The ferry across the strait from St Kitts to Nevis.
Leaving the southern tip of St Kitts behind.
The volcanic island of Nevis.
Charlestown harbour.
The Mark Twain ferry.
Cannon at Charlestown fort. At one stage, Nevis was one of the few islands held by the British. By holding on here, they were able to regain and take over other islands in the Antilles.
Walls of this abandoned fort are crumbling into the sea.
I arrived on Sunday. The town was quiet and closed, but churches were open and full. A bible reading at the Anglican, a lively sermon at the Baptist, singing and dancing at the Evangelist. Different styles of service, but in all cases churches were packed with congregations dressed in smart white cotton dresses and suits.
A small island with an important role in the British West Indies and in America's early history. The Virginia settlers landed here before heading on to America.
And Alexander Hamilton, signer of the US constitution, was born here.
His birthplace by the waterfront. Note how the house is made of blocks of volcanic rock, like many other old buildings and walls.
Nevis was also a major first entry point for African slaves. It was one of the first islands in the Caribbean to cultivate sugar cane. Later on, slaves were still brought here and then distributed to other islands which became larger producers.
A typical road in quiet Charlestown.
A large house next to the Baptist church.
A couple of more modest and more typical houses in town.
Iron rooftop on a hotel.
Evening snooker. Apart from this and one or two other small bars, the town was empty at night.
A typical glass cabinet with fried chicken and fish at the snooker bar.
