Rogues in ParadiseChapter #9 Hasting Farmers Market -Pâtisserie Luc
The chapter starts with the story of how Billy the Irish man launched the local market and saw it develop past his expectations. The market is a multi-cultural gathering of extraordinary people. In this chapter 9 story Luc, the French Baker, shares his story of coming to Barbados and setting up his bakery. He produces some of the best french bread you will find anywhere- My favorite is his sourdough. Luc is not alone, there are about a dozen artisans who enhance the experience with their own colourful experiences. It is a mini-United Nations with vendors who are Bajan, French, Britsih and others mingling with visitors from everywhere. Hastings Market is just off the South Coast Boardwalk, a favourite place to stroll along the seashore, with its changing tides, wind-blown sand mounds, waves, surf, and weather. People amble, jog, stop to stare, or race along for their daily exercise. In the center of the boardwalk is the bandstand. From there, and on either ...