<p class="ql-block"> 巴斯特尔是加勒比海岛国圣基茨和尼维斯的首都。研读圣基茨和尼维斯攻略，巴斯特尔人的“慢生活”是出了名的。</p><p class="ql-block">Bastel is the capital of the Caribbean island nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis.Studying the guide to Saint Kitts and Nevis, the "slow life" of Basseterre residents is well known.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 漫步在历史街区，感受加勒比海风拂面，巴斯特尔人的生活节奏不紧不慢。这是一种兼具海岛闲适与高品质配套的独特生活。</p><p class="ql-block">Walking through the historical district, feeling the Caribbean breeze on your face, the pace of life in Bastel is unhurried. This is a unique lifestyle that combines the laid-back atmosphere of an island with high-quality facilities.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 与许多热带海岛不同，这里的年平均气温约26°C，全年阳光明媚，你随时可以去蒂莫西海滩游泳放松，或眺望壮丽的山脉与火山景观。</p><p class="ql-block">Unlike many tropical islands, the average annual temperature here is approximately 26°C. The sun shines brightly throughout the year. You can go swimming and relax at Timor Beach at any time, or gaze at the magnificent mountain and volcanic landscapes.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 圣基茨和尼维斯联邦，是一个由圣基茨岛和尼维斯岛组成的岛屿国家，拥有261平方公里的领土和大约48,000居民。官方语言是英语，大多数是黑人，信奉基督教。</p><p class="ql-block">The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis is an island nation consisting of Saint Kitts Island and Nevis Island. It covers an area of 261 square kilometers and has approximately 48,000 residents. The official language is English. The majority of the population are black and they follow Christianity.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 由于这里的大部分日常消费品都需要进口，因此基本生活成本比较高。一个单身男人每月的基本生活费用约1500至2000美元左右。</p><p class="ql-block">Since most of the daily consumer goods here need to be imported, the basic living costs are relatively high. The monthly basic living expenses for a single man are approximately $1,500 to $2,000.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 这是监狱，位于首都巴斯特尔市中心，紧邻警察总部，是一栋历史悠久的建筑，2023年关押260人。</p><p class="ql-block">This is a prison, located in the center of the capital Bastel city. It is close to the police headquarters and is a historic building. In 2023, it held 260 inmates.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 这个国家对老百姓个人税收完全直接免除，没有个人所得税、资本利得税和遗产税，这意味着普通上班族拿到手的就是全额工资，且海外收入无需向本地政府交税。</p><p class="ql-block">This country completely eliminates personal taxes for its citizens. There is no personal income tax, capital gains tax or inheritance tax. This means that ordinary workers receive their full salary in hand, and their overseas income does not need to be taxed by the local government.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 在巴斯特尔港口附近有一座战争纪念碑，碑上刻有圣基茨和尼维斯在一战中牺牲的20人和二战中牺牲的6人的姓名。</p><p class="ql-block">Near the Bastel Port, there is a war memorial. On it, the names of 20 people who sacrificed their lives in World War I and 6 people who sacrificed their lives in World War II are engraved.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 在这里，没有“来不及”，只有“别着急，慢慢来”。</p><p class="ql-block">Here, there is no such thing as "too late", only "don't worry, take your time".</p> <p class="ql-block"> 慢慢来，别着急！</p><p class="ql-block">Take your time, don't rush!</p> <p class="ql-block">END</p>