonderful place.

[Roxanne]

Hi Martha,
I'm really happy that you got a taste of my little island. It seems that you enjoyed yourself a whole lot, we hope that we'll see you here again. Thank you for sharing our spicey island with everyone. Maybe next time when you come you will check out Smithy's Spice shop she has wonderful spices as well, tamarind balls, guava cheese and every essence imaginable.

[Christine]

Hi Martha,

My niece sent this site to me. I am very proud that you have visited my beautiful island and have had so much fun in the sun.

I am a native a Grenada and I wish to thank you for featuring our beautiful island. I hope you had time to visit the rural areas and some of our plantation. The town of St. George, where you took all those lovely photos, is our capital "town", but the real Grenada is in the rural areas "The country" where those spices are grown. A taxi ride through the "country" would have you driving through the nutmeg trees and you would be allowed to pick a nutmet or cocoa from the tree, if you talk to the natives. We are all very proud of our products.

Thank you again for visiting and I hope that more people will experience our treasures. I hope you have had time to take a dip in our ocean.

Do come back now. I hope your article will encourage people to see Grenada in a new light and as a destination for a peaceful and tranquil vacation.

[Donna Preudhomme]

Dear Martha,
I'm happy you enjoyed Grenada.
I am originally from the island
and have not visited in a few years.
Your photos are so warm and vivid,
it really brought so many things
that I've missed, here to me (Miami)
You look amazing, and I love
your choice of photos.
Thank you, for myself and for
Grenada.

[Nicole]

Hi Martha,

I was born in Grenada and raised in New York, where I currently live. It was such a pleasure viewing your pictures and thank you for showcasing our culture and island, "Isle of Spice" on your blog.

Nic

[Nelly]

Hi Martha,

I am so happy that you visited my island. It's been a while since I have been back home. Thanks for sharing the photos. That brought back good sweet memories. Grenada will always be beautiful.

[Kizzy]

Hi Martha,

It was such an honor seeing our beautiful island and culture showcased on your blog. I cannot express my extreme pride and excitement when I saw the photos and comments. Thank you so much!

[Ann-Marie]

Hi Martha

Thank you for featuring our beautiful island of Grenada. I am glad you visited and had such a great time. I was born in Grenada but now live in the UK. My husband is a photographer and he has recently completed a beautiful pictorial A4 coffee table book on Grenada, with over 200 pages of stunning pictures. It really shows the beauty of the island and has the relevant information for potential visitors as well - certainly worth viewing. You can visit www.grenadabook.com for the book and related posters.

[Alison]

Hi Martha,

It was great having you visit the Isle of Spice. We welcome all visitors and are glad when they see an unspoilt country rich with culture and heritage.

We encourage you to continue to visit and bring others with you because Grenada is really a beautiful country with the most friendly people you can find on the face of the earth.

Thanks also for the positive comments and the wonderful photographs.

Alli

[Yvette Michelle]

I am also a chef, and I travel home. (Grenada) at least twice a year just for my spices, It is the most beautiful place in the world. Please go back and buy some more spices. And have a wonderful time in the land of spice.

[Yvette O'Brien]

Hi Martha!

I received your Blog from a friend of mine in Grenada, and was very impressed with the details and photos you provided about the island.

Although I have never visited Grenada, I find the people to be extremely friendly, whenever I have to contact any of them by phone, e.g. calling the hotels to make reservations for the Company that I work at.

I also live on an island here in the Caribbean, which is close to Grenada.... It's Trinidad and our sister island is Tobago, so we are known as Trinidad & Tobago.

Please visit us soon and include us in your Blog.

Thanks,
Yvette

[angela williams]

Thanks for the beautiful pix. Having been born to a Grenadian mother I learned very early about the proud people and beautiful island. My early summer memories are of walking on the esplanade, water falls, the beaches, francos ice cream, cousins, tanties, Nutmeg, Beautiful homes, cinnamon sticks, passion fruit,the history, just to name a few. My Nennie's (RIP) home used to be in the heart of St.Georges. Grenada always has a peice of my heart. thanks for sharing your well respected views.

[Warren Sutherland]

Although St. Lucia is undoubtedly the most stunningly beautiful island in the Caribbean by a long shot, Grenada is a special place with uniquely friendly people. Grand Anse beach is one of the best in the West Indies. Out of Grenada comes one very original and commercially successful product - NutMed. It is excellent. Even US troops in Iraq order it.

[Rosalind]

Grenada has a very rich cultural history besides being known for the American invasion.Im glad you enjoyed the tamarind balls. We Grenadians take great pride in preparation of our condiments. You will find that tamarind balls are now available on line via www.Grenada Market.com It will be shipped to you so check it out.

[dj]

Martha,
I'm excited to know you took the time to visit the little island of Grenada.I too love the spices from Grenada.It's unfortunate that your facts of the invasion is so distorted.The American were never in danger,I was one of them.The danger was started by the Americans.Why is America also playing Big Daddy to everyone and not taking care of heir own people in the USA.The people are the best.That's God's country.

[Susan]

Thank you Martha for showcasing Grenada, you do look very relaxed in the picture. I am orignally from Grenada myself and moved here (Miami) approx 10 years ago, but I miss home terribly and try to get back there at least once a year. The pictures are great but make me homesick, can hardly wait for June, my next visit home.

[Hermione]

Thank you Martha for visiting my beautiful island home. Our spices are the best in the world and our people are the friendliest. Do come again soon. Visitors are always welcome.

[spicegal]

Hey Martha
Many thanks for visiting and showcasing Grenada we are known for our spices and our smiles bring a friend and come again.

[DEBRA MASON]

Hi Marha

I am glad to know that yo enjoyed Grenada. It is truly a wonderful Island. Next time you visit come see us at the Grenada Craft Centre in St.George. All of our work is produced by hand and in most cases all natural.You missed a treat!

[HELEN SALFARLIE]

HI MARTHA;
I AM MOST DELIGHTED IN YOUR INTEREST SHOWED TO MY ISLAND IN THE SUN. YOUR PREVIEWS/SLIDES IS
BREATH TAKING. I AM VERY HAPPY THAT YOUR VISITED THE SPICE ISLAND. HOPE YOU WILL VISIT AGAIN AND THANKS FOR STOPPING BY. ONE LOVE MARTHA...

[Don Blide]

I JUST got back from a cruise and oone of the stops was Grenada,,,,when I first heard we were stopping there I thought to myself....Grenada? Why the heck stop there? The invasion was all I knew about it.
Let me tell you...we went to Bonaire,St Thomas,St Kitts and Aruba..... Grenada was by FAR the best one of them all! I loved it and in the hills the whole place smells like spices! Cinnamon trees,cocoa trees,nutmeg,,,all over the place! Beautiful scenery and the cliff jumpers were pretty cool too! What a secret that place is! Thanks Don