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On
to the Atlantic Coast. From
the open air train station at Needsmust the train cuts directly
across the island and to the rough Atlantic coast. Along the
way you get a good whiff of one of the local piggeries, which can
really clear out your sinuses.
There
are a few important rules to keep in mind on the Sugar Train.
1)
Passengers always wave first. Everyone on St. Kitts waves
when the Sugar Train passes, and it's become a fast-draw
routine to see who's the fastest--the passengers or the locals.
2)
Hold on to your hat! Sounds obvious but someone always seems
to lean out for a picture and is shocked to discover there's a breeze
that removes their chapeau. On my trip, one gentleman lost his
hat near the first highway crossing and it was delivered to him by
car
about an hour later
at
a later crossing.
That had to be a special
service not normally done.
Speakers
on both levels of the passenger cars continually pipe in music with the commentary. The music is electic, mostly calypso and
country and western.
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