A first-hand account of life in Montserrat
Destiny here:
I noticed something when I woke up this morning at the crack of dawn. A few of the crickets that sing their lullaby at night were still chirping away at the very start of the first new day light. These must be the slow ones.
Talking about starting your morning off right, I have uncovered a new breakfast dish here in Montserrat, one I never considered or even heard about before I got here. What’s ironic is it is in the hot cereal category, and I hate hot cereals. However, this little gem of a breakfast is not only tasty but also a sweet bowl full of energetic fuel for the body. It’s called plantain porridge. It’s filling. I skipped lunch!
Now, in order for you to indulge in this delicacy you would have to befriend a local, preferably a Rastafarian. That was my source anyway. Oh yeah, my objective is to discover the real Montserrat, not the one they would like to be seen or know, and I must admit, the more I dig the more intrigued I get.
Another interesting fact about life on this island is the sheer variety of cultures that live together harmoniously here.
People say that Montserratians are friendly. This is certainly not an understatement, as far as I can tell. However, it is only accurate depending on the location and situation in which you encounter a Montserratian.
As I hear some Montserratians saying, “Montserratians will trample their own to help or put a stranger first.” I guess this could be viewed as both a good and a bad thing, depending on whose doing the viewing.
From my personal experiences so far, the people in Montserrat are warm, accommodating, friendly, and unique.
I have developed one official complaint. This is the availability of transportation on the island. For the average tourist, there are the usual tour buses and taxis. However, for the economically challenged backpacker, catching a bus could be a royal pain. At certain times during the day, buses are usually few and far in between. Not to mention, I am still a bit surprised that the Government here hasn’t established a public bus transportation system with an official schedule. However, that’s about it as far as complaints go, so far.
Until the next time I reveal more insights….
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