Rogues Chapter #9 The Market -Pâtisserie Luc
Chapter 9 tells the story of how Billy the Irish man started Hastings Farmers Market market place and witnessed it progress past his hopes. It is a multi-ethnic gathering of eccentric personalities. In this chapter 9 story Luc, the French Baker, shares his story of coming to Barbados and setting up his bakery. He creates some of the best french bread you will find anywhere- My favorite is his sourdough. Luc is not alone, there are about a dozen vendors who enhance the day with their own colourful character. It is a mini-United Nations with vendors who are Bajan, French, Britsih and others mingling with visitors from everywhere. The Hastings Market is just off the South Coast Boardwalk, a favourite place to stroll along the ocean. People 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 mystical natural experience. In the center of the boar...