At the south end of the Leewards there is an island of such great
wealth, it mesmerizes you to the point of paralysis; it takes hold of you and will not let go. Its wealth is not in gold; it is in green. Dominica (‘dom-en-ICA’)
is known as the nature island. It is said that if Colombus returned today, this
would be the only island he would recognize as it has remained unsullied since he
first pulled into what is now Prince Rupert Bay in 1493, and where we are now anchored. There is nothing to do on this island
but to experience its beauty: endless rainforests, cascading waterfalls, hot
springs, tiny towns tucked into valleys between volcanic peaks, fresh water
rivers running through vistas that take your breath away, gorgeous beaches upon which human feet rarely trod. I have not been to Hawaii, but I imagine this place would give it a good run for its money. Our
sail here was long and the winds cooperated, but after a mishap with a shredded
jib, we were glad to make landfall. Once we realized what we had found, we
knew this is where we will be keeping our anchor planted for a long time. In the posts to
follow, I will share some history and our experiences. For now, I share some of the sights.
Julianne January 30th, 2017
Julianne January 30th, 2017
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| The Calibishie coast |
The town of Trafalgar
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| Joe at Milton falls in Syndicate Park |
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| The formations at Red Rocks |
