Where to stay? ... Sea-U! Guest House, Tent Bay, Bathsheba, St. Joseph, Barbados, W.I.

Imagine relaxing in a hammock, dreaming into the blue of the ocean and listening to the fabulous sound of the waves, an everlasting breeze caressing your skin.

Get away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy being a pampered guest at a comfortable, affordable and very special place. Set amidst acres of lush gardens on a cliff overlooking the ocean Sea-U! Guest House is newly built in the style of a traditional Barbados, Caribbean island home and provides spacious accommodation with ocean views.

Hammocks invite to chill out in the shade of coconut palms. Watch the waves breaking on huge limestone rocks and feel the everlasting breeze. Look out for humming birds, lizards and the tricky Green Monkeys, tropical plants and fruit trees. Watch the sun rising or admire the star-spangled sky at nights.

Experience the natural side, the east coast of Barbados, with unspoiled beaches and tidal pools. Many more beautiful beaches and most major attractions are not far away. The finest surf spot in Barbados, Soup Bowl, is within walking distance, and famous Andromeda Botanic Gardens right around the corner.

Start your day with home made coconut and banana bread and settle down for a fine dinner at the dinner table, where you will meet other travelers from around the world.

The friendly staff and the welcoming host will take time to provide tips, background information and insights into the Barbadian culture.

Pride of Barbados - the National Flower of Barbados The National Flower of Barbados is the Pride of Barbados (Dwarf Poinciana or Flower Fence).

This small, graceful tree flowers throughout the year and is a beautiful garden plant. Peacock flowers has beautiful, bowl - shaped flowers, in the colors red, orange, orange - red and yellow. The yellow variety is often called "yellow bird of paradise". The variety of pride of Barbados with red flowers is also called "red bird of paradise".

This plant attracts butterflies such as Monarchs, Peacocks and Quins. The plant is also a source of larval food for Monarchs and Queens.

References to this flower were recorded as early as 1657. It is a shrub and is often pruned into a low hedge. If untrimmed it grows to a height of 10 to 15 feet. It is a member of the Legume family and can be found in other tropical countries. The Pride of Barbados blooms all year round.

Seacat, the gardener

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Uschi Wetzels, Owner and Manager

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