2 hrs, 0.8 kms
There's one more town/parish capital on the way that I figure I can make a quick stop in . No serious hiking here...just a quick stroll and parkbench concert and head on my way. I have to switch vans in Kingstown and I don't want to get there too late. And the nice thing is that Layou actually has park benches! by the coast there's a sea wall and row of benches that I'll put to good use.
I'm joined by an older gentleman.  "I'm from Brooklyn," he tells me proudly. "Lived most of my life here--but now I have my house here" he points to a house across the street.  
"I'll bet a house like that would cost a million dollars in Brooklyn" I comment
"It's actually getting very expensive here--with all the retiring immigrants wanting to build and the shortage of building supplies" He tells me.
We get to talking about St Vincent's economic devopment. He has mixed feelings about whether the country is really going to go forward or not. But one thing is not in doubt: he's enjoying his retirement more here then if he were still in New York City!
"You're welcome back any time--just stop by if you ever need anything" He tells me as we part ways .
So I head back to Kingstown, and from there back to my hotel by the airport, where I enjoy one of my favorite snacks here--pudding bread, which is exacty that, bread that kind of tastes like pudding...
Tomorrow I have to get up before down and hop on a plane to the next country. Good thing the airport is across the street.
Conclusions on St Vincent
St Vincent is probably the least devoloped of the 5 countries on my Caribbean trip. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. People still give importance to agriculture here, which I consider vital for the long term well being of a country. And, with a "glass half full" mentality, being underdeveloped means there's a lot of potential! I feel a bit more optimism here then I did in Grenada.
There is still the issue of unemployed youth, which contributed to my feeling of unease when in the larger towns. I don't know if development is really going to solve that problem.
St Vincentians have a long history of resisting occupation. Hopefully they will be able to continue to charter their own course and create a better future for their children--but not develop to much as to set the stage for a future collapse or ecological destruction.  
Overall, I've felt welcomed here and have met several inspiring people. I truly wish the best for this beautiful country.
Goodbye, St Vincent