Valley of Desolation

Dominica Study Abroad - Day 16

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June 9th 2010
Today was the day of the dreaded Boiling Lake hike. Clem took us as far as the road would permit, where we then had to get off of the bus and walk the rest of the way. We passed Titou Gorge, where a scene from Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest was filmed, at the start of the trail. In order to reach Boiling Lake, we had to climb Morne Nichols. This was by far the most rigorous hike I h ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Dominica » Roseau

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Dominica was the last of the Caribbean islands to be colonized by Europeans, due chiefly to the fierce resistance of the native Caribs. France ceded possession to Great Britain in 1763, which made the island a colony in 1805. In 1980, two years after... ... read more