About a month ago we took our second 'last trip before baby' to the incredible island country of Dominica. It's in the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean, between Martinique and Guadeloupe and is an independent nation not to be confused with the Dominican Republic.
Dominica, The Nature Island, is a volcanic island, unspoiled by tourism, covered with lush rainforest and elfin forest, where rivers, streams and waterfalls abound. Their website says it best:
Dominica, The Nature Island, is a volcanic island, unspoiled by tourism, covered with lush rainforest and elfin forest, where rivers, streams and waterfalls abound. Their website says it best:
Welcome to Dominica, an island as lush as it is unspoiled. Dominica surges from the sea with soaring peaks that seem to be courting the heavens. Virgin flora covers these dramatic mountains, creating swaths of verdant landscapes. The residue of the fiery forces that created the island thousands of years ago, as part of the Caribbean Ring of Fire, bellows in several hot springs, valleys of steaming earth, and a boiling lake which is the second largest in the world. Along with geothermal wonders come natural coolants: hundreds of pristine rivers and streams web the island's lush terrain. Pure rainwater sets brooks and cascades into motion by rushing down picturesque cliffs. Dominica's natural wonders and rich cultural heritage make it an exceptional ecotourism destination. We invite you to visit our island and defy popular notions of a Caribbean vacation.
This is not an umbrella-drink-on-the-beach kind of destination - it's for the outdoor adventurist who revels in forgoing some of the comforts of home. Because this trip was so amazing, it deserves many blog posts - and photos - and we're hoping a return trip in '08! Stay tuned for details and photos about:
- Cocoa Cottages
- Canyoning
- Scuba Diving
- Hiking to Boiling Lake
- Driving - yes, this was an adventure all on its own
- Melvina
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