Island In The Sun

I am going to visit my family in Barbados.  I've never had the experience to meet any of them in person.  The climate in Barbados regulates an average of 80 degrees year round and the food is remotely different then that of the U.S.  Usually when I travel there are a few things I like to bring with me.  A camera, journal, laptop, and tons of music.  Considering it's Barbados, I would first assume that I  don't know anything about their culture.  I would research everything that there is to know about the Island.  As an outsider, I definitely don't want to offend the natives.  My father is from Barbados so I received most of his genetics which will keep my skin from burning and blistering.  Maybe a small bottle of sun-screen just in case.  To make my experience the best it can be, I would tell myself that I would try everything at least once.  Whether it's an outdoor adventure or trying food that didn't appeal to me, I wouldn't turn it down.  Everyone speaks English, but there are a couple twists about the language.  I know there aren't any books for how they combine words on the Island so it may just have to be an experience that I have to deal with.  I would learn about the different religions and government along with every aspect of the geography.  Since I would be very busy, the end of the trip is where I gather all my pictures, notes, and memories and compile them into some sort of book or mini-film.