The summer brings a brief bit of quiet to the island of Barbados, in between the tourist whirlwind and the locals celebrating the Crop Over Festival with its colorful, carnival atmosphere. There is nothing to do but relax and soak in the Caribbean sun while the trade winds keep you cool and comfortable. The usual venues for the vibrant night scenes like St. Lawrence Gap are subdued and desperate hustlers get to know the few travelers by face and name, offering everything from aloe to weed, or even a foot massage.
