2 Travel adventures Saint Lucia

Cruise 2025 Caribbean

21 januari - 7 februari 2025 (18 days)

It turns out there are two groups. We do the route in reverse order. The other group boards this afternoon. The order doesn’t really matter. From the bow deck, we see the captain motor the sailboat out of the harbor. Then he heads along the west coast of Saint Lucia. The sun shines, and there is a strong wind. The jib is hoisted, but the motor remains the main propulsion. I order a drink and enjoy the view. We start chatting with an older German couple, Klaus and Diana. They are originally from Wiesbaden. Fortunately, they speak a little English. At least they understand it. Because of the conversation, I don’t realize we have already approached the volcano crater with the famous two Pitons.

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Saint Lucia

Two Pitons

The two famous Pitons mountain peaks of Saint Lucia

Steel Frame

The steel frame must provide protection against earthquakes and storms

Mud Pool

Boiling mud near Soufriere

Offroad vehicle

Overlanding the island of Saint Lucia

A Caribbean Cruise

29 februari 2024 - 16 maart 2024 (17 days)

Saint Lucia is a green island, largely covered with tropical rainforest. Just after ten o’clock, we arrive in Soufrière. The town of Soufrière lies entirely within the volcanic crater. The volcano erupted tens of thousands of years ago. From the crater rim, we have a view of the Pitons, two enormous pointed rock formations. The Pitons themselves are not volcanoes. The rocky peaks were formed by lava flows. The Pitons with Soufrière in the foreground make a magnificent sight. Just outside Soufrière lie the sulfur springs. One guide takes us along the springs. She looks somewhat disappointed that only four people speak English. She promises to speak slowly for the other participants. I look out over an area with several hot springs. Boiling water bubbles up.

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