How's diving in Dominica

[Amy WJ]

We want to dive and hike. Do you think it's better to wait until after the rainy season? Or does the rain not impact the hiking very much?

 

[pelan-pelan]

Rain didn't bother our hikes. The rain is heavy but did not seem to persist very long. If you're hiking up to a waterfall for a refreshing cold swim then the rain is rather immaterial. On one day of threatening rain we hiked along roads - away from the coast the traffic is minimal, the forest runs right up to the road so you could be on a trail, and if it rains it stays OK underfoot. There are many stone-based tracks left over from plantation days. Walking boots or sandals are sensible - but flip flops will take you to many places. A light raincoat is a good idea but we never needed to use ours. Torch is essential - if you mis-time your return and it gets dark, and also there are caves.

Some of the trails eg Syndicate in the heart of the forest have gravel tracks. The Dominicans have worked hard at providing access to their wondrous contry.

And the ground seems to dry out quickly. And you can thumb a lift.

For more info try emailing Bertrand Baptiste - he works for the Forestry Reserve and is one of the island's leading bird experts.
drbirdy2@cwdom.dm

If all else fails go to Souffriere and lie in the sea-pool on the sand just by the church - there are hot springs welling up into the sea there, relax and observe the sea, sky, forest, - aaaaahh.

 

[Amy WJ]

Thanks for the great info. Can't wait to go!