Dominica

quick hi from Dominica

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February 25th 2007
a quick note on Dominica--no, it's not the same as the Domincan Republic ! Very rugged island, no sandy beaches but plenty of spectacular rain forest for hiking. We were on our own with no guide, which proved to be a bit tricky as there are so few tourists they really don't have things marked-- Locals were not very outgoing, but I think it was OK. They are not used to mingling with whit ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Dominica

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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