During the afternoon, we visited Island Beehive for some sampling of organic honey. All the honey tasted lovely, and I especially liked the Stringy Bark. Afternoon Tea was scones with a choice of strawberry jam or honey. Wasn't too sure about scones and honey, so went for the safe option of jam. As it was quite a warm day, we also indulged in some honeycomb ice-cream. Yummo! The bee out the front of Island Beehive was pretty cool. The eyes are solar panels and the antenna are the lights.
All KI honey is produced by the Ligurian honey bee, introduced from Italy in 1884 and the species has enjoyed isolated population status on the island for more than 100 years. In order to protect and maintain this pure strain of bee, the Island was declared a sanctuary in 1885 and an embargo has been placed on the entry of bees and honey products to the Island.
Thanks for visiting,
Sue.
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