As a West Indian it’s always a little shocking when you hear someone say they’ve never left their country. But then you have to remember that when you live in places like the States that are so gigantic, it’s actually pretty understandable. We live on a tiny island. To go elsewhere we have no choice but to get on a plane and fly. I think West Indians are some of the most adventurous, well travelled people I know as a consequence. We are always wanting to experience something bigger and different from the often stifling smallness we live in. I don’t think people who live on large land masses often appreciate what a luxury it is to be able to get in a car and drive for days, weeks, months even and always see something new. It is something I really envy and miss about living abroad. Large places feel like freedom to me.