This year, we were in for a surprise. Those of us who have been attending the Village Gourmand since its inception, upon arrival at Karibe were sort of shocked. The large halls were empty, no laughter, no music, I had to ask someone where is the Village Gourmand taking place and was guided to the massive yard beyond the pool area. Karibe’s lush expansive courtyard had been transformed. It literally looked like a little village. The many booths, the different roads, and seeing so many people roaming around, was an entirely new experience. It