St. Elizabeth otherwise known as the "breadbasket parish" of our island paradise has many hidden treasures and gems. Some of these hidden treasures and gems are not even hidden, but, oft times our eyes are open wide shut i.e. even though the beauty is around us, we don't necessarily see it. One such treasure is Bamboo Avenue located in the district of Holland.
Bamboo Avenue is located between Lacovia and Middle Quarters, its approximately two and a half miles long. This avenue of bamboos runs through the now defunct Holland Estate. The bamboos were planted somewhere in the 19th century and there are several theories about the planting of bamboos such as to prevent soil erosion, to provide shade for travellers and to provide fibre to the Lacovia Manufacturing Company to make vehicle lubricants.
There are quite a few rest stops located in Bamboo Avenue, some where you can get a full meal, have a cold jelly coconut, fresh fruits, or a cold Red Stripe Beer. Each rest stop has lots of character for one to enjoy. Due to weather such as hurricanes, drought and persons cutting and burning out the bamboos the coverage of is not as thick as it once was. However, several organizations such as Bank of Nova Scotia NEPA and TPDCO have banded together in rehabilitating Bamboo Avenue.
Whatever the reason that they were planted, these towering bamboo plants create a beautiful canopy and/ or tunnel for travellers to enjoy.... Make sure to stop and visit. I know that we had fun!
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