Dominica is truly a hiker’s paradise. We have spent 4 days out of 7 trekking up and down peaks and valley in a various state of wetness, sliding around in red mud and getting thoroughly dirty. What a joy!
We were fortunate to meet Yolene & Jean (Caffe Latte), extremely keen hikers and their friends and we were able to walk in company which is much more enjoyable.
Most of the trails are extremely well sign-posted and easy to follow. The paths are well defined and when dry a real pleasure with changing landscape, terrain and vegetation. The views at the top are always breathtaking if the rain has eased off.
The most demanding of our hikes, up to the Boiling Lake in the Trois Mornes National Park, will probably be the most memorable.
Portsmouth is definitely the place to be if you are on a boat. It is the most friendly and welcoming place with everyone working hard to ensure that our stay in the bay is pleasant.The bay is very scenic and the small town has a laid back feel which is nice. Again all the local are extremely welcoming. The fresh fruit and veg market is well stocked and we have seen some beauties at the fish market…Mahi-Mahi that big!!
We arrived safely in Dominica. What a contrast, it really feels like we are back into the Caribbean. The island from the sea is just a jagged mass of green and luxurious peaks and deep valleys. A few villages dotted around but nothing as developed as in Martinique. Looking forward to explore it. The Doyle’s guide waxes lyrical about its wonders and we will definitely try to make the most of them… with 9 volcanoes, endless waterfalls, hot springs and a boiling lake, there is plenty to see. And that is before we start speaking about an extraordinary number of birds and flowers.Mind you given the steepness of the mountains around us, not for the fainthearted. Going to be tough. Guess I better find my hiking boots!
This has been our view for the last 10 days….watching the clouds and the rain come and go over the hills surrounding Fort de France has been our daily occupation.