Day 4 - St. Lucia

St. Lucia was our next stop. I was very excited about this port because we had planned a hike in the rainforest. We got up early again and ate breakfast, and prepared for what was listed to be a moderately difficult hike.

We met our tour guide as we got off the boat. We got into a van and drove for almost an hour. Along the way we drove through several small towns and saw beautiful scenic landscapes. We drove out to the end of a road where a walking trail began.

We were off. The hike was not too difficult. The trail was a little rocky and we had to be careful where we stepped. Slipping was a very treacherous thing to have happen, because we were so close to the edge of a cliff at times. The forest was incredibly lush. Vegetation growing on top of vegetation. The plants were relentless in their growth. We also saw several fruit trees that are used by the natives for various cuisine and crafts.

Eventually, we came to a small waterfall that emptied into a natural pool formed by rocks. I jumped in the pool without taking off any clothes. I was sweating from the humidity, and figured wet clothes might be an advantage on the way back. I got up close to the waterfall and posed for a few pictures.

After we got out, we went to a small picnic area where the tour guides had set up a buffet that allowed us to sample several of the fruits that could be found in the rainforest – star fruit, mangos, coconut, as well as a pastry that was made with coconut.

After that we hiked back to the van. We were taken to a few places that really showcased the beauty of the island. At the first stop I bought some great suveniers too. The second place we went to was called Hurricane Hole. It was a bay that was almost completely enclosed by tall hills. It was beautiful. We also drove past a rock formation that was used in Pirates of the Caribbean.

Hurricane Hole

From Pirates of the Caribbean

We came back and spent a little more time in the stores near the ship. We had dinner and then spent some time together just talking. We went to bed not worrying about waking up early. The next day would be an easy and relaxed day.

“It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit.”
-Robert Louis Stevenson

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