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Saint Lucia Photo Travelogue (September 2011)

St. Lucia is an island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea. It is more mountainous than most other Caribbean islands. It can boast a drive-through volcano, as well as its own National Rain Forest Reserve. From the distinctive twin peaks of Les Pitons to the cascading majesty of Diamond Falls and the translucent azure sea that frames it all, St. Lucia has it all, including natural waterfalls, breath-taking views, friendly locals and authentic culture. Saint Lucia is the perfect destination, whether you're looking for romance, rejuvenation or adventure.
Saint Lucia Photo Travelogue cover page.
Saint Lucia Photo Travelogue cover page.		 Map of Saint Lucia with the flag indicating Castries.
Map of Saint Lucia with the flag indicating Castries.		 The Castries Central Library.
The Castries Central Library.		 Derek Walcott Square in central Castries was named in honor Derek Walcott’s 1992 Nobel Prize for literature.
Derek Walcott Square in central Castries was named in honor Derek Walcott’s 1992 Nobel Prize for literature.
Façade of St. Marks, a typical merchant's house in St. Lucia.
Façade of St. Marks, a typical merchant's house in St. Lucia.		 A tropical flower that was blooming at St. Marks.
A tropical flower that was blooming at St. Marks.		 Beautiful railing with eagles at St. Marks. You have to drive up a windy steep road (while honking your horn) to get there.
Beautiful railing with eagles at St. Marks. You have to drive up a windy steep road (while honking your horn) to get there.		 The living room of St. Marks shows the comfort of a successful merchant's life in colonial St. Lucia.
The living room of St. Marks shows the comfort of a successful merchant's life in colonial St. Lucia.
It is cheerfully decorated with colorful carpets and striped furniture.
It is cheerfully decorated with colorful carpets and striped furniture.		 Note the family photos and the piano. The family obviously was into entertaining.
Note the family photos and the piano. The family obviously was into entertaining.		 Side table with flowers in St. Marks.
Side table with flowers in St. Marks.		 An interesting mirrored display case with bric-à-brac.
An interesting mirrored display case with bric-à-brac.
The wealthy merchant owner of St. Marks and his wife. They lived in St. Marks until the mid 20th century.
The wealthy merchant owner of St. Marks and his wife. They lived in St. Marks until the mid 20th century.		 The dining room table was used for large dinner parties.
The dining room table was used for large dinner parties.		 The dining room is very tastefully decorated.
The dining room is very tastefully decorated.		 A colorful painting of a St. Lucian Parrot called a Jacquot was painted by C. Cox in 1909.
A colorful painting of a St. Lucian Parrot called a "Jacquot" was painted by C. Cox in 1909.
Another colorful painting of a Caribbean scene was painted by Harold Simmons in 1943.
Another colorful painting of a Caribbean scene was painted by Harold Simmons in 1943.		 There are many exquisite crystal glass pieces in St. Marks such as these swans. They are a centerpiece on the dining room table.
There are many exquisite crystal glass pieces in St. Marks such as these swans. They are a centerpiece on the dining room table.		 Crystal fish on the sideboard in the dining room.
Crystal fish on the sideboard in the dining room.		 Superb crystal bowl with cherubs also on the sideboard in the dining room.
Superb crystal bowl with cherubs also on the sideboard in the dining room.
A unique globe-shaped bar with unusual designs painted on the inside and outside.
A unique globe-shaped bar with unusual designs painted on the inside and outside.		 Another comfortable and cheerful room in St. Marks. The merchant's family lived well in this house.
Another comfortable and cheerful room in St. Marks. The merchant's family lived well in this house.		 View from St. Marks of the Carnival Victory cruise ship moored in the harbor at Castries, St. Lucia.
View from St. Marks of the Carnival Victory cruise ship moored in the harbor at Castries, St. Lucia.		 Close-up of the Carnival Victory. The view from St. Marks is magnificent since it is on top of a hill.
Close-up of the Carnival Victory. The view from St. Marks is magnificent since it is on top of a hill.
Garden at St. Marks. The merchant's house was beautiful on the inside and outside.
Garden at St. Marks. The merchant's house was beautiful on the inside and outside.		 Dolls for sale at a souvenir stand at St. Marks.
