Elma
On St. Kitts and Nevis we took a ride on the Rum Train. Originally, each sugar plantation had its own sugar refinery. Ruins of these can be seen all over the island. Later the planters decided it was more cost effective to centralize sugar processing and built a railroad to bring the cane in from around the island. Once the EU stopped subsidizing sugar production, refining stopped and all the cane was allowed to go feral.
Some local business men decided that the little railroad could be turned into a tourist attraction. New open air cars were brought in from the US, but little is done to maintain the track. So the ride is definitely a rock and roll experience. Still the staff serves you as many rum cocktails as you want. And some young men in colorful costumes managed to dance in the aisles.
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