This was our third visit to Dominica, and we have learned something new about her every time. Upon our arrival in Prince Rupert Bay which is located in the northern section of the island, Martin Carrierre (AKA Providence) greeted us with a wide smile and freshly cut stems of ruby-red ginger lilies. We first became acquainted with Martin, our P.A.Y.S. (Portsmouth Association Yacht Services) rep, on our initial visit in 2012. Over the years, we have depended on him to advise us on where to go hiking on our own and has taken us touring off the beaten track on many occasions, as well. He beams with love for his Dominica and is well-versed in her history and, interestingly enough, the medicinal qualities of her plentiful flora and fauna. Our time with Martin on this trip was as pleasurable as expected.
So, dear Lady Dominica, we will surely see you again during our travels because we’re certain that our excursions have only scratched your surface and a stop here always leaves us wanting to explore more of you!
We’ll let these photos do the talking-
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| Coffee Tree with red ones ready for hand picking; now you know why it is expensive. |
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| Martin always feeds us well with roadside finds. |
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| These colorful moth caterpillars love plumaria leaves. |
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| Blood Root Tree roots on the way to the "hot tub". |
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| The first of two Spanky Falls in central Dominica. |
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| View of Dominica's eastern coast from our lunch stop. |
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| Carib Tribesmen, often mistaken for Japanese, still process and bake cassava bread in the traditional way. |
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| This Baobab Tree fell on an unoccupied bus during a hurricane. |
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| Part of Jack's Walk in the Botanical Gardens |
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