Life in Dominica: Part Two – Loubiere to Grand Bay Road

by Roy on August 7, 2010

The reason I’m in Dominica is to work on a road rehabilitation project on the road from Loubiere to Grand Bay in the south of the island. The road is steep, narrow and winds up a mountain and back down (…)

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Life in Dominica: Part One – Morne Anglais

by Roy on July 28, 2010

Thought I’d post a few quick/short posts on life in Dominca, starting with the view from my bedroom window. This looks out at Morne Anglais, one of the tallest mountains in Dominica.

Catamaran Cruise

by Roy on February 19, 2010

Last Sunday, Yami and I went on a catamaran cruise along the west coast of Barbados. We went on El Tigre, and had a really good day, with all food and drink included in the price.

Golf at Apes Hill

by Roy on February 5, 2010

I played my first 18-hole round at Apes Hill just before Christmas. As you can see from the photos, the course is nothing short of spectacular.

Walking Across Barbados

by Roy on February 3, 2010

Still dark when the alarm went off at 5:15am, I had second thoughts about joining in on the Great Railway Hike across Barbados. Organised annually by the Hike Barbados society, the hike follows roughly the old railway line, and runs (…)

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