Dominica

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Geo: 15.5886, -61.3463

Here's a brief recap of what we did in Dominica:

On our first full day on Dominica the weather was lousy so we carried umbrellas and explored the village of Calibishie and the area around our cottage. We walked to Hodges Beach, Baptiste Beach, and the Red Rock area.

On the second full day we drove across the northern end of the island, stopped and walked down to the Cold Sulpher Springs, and on to the western coast and the Cabrits National Park where we did a bit of hiking. Then drove to the Syndicate Parrot Preserve area before driving back to our cottage.

On the last day we stayed out of the car and did a neat ridge walk among the banana tree farms and fields of fresh vegetables with views across the lush countryside. In the PM we walked down the main road to a side road that led to the other side of Hodges River.

Here are a few pictures from our visit to Dominica.

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Photos

The Bar at the Poz Restaurant
Unique bar stools from coconut palm logs.

Authentic English Breakfast
At the Coral Reef Restaurant in Calibishie.

Calibishie Beachfront.
This was a view from the Coconut Grove Restaurant.

Hodges Beach
Hodges River is flowing into the bay from the right side of the picture.

Red Rocks
This area is sort of a famous spot near Calibishie. It rained the day we were there so it was mostly red mud - not unlike South Carolina's red clay.

Yound Coconut Palms
At Hodges Beach, there were lots of palms sprouting from fallen coconuts.

Prince Rupert Bay
From the entrance road to Cabrits National Park.

At Cabrits NP
Taken from an overlook at the Western summit with Prince Rupert Bay in the background.

Prince Rupert Bay
From an overlook at the Western summit in Cabrits NP.

Ft. Shirley
Taken from the trail to the Western Summit at Cabrits NP.

Ruins of the Commandants House
At Cabrits National Park, where the British commander of Ft. Shirley lived.

Road to the Syndicate Preserve.
This was the way the narrow road to the Syndicate Parrot Preserve was the whole way after we left the main road along the coast. Not sure how far it was but felt like 100 miles - probably more like 10.

Trail to Cold Sulpher Springs
Cold Sulpher Springs was Down a short trail, maybe 1/4 mile.

Cold Sulpher Springs
The actual springs are down the stairs behind me.

Along the trail to Cold Sulpher Springs
Met this lady along the trail. Think she belonged to an old gentleman who had a road side stand and who sold us a Papaya for $10 Caribbean Dollars (about $3.70 US).

Bananas on the tree.
From our ridge walk. The blue plastic bag covers the bananas to protect them from damage from birds.

Ridge Road
Met this lady carrying a bag of something on her head. Saw several folks carrying stuff this way. They have better balance than I.

View on the ridge walk.
Anne along one of the ridge roads - She is usually at least this far ahead of me on our walks or hikes.

The coast in Calibishie village.
After our ridge walk.

Hodges Beach
From the other side of Hodges River. Hodges River flows into the bay from the left side of the picture.

Departing Dominica
Looking north up the coast of Dominica the Red Rock area is visible in the distance.