Dolls for sale at a souvenir stand at St. Marks.		 Close-up of the dolls, which are typical of St. Lucia and the Caribbean.
Close-up of the dolls, which are typical of St. Lucia and the Caribbean.		 A St. Lucia cap was also for sale at the souvenir stand.
A St. Lucia cap was also for sale at the souvenir stand.
After leaving St. Marks, we drove by the Governor's House in St. Lucia.
After leaving St. Marks, we drove by the Governor's House in St. Lucia.		 View of Caribelle Batik, the next stop on our St. Lucia tour.
View of Caribelle Batik, the next stop on our St. Lucia tour.		 Doorman in a colorful Caribbean shirt at Caribelle Batik.
Doorman in a colorful Caribbean shirt at Caribelle Batik.		 There was also a steel drum player there.
There was also a steel drum player there.
Steel drums are a popular instrument in the Caribbean.
Steel drums are a popular instrument in the Caribbean.		 Rear view of Caribelle Batik, which is housed in 112-year-old Howelton House, the former home of a Victorian doctor.
Rear view of Caribelle Batik, which is housed in 112-year-old Howelton House, the former home of a Victorian doctor.		 The company was established in 1979 to create colorful batik clothing with hand-made care and flair.
The company was established in 1979 to create colorful batik clothing with hand-made care and flair.		 Almost thirty years later, it still draws visitors from all around the world.
Almost thirty years later, it still draws visitors from all around the world.
A great batik shirt and hat combination for sale at Caribelle Batik.
A great batik shirt and hat combination for sale at Caribelle Batik.		 Poster in Caribelle Batik of the St. Lucian Parrot called a Jacquot.
Poster in Caribelle Batik of the St. Lucian Parrot called a "Jacquot."		 Close-up of the Jacquot.
Close-up of the Jacquot.		 Another poster depicting a slice of life St. Lucia scene.
Another poster depicting a "slice of life" St. Lucia scene.
Poster in Caribelle Batik of St. Lucians pulling in a fishing net.
Poster in Caribelle Batik of St. Lucians pulling in a fishing net.		 Outdoor fountain at Caribelle Batik.
Outdoor fountain at Caribelle Batik.		 This decorative iron bench looked inviting.
This decorative iron bench looked inviting.		 View from Caribelle Batik of Castries, St. Lucia below.
View from Caribelle Batik of Castries, St. Lucia below.
This Flamboyant Tree was in bloom at Caribelle Batik.
This Flamboyant Tree was in bloom at Caribelle Batik.		 There were also beautiful tropical flowers blooming there, too.
There were also beautiful tropical flowers blooming there, too.		 A Red Ginger flower at Caribelle Batik.
A Red Ginger flower at Caribelle Batik.		 After leaving the batik shop, we were temporarily delayed by a lumber truck that spilled lumber onto the road.
After leaving the batik shop, we were temporarily delayed by a lumber truck that spilled lumber onto the road.
Sugar cane plants, which are grown to make molasses, one of the ingredients required to produce rum.
Sugar cane plants, which are grown to make molasses, one of the ingredients required to produce rum.		 A typical residential street in Castries, St. Lucia.
A typical residential street in Castries, St. Lucia.		 The houses are painted in pastel colors.
The houses are painted in pastel colors.		 Our next stop was to this souvenir stand on the waterfront in Castries.
Our next stop was to this souvenir stand on the waterfront in Castries.
Sign at the souvenir stand for Piton, the local St. Lucia beer.
Sign at the souvenir stand for Piton, the local St. Lucia beer.		 An assortment of shells were for sale.
An assortment of shells were for sale.		 Banana ketchup is popular in St. Lucia.
Banana ketchup is popular in St. Lucia.		 I did not buy any since I don't like bananas.
I did not buy any since I don't like bananas.
Colorful Caribbean shirts for sale at the souvenir stand.
Colorful Caribbean shirts for sale at the souvenir stand.		 Some women's clothes were hanging up to dry there.
Some women's clothes were hanging up to dry there.		 A competitive game of dominoes was taking place in back of the souvenir stand.
A competitive game of dominoes was taking place in back of the souvenir stand.		 Fishing boats on the waterfront in Castries.
Fishing boats on the waterfront in Castries.
A mural that we passed by on a wall in Castries.
A mural that we passed by on a wall in Castries.		 The mural extended for an entire block.
