Dominica

Dominica became a British possession in 1805 but gained it's independence in 1978. Located between Guadeloupe and Martinique, the island's interior is a lush and rich rainforest. Steep mountains receive rain daily and generate numerous rivers. Dominica was also the last island inhibited by the Carib Indians which were native to the Caribbean.

This was without a doubt our most favorite island during the cruise. The people were friendly and we would like to return someday to do some scuba diving around the island.

Look Ma, no hands!

Shirley and I walked to this botanical garden. It was only about 1 1/2 miles from the ship on the backside of town. This may be a tropical island, but this 'tree' is a cactus of some sort.

The Banyon tree is always interesting.

Here's something you don't find in a garden often. This African Baobab tree was blown down during hurricane David in 1979. Luckily the bus was empty at the time. However, the tree has continued to grow and the main stem is more that 19' in circumference.

A local bread store located on this city street.

Thank goodness for road signs.

We travel 4000 miles for vacation and what does Shirley do????

Just to the right of center in the above left photo, you can see a small roof. One of the local Jah Rastafari men lives there according to our local guide.

Trafalgar falls is a very popular place. There are two falls, called Mother and Father. This area is unstable and a rockslide in 1995 changed the area quite a bit. The photo of the milky water is a hot mineral pool that some like to take a soak in when time permits.

The walking to the falls was a bit slippery at times. Our guide Gerard.

No boulder too moss covered to climb over for that perfect photo!

A panoramic view taken on the way to the falls.

With rain a multi daily occurrence, rainbows are plentiful.