Times of the Islands Summer 2015
Presents the "soul of the Turks & Caicos Islands" with in-depth features about local people, culture, history, environment, businesses, resorts, restaurants and activities.
Presents the "soul of the Turks & Caicos Islands" with in-depth features about local people, culture, history, environment, businesses, resorts, restaurants and activities.
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Tours are conducted from a San Francisco-style trolley, outfitted with air conditioning and bar, <strong>of</strong> course.<br />
Concha Woncha Wow!<br />
This fun tour is an introduction to <strong>the</strong> world <strong>of</strong> conch and culture.<br />
By Kathy Borsuk ~ Photos By James Roy, Paradise Photography<br />
There’s no doubt that conch is king in <strong>the</strong> Turks & Caicos <strong>Islands</strong>. This amazing gastropod has long been<br />
both a food source and trading item for <strong>the</strong> people <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Islands</strong>. These days, it is still harvested naturally<br />
by local fishermen and raised commercially at <strong>the</strong> world’s only conch farm here. Most restaurants serve<br />
<strong>the</strong> tasty meat in a wide variety <strong>of</strong> dishes, and <strong>the</strong> pearly-pink shell, along with products made from it,<br />
are popular souvenirs.<br />
Concha Woncha Tours is a fascinating expedition that introduces visitors to <strong>the</strong> amazing world <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
conch—adding an intriguing dose <strong>of</strong> island lore and culture to <strong>the</strong> mix. I took <strong>the</strong> tour this spring and<br />
wasn’t disappointed. It was as fun as <strong>the</strong> name implies!<br />
<strong>Times</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Islands</strong> <strong>Summer</strong> <strong>2015</strong> 41
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