Enlightened Travelers

07/04/2025

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05/04/2025

16/03/2025

Last Sunday March 9th the squad was outside. We toured Coles Cave with a group ranging in ages from 5 years old to 45 years old.
It was the first time for majority including my two children 5 and 14 but definitely wouldn't be the last.
Safe to say we all had fun and did so m a safe and collective manner.

13/02/2025

Jane, originally from the town of Bounemouth in England, now retired lives in London. She reached out to us via email on January 17th, 2025, to partake in one of our hiking/touring adventures in Chalky Mount.
Jane, although a few months from 68, is one of the fitter people you'd ever come into contact with at that age.
She was a competitive distant runner up until about two years ago, having done so for more than 40 years. Growing up, she met and were friends with plenty of people from the Caribbean with Barbados, majorly so. It was always a dream of hers to visit here.
When she had the opportunity to visit here this year, she received a personal copy of the " Barbados in Nutshell " magazine and the article with us here was the most captivating of the attractions offered [in her own words].
She made known that her personal preference typically would be to wear hiking sandals as she wantedas natural an experienceas plausible, and I found it quite fitting to compliment her in [slippers/flip flops ] of my own.
From the time I met and collected her in St Michael, it was as if we had known each other for ages. We spoke from St Michael to St. Andrew and at various points throughout the hiking experience. She, although 67 years old, made light work of the meandering and uneven trails . We only stopped to take pictures or elaborate on conversations. As I can say, both her and I have similarly interesting personal stories .
She also made sure to teach me as much as she can about her upbringing, what Bournemouth was like, and currently how life is in London economically and otherwise . It is one of my favorite experiences whenever hosting international clients with similar language barriers as you can mentally live in a moment, although not experiencing it physically.
We've already planned for her next trip to Barbados...life be spared us both God.

13/02/2025

Last Sunday, once again, I had the illustrious pleasure of hosting Alison, my most frequent client, on yet another sunrise hike. This time around [our third together for 2025], we did the Haggatts old factory yard circuit. We bagan at approximately 5 minutes past 6 o clock, and with minimal stops , we finished this circuit with an hour and a half.
By far, one of the easiest trails in the Scotland District area and probably one of the easier trails you'd likely experience anywhere in Barbados.
Alison is on a mission to hike each hill in the Scotland District area with us here , and I intend to make each experience worth her while.

29/01/2025

I love what I do🫶🏾😊

19/01/2025

Previously, I had the opportunity to conduct a sunrise guided hike. Merlyn, an event planner for weddings, conferences, retreats, etc, reached out via direct message indicating her willingness to experience the hills and thrills of a Chalky Mount guided hike. Although here on a work project and with a hectic time schedule, she somehow got a hike with us fit perfectly into her itinerary.
The time frame we agreed on was perfect for capturing the stunning sunrise and we were also fortunate to have cool and soothing conditions as we had a bit of rain prior to the start of the hike, and outside was a bit overcast adding to the ambience and aesthetics of the hike.
Merlyn has roots in Haiti but lives in the U.S.. It is always thrilling to meet people from varying parts of the world and sharing or exchanging cultural experiences, stories, and the likes, similarly to working as a barman/mixologist in previous years. Sometimes, engament can be so vivid that it results in you feeling as if you've been to their neck of the woods.
Such a privilege...glory be to God.

19/01/2025

😊🫶🏾

16/01/2025

First group hike for the year...the date was Jan 12th 2025....also first Travelers Hike in many months....glory be to God.
16 hikers plus Andrea and myself.
Special acknowledgements to Lisa and her partner, Monique , Orwin ,Bats,Toya , Rose and the crew...10 strong as well as some of the members of the Travelers group Che, Cooke, Gilkes & Janelle as well as the other two that I hadn't catch their names.
We can all attest to have a wonderful experience.

All praises to God.

14/01/2025

Last Saturday, I had the absolute joy and pleasure of conducting my first Coles Cave tour for the year 2025. Nilda, a Guadeloupe national visiting the island, reached out via Instagram enquiring about how she can join one of our hikes or a personal bespoke tour.
After I directed her to the website, she then informed me that her overall preference would be the Coles Cave tour as she had hiked prior but never had the experience of a cave tour. We worked out all the other pertinent details and in a few minutes time, and we were all set.
Personally, I am very proud of the service I rendered as I usually have a more seasoned guide with me in Mr Chris Harper , who has been entering the cave well over 30 years.
Two years ago, we met almost miraculously, and he and his friend John [who now resides abroad] ,showed and toured me around to both entrances of the cave, prompted me on safety protocols [such as informing multiple personnel before entering and informing them to contact the relevant authorities should I not contact them again within the scheduled time frame, how many sources of light will be needed as well as a few other tips and pointers. Safe to say, I heeded... special shout-outs to you, Mr. Harper ...lastly and by no means least, Mr Seth Dolcy .
Seth was very instrumental in making Saturday's experience possible as Nilda opted for pickup from the Oistins area, and I was otherwise engaged during the time frame that would have been suitable for our 10 am. start. He provided a likewise professional and courteous service. Seth usually hikes with the Enlightened Travelers Hiking group and has been a pillar since his introduction. He also did Coles Cave prior and was a definite bonus addition to Saturday's experience.
Judging from the vibes on Saturday ... we all had a thrilling time, and I hope to share similar experiences throughout this year, both with visitors to the island as well as the locals.
Each time I've been, the experiences were pleasantly unforgettable.

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11/01/2025

Glory be to God.
Jabar Henry