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NEW!! Dominica, the Nature Island
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Receta at anchor in Prince Rupert Bay, near Portsmouth, at the north end of Dominica -
A common sight when you’re anchored in Prince Rupert Bay -
The Cabrits headland just north of Portsmouth, was the site of Fort Shirley, a large 18th-century British garrison -
On the trail to the Boiling Lake, one of Dominica’s must-do hikes (at least for the energetic: expect six to eight hours of hiking) -
Crossing the Valley of Desolation on the way to the Boiling Lake; the earth steams and spits, the air reeks of sulphur, and scalding water bubbles to the surface in this active volcanic area -
At the edge of the Boiling Lake, which bubbles like soup in a giant cauldron -
Dominica is startingly, staggeringly green, two-thirds of it covered with thick rain forest -
In the rain forest, on the way to the Boiling Lake -
The heliconia flowers shine so brilliantly among the foliage it's as if they're illuminated from within -
The island's Caribs, the largest remaining population of indigenous people in the Caribbean, weave baskets from reeds. Some are made with a double layer, so they're waterproof -
In the Carib Territory -
Mangoes and soursops for sale along the roadside in the Carib Territory -
On the Indian River, near Portsmouth -
The sculptural roots of swamp bloodwood trees along the Indian River -
You may recognize the Indian River even if you've never been to Dominica: Scenes in “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest” were shot here -
We sighted this handsome iguana along the Indian River -
Unhappy about our presence, this little Dominica anole has inflated his dewlap -
This boa constrictor sprawled across the road as we returned to the rain-forest cabin where we were staying one night -
Land crab, on the defense -
Boatman, river guide, and accomplished cook Martin Carrierre took us hunting for land crabs near Prince Rupert Bay one night. Catching them requires speed – and caution: That big claw is capable of breaking a person’s finger
Click the links below for more Caribbean island slideshows
- NEW!! Dominica, the Nature Island (68 Photos)
- A few of my favorite photos (18 Photos)
- Dominican Republic (29 Photos)
- Carribbean Travels