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to the small entrance of the cave (you'll have to crawl inside). If you can't
find it, just stop and ask in Savannah.
Cultural Excursions
Savannah
The small town of Savannah, east of George Town on A2, is best
known as the home of Pedro St. James , an 18th-century great
house that became known as the “birthplace of Cayman democ-
racy” (see page 146). The town is well worth a visit. Pedro St. James, called
Pedro Castle by residents, has been beautifully restored and is of interest
to history buffs as well as nature lovers thanks to its bluffside perch.
Bodden Town
History buffs can take a self-guided tour of Bodden Town, the city that
served as the original capital of the Cayman Islands. Bodden Town is home
of several historic sites. The Queen Victoria Monument , a place where
men met to discuss politics in the 20s and 30s, is located at Church Street
(the main road) and Old Monument Road.
Turn onto Old Monument Road and continue north to Mijall Road; off
Mijall Road stands a site called Slave Wall or Drummond's Wall .Noone
knows just when this stone wall was constructed, but it is believed that an
enslaved man named Drummond supervised the building of a portion of
this wall.
Continuing east along Church Street to Cumber Crescent is Gun Square ,
where two 18th-century cannons once guarded the channel. Today those
cannons point downward.
Farther east is Meagre Bay Pond , once a hunting ground and now a
sanctuary for the many birds that make this pond their home.
The rich history of the Cayman Islands is sometimes overlooked by travel-
ers enjoying the many shopping and watersports opportunities. Two his-
toric tours are offered by Silver Thatch Excursions (see page 143 for contact
information).
 
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