GrandCayman1969

This film was shot by my grandfather, Eric Luke, on Grand Cayman in January/February 1969 while visiting his son (my dad) Colin Luke and daughter-in-law (my mum) Lesley Luke. Eric Luke traveled to the island with his daughter Christine Waters. Christine preserved the films and made them available. Enjoy! Kirsten

[@dominiquestephenson1541]

This was so very nice! I had five wonderful childhood years in Cayman from 1972 to 1978. I was 5 when we moved there from Trinidad, and unfortunately left at age 11 to live in the USA. I remember the island looking like it does here. I went to the Catholic School in Georgetown. I still remember my best friends, Sean Aiken, Peter White and many many others. I never returned but have always wanted to. I never felt as welcome anywhere than I did here. Caymanian’s are the friendliest people on earth! I look at videos of the island today and I am shocked at the buildup and wealth. I am happy to see the National Park at Barkers where I used to play. It’s hard though to see so many of the pine trees cut down along the South Shore, that used to be a magical coastal pine forest. I am also very angry to hear about such a rich government completely neglecting its responsibility to its own citizens. There should be no poor or homeless caymanian’s while the rich expats and corporations live like kings! Thankyou for the visit back to barbecue chicken on the beach! Ha ha......

[@carmileecapearson4704]

Thanks for sharing. Absolutely wonderful.

[@sharonhinds1165]

Thank you for sharing Kristin. 🥰

[@vickyleslie4525]

thank you, nice I grow in cayman at that time I remember those day priceless pretty and peaceful

[@mjtlee]

Thanks so much for sharing these priceless vintage views

[@dobyblue73]

That's so cool, thanks for sharing Kirsten!

[@satyricon55]

So beautiful views of Cayman......Thank you so much.

[@conchyjoe]

Very cool! We didn't get to Cayman until the early 70's. Amazing footage, Rum Point, SMB and the plane loop of the island.

[@nakai123]

Beautiful

[@caymancoin8176]

Wow