Background: The island, with its fine natural harbor at Castries, was contested between England and France throughout the 17th and early 18th centuries (changing possession 14 times); it was finally ceded to the UK in 1814. Self-government was granted in 1967 and independence in 1979.
May 27th 2008Central America Caribbean » Saint Lucia » Castries We sailed to St. Lucia, picked up Donna's sister Debbie at the airport, and visited Pigeon Island in Rodney Bay. Pigeon Island is conserved by the St. Lucia National Trust. We walked to the top of bot ... 3 photos[full story]
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