This lovely statue is of Napoleon's wife, and sits in a beautiful public park a short walk from the pier in Martinique.
It's not very interesting until you hear the back story. You see, it seems Napoleon's wife was a hero to the slaves in Martinique, she is credited with freeing them.
A short time before my cruise, old documents were uncovered that revealed Napoleon's wife had urged they RE-ENSLAVE the people there.
Result?
The blood red paint splattered across the statue, and the head still hasn't been found.
Can't say I blame them.
By the way, that fetching lady in the picture is my neice. I'm so old...
