Just got started, but The Petchary is taking a break for a few days…off to the other side of the Caribbean. I think things will look a lot different from over there…See you later.
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I recently attended a church tea party - such a lovely old-fashioned pleasure. Now, Jamaicans adore hats (men and women, actually) and these were some of the beautiful hand-made creations on display (and for sale, of course). I wish I could wear hats, but I am just not a hat person...
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My side of the caribbean?
Well…Barbados, actually…
keep those wings groomed and glossy Petchary. Happy flying!