Dominica November 2005
A week-long trip to the mountainous Carribean island of Dominica
(pronounced "Dom-in-EEK-a"). Primary rainforest covers over two thirds
of the island, making it arguably the most untouched island in the
Caribbean. This is not your typical tourist's Caribbean. The best beach
is accesible only by rappeling down the side of a cliff, and the loudest
nightlife hotspot is 15 feet in the air, in a treehouse surrounded by
the cacophony of jungle sounds.
Dates of travel: Nov 18, 2005 to Nov 26, 2005
Duration of travel: 8 days
Photos taken with Canon Rebel XT 350D
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The Bamboo Treehouse
The cottages on the main grounds look very comfortable but I had something more rugged in mind for our stay here one night in a tree house, and one night in their Carib Indian jungle hut. Both require a further 15 minute hike behind the main grounds, up the mountain side, and straight into the rainforest.
Both are located in the privately-owned Rosalie Forest Retreat Preservation. The original owner already began logging when he offered his land for sale. Due to limited funds, 3 Rivers could only purchase a small part of this plot, which is now the Preservation. The Bamboo Treehouse and the Carib Cabin were established as a way to raise money, in hopes that more land can be purchased in the future.
Front view of the treehouse
The Bamboo Treehouse
The cottages on the main grounds look very comfortable but I had something more rugged in mind for our stay here one night in a tree house, and one night in their Carib Indian jungle hut. Both require a further 15 minute hike behind the main grounds, up the mountain side, and straight into the rainforest.
Both are located in the privately-owned Rosalie Forest Retreat Preservation. The original owner already began logging when he offered his land for sale. Due to limited funds, 3 Rivers could only purchase a small part of this plot, which is now the Preservation. The Bamboo Treehouse and the Carib Cabin were established as a way to raise money, in hopes that more land can be purchased in the future.
Front view of the treehouse
Camera: Canon (Canon Eos Digital Rebel Xt) |
Original size: 2304px x 3456px |
Current: 2304px x 3456px |