The mural extended for an entire block.		 Next, we stopped at St. Lucia Distillers in the Roseau Valley located between Castries and Soufriere just past Marigot Bay.
Next, we stopped at St. Lucia Distillers in the Roseau Valley located between Castries and Soufriere just past Marigot Bay.		 A stuffed St. Lucian Parrot called a Jacquot on display at St. Lucia Distillers.
A stuffed St. Lucian Parrot called a "Jacquot" on display at St. Lucia Distillers.
There were also mannequins depicting St. Lucians in olden time such as this woman laborer.
There were also mannequins depicting St. Lucians in olden time such as this woman laborer.		 A mannequin depicting a young St. Lucian boy (perhaps from the days of slavery).
A mannequin depicting a young St. Lucian boy (perhaps from the days of slavery).		 The rum is cured in barrels.
The rum is cured in barrels.		 The rum mixture is heated and distilled in either a pot still or column (continuous) still.
The rum mixture is heated and distilled in either a pot still or column (continuous) still.
Each produces a distinct flavor. Each level of extraction gives a unique character to the spirit.
Each produces a distinct flavor. Each level of extraction gives a unique character to the spirit.		 This man at St. Lucia Distillers explained how rum is made.
This man at St. Lucia Distillers explained how rum is made.		 Ingredients that are used in the rum-making process.
Ingredients that are used in the rum-making process.		 They also had an exhibition on the annual Carnival festival held every year in St. Lucia.
They also had an exhibition on the annual Carnival festival held every year in St. Lucia.
Poster describing Carnival in St. Lucia.
Poster describing Carnival in St. Lucia.		 Mannequin of a musician playing calypso rhythms.
Mannequin of a musician playing calypso rhythms.		 A great lion mask and mannequin.
A great lion mask and mannequin.		 More Carnival glitz on display.
More Carnival glitz on display.
A rum distillery would not be complete without a rum tasting.
A rum distillery would not be complete without a rum tasting.		 This fellow tourist was enjoying the rum samples!
This fellow tourist was enjoying the rum samples!		 A rum poster that was on display at St. Lucia Distillers.
A rum poster that was on display at St. Lucia Distillers.		 Another poster advertising Smugglers Rum Punch.
Another poster advertising Smugglers Rum Punch.
View of Marigot Bay in St. Lucia, a well known yachtsman's haven.
View of Marigot Bay in St. Lucia, a well known yachtsman's haven.		 A well stocked bar with St. Lucian rum with a view of Marigot Bay in the background.
A well stocked bar with St. Lucian rum with a view of Marigot Bay in the background.		 Just outside Castries, is the natural bridge, featured in the movie Pirates of the Caribbean.
Just outside Castries, is the natural bridge, featured in the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean."		 This unique rock formation is also known as the tunnel of love and the lady's slipper.
This unique rock formation is also known as the "tunnel of love" and the "lady's slipper."
We took this ferry boat from the cruise ship to the town of Castries to get to a good seafood restaurant to have lunch.
We took this ferry boat from the cruise ship to the town of Castries to get to a good seafood restaurant to have lunch.		 View from the ferry of pleasure boats in Castries Harbor.
View from the ferry of pleasure boats in Castries Harbor.		 The harbor was serene.
The harbor was serene.		 View of the Carnival Victory cruise ship from the ferry boat.
View of the Carnival Victory cruise ship from the ferry boat.
The Carnival Victory was moored to this oversized buoy.
The Carnival Victory was moored to this oversized buoy.		 Another view of the Carnival Victory in Castries Harbor in St. Lucia.
Another view of the Carnival Victory in Castries Harbor in St. Lucia.		 On the rooftop of this factory, it is written St. Lucia Simply Beautiful.
On the rooftop of this factory, it is written "St. Lucia Simply Beautiful."		 The Caribbean Pirates Restaurant & Bar where we had a delicious lunch.
The Caribbean Pirates Restaurant & Bar where we had a delicious lunch.
Painting of a German U-boat at the Caribbean Pirates Restaurant & Bar.
Painting of a German U-boat at the Caribbean Pirates Restaurant & Bar.		 The balcony of the restaurant. The seafood and ambiance were excellent there.
The balcony of the restaurant. The seafood and ambiance were excellent there.

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