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Emerald Pool, amazing waterfall and UNESCO World Heritage Site
March 17, 2008
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Emerald Pool WaterfallThe next day we checked out of Roseau and went on a driving tour of the island. Our first stop was Emerald Pool, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Morne Trois Pitons.…
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Whale Watching in Dominica with Dive Dominica
March 17, 2008
Dive Dominica whalewatching boatWe went on a whale watching trip with Dive Dominica. There are a couple of operators on the island, and we chose Dive Dominica because they had a better web site and we could book by email.…
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Snorkeling in Champagne at Scott’s Head Marine Preserve
March 17, 2008
Snorkeling in ChampagneSnorkeling in ChampagneAbout 20 minutes south of Roseau (an easy drive), there is a park called “Champagne”. It’s actually just a small strip of land and boardwalk bordering the ocean.…
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Rainforest Aerial Tram, Laudat – great excursion if you can make it there
March 17, 2008
Entrance to the Rainforest Aerial TramWhen we visited Costa Rica, we enjoyed the Aerial Tram, which is a tram that slowly glides through the canopy and floor of the forest. The company that operates that tram ride also operates one in Dominica, so we decided to check it out.…
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March 13, 2008
We didn’t have much luck with restaurants in Roseau. We tried a local sports bar/restaurant that was recommended to us called Garage Bar and Grill, but the food was pretty bad, and the service was horrible.…
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Roseau Overview and the Farmers Market
March 13, 2008
Downtown Roseau street near the PortRoseau is not the nicest city and isn’t representative of Dominica- when we were there, there was a lot of drunks and vagrants always wandering around.…
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Driving in Dominica – not for the faint of heart!
March 13, 2008
The only straight road in DominicaDriving in Dominica was very challenging – perhaps some of the most challenging driving we’ve ever seen in 50 countries. In fact, later on, our taxi driver in St.…
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Renting a car in Dominica at Valley Rent a Car
March 13, 2008
The car we rented from Valley Rent a Car, RoseauRenting a car in Dominica proved to be a little difficult. The only international agency that actually answered the phone was Budget, and they explained to me that at Christmas time, they don’t really do reservations – they c
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Ma Bass Guest House in Roseau, great cheapish hotel
March 13, 2008
Ma Bass Guest House, view from streetWe stayed at the Ma Bass Gues House in Roseau, which was one of the few affordable options in the middle of town. The location was great.…
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