Rogues in ParadiseChapter Nine Hasting Farmers Market -French Baker Luc

The Hastings Farmers Market is located beside the South Coast Boardwalk, a popular place to walk along the ocean, with its changing tides, wind-blown sand mounds, waves, surf, and weather. People from all walks of life amble, jog, stop to stare, or pelt along for their daily workout. Tropical plants, sea grapes, spider lilies, yuka, sea cabbage, ferns, and shoreline ground cover create a magical outdoor experience. In the center of the boardwalk is the bandstand. From there, and on either side, one can see the bright pink Santa Neta apartments, the ArtSplash Learning Center, a patio cafe, and the Hastings market.

The market is a United Nation of artisans. Many are Bajans, there are also British, Guyanese, Italian, and French, vendors resident in Barbados. About a dozen artisans attend the market with their crafts, art, and farm goods.

In This Chapter of Rogues in Paradise Luc, the French Baker shares his story of coming to Barbados and setting up his business. He makes some of the best french bread you will find anywhere- My choice is his sourdough. There are also a dozen or so other farmers and crafts men and women who liven-up the experience with their own experiences. In fact, the market is a United Nations of crafts. There are Bajans, British, French, Guyanese, and Italian vendors now living and working in Barbados.

The chapter starts with the story of how Billy the Irish man launched the market and witnessed it expand beyond his dreams. Billy's motto is "Try it - its the only way you will know if it is a good idea and never fear failure. It is the way you learn."



 Rogues Chapter #9 The Market -Luc the French Baker

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