Dominica

DOMINICA - 17 February 2013

After a nice 50+ mile sail, we arrived in Prince Rupert Bay. Surrounded by lush green mountains, this place gets plenty of rain and they even export water to other islands!

 We were greeted by one of the 'boat boys'. These guys, locals, have formed a type of union to look after their and yachties' interests by making sure that rubber ducks etc, don't get 'borrowed'. They also provide a tour guide service, and can, for a handsome fee, arrange trips around the island. For us, Saffers, they are a bit too over bearing. None of them can give a price on anything without clearing it with Martin first! Goodbye free enterprise!

Enough of that! we did take a trip with our friends from New Horizon and Zinani, after all, and it was great!

Due to time constraints we visited the Northern part of the island.



Left is one of the many waterfalls one can hike to.

Our guide, was extremely knowledgable about all the plants and their uses, he also happened to be a champion black belt karate instructor! Below Kieran puts his hand in a cold sulphur spring bubbling out from a volcanic pipe. There are many of these pools on some of the islands, both hot and cold. As you sail past one gets a whiff of rotten eggs.

Not sure if you can spot the harpoon or spear in this boat. However, Dominica used to give Japan their vote for whaling on the ICW. In return, Japan built a rather large fishing wharf and sponsored supplies for the fishermen. In recent years this has changed. Dominica is now promoting whale watching and tourism.

Lots of rain here, decided our fate to move North, Guadeloupe here we come!