airport ithaca Surprisingly, there are relatively few dangerous critters in the sea, and humans are almost never at

Surprisingly, there are relatively few dangerous critters in the sea, and humans are almost never attacked. Nevertheless, it doesn t hurt to be on the lookout for the less friendly among them. You know about sharks, of course. If you see their trademark dorsal fin coming your way, offer utmost respect (and never try to feed them). Most will swim by without any trouble. A grouchy sort may attack, though, and even nurse sharks deliver a nasty bite, so be prepared to move slowly out of their way.

Laudat s elevation is around 2,000 feet. Morne Trois Pitons is almost 4,600 feet at its tallest peak. You can reach Freshwater Lake by car (preferably 4WD) or on foot. A rocky two-and-a-half mile road goes from Laudat, along the south edge of Morne Macaque, almost to the lake. There s some folklore attached to this nine-acre dammed reservoir that involves a one-eyed monster living in a bottomless pool, which makes the lake that much more interesting. Less interesting, even to the point of spoiling its appeal, is the modern-day reality that the lake is a source for an incongruous hydroelectric plant near the village. There are some fine picnic spots around the lake, and if you make a short climb up a steep slope on the southeast shore, you ll be rewarded with a marvelous view of the Atlantic.