Some parts of the island are best seen on horseback, and St. Lucia has several facilities that offer hourly cedar rapids cid rental and specialty- riding tours. You ll see the island from a whole new perspective from atop a horse. Some outfitters allow you to take your equine buddy into the ocean for a swim. Others stick to forest paths or cliff trails along the coast. Expect cedar rapids cid to pay EC$50-100/US$20-40 per hour for guided tours, or about EC$150/US$56 for packages that may include transportation to the stables, drinks, or a meal.
758-450-2078 to make arrangements. The Edmund cedar rapids cid Forest Reserve Trail begins seven miles inland from the west-coast highway off the secondary road connecting Soufri re and Fond St. Jacques. Only the fit and tenacious should attempt this 10k/6.2m hike that requires a guide (to prevent cedar rapids cid you from getting lost on side trails) and about four hours of your day (one way). The trail is demanding, but the rewards are great. You ll have incomparable views of the Pitons and Mount Gimie, see huge ferns and incredibly beautiful wild orchids and bromeliads cedar rapids cid growing among the trees, and spot hummingbirds, parrots, and orioles. Expect to get wet since the Edmund cedar rapids cid Forest is one of the rainiest parts of the island. Reach the trailhead by driving about 5k/3m on a dirt road that branches off the main road and turns inland cedar rapids cid from the center of the village of Fond St. Jacques, going toward Mount Gimie. The ranger hut usually has guides available, but you may want to call the Department of Forestry a day or two in advance to make arrangements ( 758-450-2078). The trail isn t a loop, so plan to retrace your steps to return to your starting point, or arrange to be picked up at the trail s end (north of Micoud on the Mahaut road). The trail is open daily, 8am to 4pm; the entrance fee is EC$25/US$10.
From the edge of the village, near the school, you can drive less than a mile inland to the Sulfur Springs and hot water pools. French soldiers once relaxed in baths built around the springs, and today islanders use the steamy waters for bathing and washing clothes. It s possible to hike into the mountains from here to T te Morne, where you ll have a sensational view of Grand Bay on the Atlantic coast.
East Carib Dive is on the beach at Salisbury on the central west coast near the popular Lauro Club Hotel. They run a multilingual operation headed up by Harald Zahn (Germany) B atrice Contr ra (France) and Loni Costello (US). Customized dive trips can be arranged for groups with as few as four divers, and they can handle up to 10 divers on their 200hp aluminum boat. 767-449-6575, cedar rapids cid fax 767-449-6575, www.eastcaribdive. free.fr/ (click on the British flag for the English version). cedar rapids cid
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