Again we decide to do our own thing and easily find a tour guide when we disembark. There is another couple from the ship wanting to go to the same destination so we decide to share. All the tour 'taxis' seat about ten passengers so with only four us it is very comfortable. We set off for Emerald Pond which is at least 30 minutes from port and takes us high into the mountains. Our guide is Marjel and he gives a great running commentary on features of the island as we wind our way upward.
The island of Domenico is 29 miles long and 16 miles wide - 298 square miles - with a population of 71,000. The Caribbean sea sweeps the west coast while the Atlantic ocean laps the east. It is the second most mountainous country in the world. Domenico gained independence from Britain on 3rd November 1978. Sugar cane production is no longer an industry yet there are two rum factories on the island.
Upon reaching the base station we are joined by another guide who takes us for a nature walk through this beautiful rainforest to Emerald Pond. Worth the trek and if you don't jump in and soak up the invigorating crystal clear waters at least dip your toes. Marjel is waiting to continue our tour and he takes us through the Botanical Gardens as we make our way back to the ship. ($100 for the tour - $10 for the rainforest guide)
We decide to have lunch on the ship then catch the free shuttle bus back into town for a further look around. The market is open but every stall is beginning to look the same! We do venture into a bar advertising "weird rum". Turns out the bottles contained all sorts of crazy things - spiders, centipedes, snakes.....yuk!
Another evening of cocktails, gourmet food, wine and champagne.........
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