Probably the Best Gardens in the Caribbean

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After yesterday’s treat, I was planning that today would be more relaxing. So, after a lovely lay in, the morning temperature demanded that I was up, showered, cooled and in breakfast by 08h00! Refreshing watermelon and fresh pineapple, and cool tamarind juice preceded a cheese and onion omelette, all washed down by coffee.

My transport arrived shortly after 09h00 and we set off across the island to the Atlantic coast, climbing through the rain forest before dropping into the (relative) coolness of the East Coast.

Just over an hour after leaving, we pulled off the main road and arrived at the Mamiku Gardens. The Historical Gardens are set in 12 acres of natural woodland and are considered to be the best in the Caribbean. A series of different gardens are hidden throughout the forest, and contain an abundance of orchids, birds, butterflies and Tropical Flowers. There is also a Creole medicinal herb garden. At the top of the garden is an archaeological site, being the location of a late 18^th century plantation house.

After a tour of the gardens, I relaxed with a coconut ice cream in the little café, and watched the bullfinches and hummingbirds at play.

Returning to the hotel, there was time for a cooling dip in the hotel swimming pool before setting off for a sunset cruise. This turned out to be very pleasant trip down the coast from Castries to Marigot Bay on a sea that was so still, the flying fish were blindfold!

All in all, a very relaxing day following yesterday’s … er … relaxing day!

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