Three American visitors have had a delightful time visiting the interesting coastline and outcrop cliffs including an uncommon towering arch at the western end of Anguilla this past weekend.
The magnificent arch is carved by nature in what appears to be solid stone, over a portion of the inshore waters in the rocky Blolly Ham Bay area, providing an arresting view of the ocean and passing boats in the background. It is certainly something worth seeing by Anguillians and other residents who do not usually visit the area.
The American visitors were Fraser Nelson and her two daughters Molly Nelson and Neahbois Nelson, visiting from Salt Lake City, Utah and Cornish, Maine. Fraser is a four-time repeat visitor to Anguilla and, for the most part, over that period, was accompanied by her children.
“We love Anguilla,” Fraser told The Anguillian during a brief pause in their walkabout tour across the exquisite sea rocks, many jutting out towards the expansive ocean. “First off, we love the people – oh it is so much fun to come here and make new friends. We love, of course, the weather and the beaches; we love the culture, and we really love the food.”
As to the coastline, Molly remarked: “We think it is beautiful, and that arch is like the arch in Utah which is called ‘Delicate Arch’ – and is our State’s symbol.”
Just before resuming their cliff-side walk, down to the ‘Blowing Hole’ and then up the higher edges of the coastline, Fraser, who was also a visitor to Heritage Collection Museum at East End, earlier in the week, showered commendation on the museum where so many of Anguilla’s artifacts are housed and exhibited.
“I love that museum because it gives you a sense of the island, and I love to learn a little background of a place before I go there; so it is always good to visit a museum when you first come to Anguilla,” she stated. “When you then travel around, things have more meaning and you can look for certain things; and history brings a deeper sense of richness to your trip and sense of place. When you actually go to the museum, you feel more grounded and more at home. History is very important for any place.”
She added: “We love the newspaper and to read about the elections going on. It is so important to read about the community you are privilege to visit and try to understand the politics.”
