Sailing to Saint Vincent

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Saint Vincent, an island in the Grenadines

Saint Vincent was the stronghold of the Garifuna, descendants of West African slaves and indigenous Carib Indians. Their resistance to colonial forces is the stuff of legend—a saga of defiance that saw them fiercely protect their homeland against the British for over a century. This period of resistance culminated in the infamous exile of the Garifuna to the Honduran coast, but their legacy endures, etched into the island’s soul. Today, the Garifuna’s cultural imprint remains, seen in the island’s vibrant festivals, music, and oral traditions that have been passed down through generations. La Soufrière, the island’s active volcano, has been both destructive and transformative. The most notable eruption in 1902 devastated much of the island, yet it also created the fertile ground that supports the lush agriculture of today.

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