Chapter #9 Hasting Market -French Baker Luc

The Hastings Market is just off the South Coast Boardwalk, a popular place to walk along the seashore, with its changing tides, wind-blown sand mounds, waves, surf, and weather. People amble, jog, stop to stare, or sprint along for their daily workout. In the center of the boardwalk is the bandstand. From there, and on either side, one can see the bright pink Santa Neta apartments, the ArtSplash Learning Center, a patio cafe, and the Hastings market.

The market is a United Nation of crafts. Many are Bajans, there are also British, Guyanese, Italian, and French, artisans resident in Barbados. About a dozen artisans attend the market with their crafts, art, and farm goods.

In This Chapter of Rogues in Paradise 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 choice is his sourdough. There are also a dozen or so other farmers and craft vendors who enhance the narrative with their own encounters. In fact, the market is a United Nations of crafts. There are Bajans, British, French, Guyanese, and Italian vendors now living and working in Barbados.

The chapter tells the story of how Billy the Irish man established Hastings local market and saw it develop way past his dreams. Billy's motto is "Try it - its the only way you will know if it is a good idea and never fear failure. It is the way you learn."



 Chapter #9 Hasting Farmers Market -Pâtisserie Luc

Hastings Market Barbados