Barbados Adventures
How does the idea of being able to hire a Guyana Arawak Chief & Historian as
your guide for the day in beautiful Barbados and have him show you the
island like no other can - taking you WAY-OFF THE BEATEN TRACK down into
mysterious subterannean caverns in central Barbados, hiking into the hills
of the east coast, & exploring a cascading river ALL FOR US$100 - sound to you?
You are also more likely to get up-close and personal with the islands'
wildlife in their natural habitats with our service - not to mention
enjoying the flexibility of being escorted to some of our most historical
sites (and wherever else you may desire to visit), the only thing that you
will have to provide is the vehicle, we will meet you at your hotel and take
you on an adventure spree you won't forget; and provide you with a view of
Barbados no-one else can!
The US$100 exclusive guide hire fee for Damon covers up to a
maximum of 6 hours - no refund if less time is utilised.
Transportation provided by YOU - so be prepared to rent a car/jeep
for the day of your adventure with Damon.
When in Barbados call
228-0227
and ask for 'Damon' - our head guide and well known
Arawak descendant & autodidact historian.
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Russell & Linda
Here is a what a recent client had to say:
I recently journeyed to Barbados with my girlfriend to visit a friend. Prior to our arrival, we arranged to have Damon Corrie guide us on some island excursions. In particular, we hired Damon to take us caving and hiking. Let me first say that Damon is extremely knowledgeable of Barbados. He took us to spots that are not commonly visited by tourists, and he was able to provide extensive information about the history and nature of the island. Damon also has a pleasant, relaxed demeanor, so he?s an enjoyable person to spend time with.
At any rate, Damon first took us on a caving "expedition". This wasn't my first time caving, but I had no idea what was in store. It proved to be an amazing yet humbling experience. In general, it was a vigorous exercise, requiring us to wend our way through tight crevices and trudge through thick puddles of mud. But it was a lot of fun, and we saw some of the most beautiful rock formations. Incidentally, we also stumbled upon a flock of bats, which were amazing to witness in their natural habitat.
After recovering from the caving, Damon took us on a more leisurely outing. We drove to the East coast of the island and hiked the hills and streams along the ocean. Hiking to the tops of the hills provided some excellent photo opportunities. We could literally see for miles; it was a beautiful image that I'll never forget. The stream hike was scenic as well, though more in terms of the lush vegetation that surrounded us. When we reached the end of the stream, we arrived at a pool where we swam under some small waterfalls to cool ourselves off. It was very relaxing.
In addition to taking us caving and hiking, Damon also invited us to join him for a visit to a series of tide pools along the East coast. Under the light of the full moon, we saw some amazing creatures, from crustaceans to tropical fish. Again, Damon demonstrated his thorough knowledge by answering any questions we had.
In essence, Damon is a wonderful guide. He is professional yet fun to spend time with. He knows a great deal about Barbados, and he?s quite capable at conveying his knowledge. If you're looking to have an adventure rather than a mere vacation, then I highly recommend the expert services of Mr. Damon Corrie. Thanks and enjoy!!!
Russell Isaacson
Email: theatatus@hotmail.com
Guests at Leith Court Apartments
Worthing, Christ Church
April 11th - 20th, 2003
Flynn & Shannon Buckner
Here is a what our first clients had to say:
Having a passion for adventure, Shannon and I decided to venture
out from our beautiful honeymoon resort for a daylong tour of "
The Real Barbados". We couldn't justify leaving such a beautiful
island without seeing it's hidden treasures.
We made a telephone call to Damon and discussed our interests. We
wanted the flexibility to arrange our own agenda and we loved the
idea of having Damon's services all to ourselves. Damon was very
knowledgeable about the island's hidden treasures, history, and
places of interest.
The next morning our rental car arrived at the resort and Damon met
us in the lobby ready to show us Barbados! Instantly, we found
Damon to be friendly, flexible, and sincere in his desire to meet
our expectations. Shannon enjoyed driving around the island. We
were equally relieved to have Damon's assistance regarding the
local driving rules. By the end of the day we were skilled,
confident, honking, Barbados drivers!
Who could leave the island without doing a little caving? So our
first destination was deep into the interior of the island. Along
the way, we saw monkeys playing along the roadside in a sugar cain
field and we learned how they came to find themselves on the island
of Barbados!
When we arrived at the cave we were delighted to find that Damon's
backpack contained everything that we needed for a successful
caving adventure, even cool delicious fruit juice! Now that's
service! We descended down into the opening of the cave and felt
privileged to have the opportunity to discover and explore such a
naturally remote and beautiful place. We discovered that bats
really do live in caves, but somehow they added to the mystical
atmosphere. They were harmless and nonintrusive, except for their
lack of a pleasant aroma! We laughed as Damon said; "Now you know
what people mean when they say that you smell like a bat!"
After our caving adventure, we enjoyed cooling off in the natural
pools of water. I think that we covered almost the entire island
with Damon. We were able to visit every place that we had checked
off in our guidebook the night before!
At the end of our day, we enjoyed visiting with Damon's family and
learning more about their Arawak heritage. We rested on the cool
porch and experienced an overwhelming feeling of "Arawak"
hospitality and peace. It was during this visit that we took a
photograph with Damon and his family. This photo happens to be our
most cherished memory of our times in Barbados.
We strongly recommend Damon's services to complete your Barbados
adventure!
Sincerely
Flynn and Shannon Buckner, USA
Email: Flynn.King@ncmail.net
Newlyweds Flynn & Shannon Buckner from North Carolina, USA; taking a
breather on Joe's River, during their May 10th 2001 Barbados Adventure.
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View of East Coast from Hilltop.
View of East Coast from Hilltop
Damon on East coast hilltop
Damon guiding descent to cave mouth
Damon amidst vines at cave mouth
Hike scene from Joe's River
Tropical forest above cave
Marist College (Poughkeepsie New York) Students on
January 1st 2005 Barbados Adventure Tour
A Note from some Marist College Students
Sitting in the airport in New York all we could do was talk about how excited we were to
go on a personalized adventure with Damon. Once we arrived in Barbados we met up with
Damon and our adventure began. Our expectations were met and exceeded. Damon took our
small group on an intimate tour of the "behind the scene" sights of Barbados including
underground Pirate caves, hidden waterfalls, breathtaking views and dramatic clifts. Looking
back on our two week stay, our adventure with Damon was definetly the hightlight of our
vacation! Thanks for the amazing memories that will last a lifetime!
Lindsay, Kathy, Amy, Paul, & Will
Marist College, New York
Email: Murr50@aol.com
Marist College (Poughkeepsie New York) Students on
January 1st 2005 Barbados Adventure Tour
Chief Corrie with the wonderful students of the Mary Washington
College USA after emerging from a 3 hour exploration of the
Devil's Hole Caverns in Barbados.
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