I have friends from all across the world, but for some reason summer 2010 was all about the spirit of the Caribbean! The food, the people, the culture. Yummy. It also made me think. As Americans, we share a hemisphere and the 15 or so islands aren't far away. Yet, we never hear anything about their history, politics, current events or economic concerns. This sent me on a journey to ask questions, research and discover for myself.