Last year, Grandma was crazy, I mean, nice enough to come stay with the kids so we could get away for a few days. Imagine our surprise when she agreed to do it all over again this year! A quick, direct and shockingly inexpensive flight (and a twisting, turning, roller coaster of a car ride) landed us in most amazing spot on the island of St. Lucia situated in between the majestic Pitons mountains. The view from our cottage in the cliffs was of the Petit Piton on the right and the Gros Piton on the left with a lush carpet of jungle rolling down to the Caribbean Sea below.
We were surrounded by all manner of green and colorful flowers including almond trees, starfruit trees, palms, bananas and countless other beauties. It rained a bit which didn't trouble us at all. In fact, a particularly voluminous downpour produced three gorgeous waterfalls sliding down the Petit Piton and one incredible rainbow.
Although we're pretty content to plunk down on a lounge chair by the water and while the hours away with a good book, there is so much more to do on the island. Snorkeling, hiking, sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and horseback riding are just a few of the things that you can do in between sipping refreshing Watermelon Coolers and a lunching on curried fish roti. Here's Greg setting off to get a new perspective of the Pitons (and a nice view of some spectacular hilltop homes) by Hobie Cat.
We were happy to have a few days just to ourselves but we also knew right away this was a place the kids would love. So it might be so long St. Lucia for now, but we're coming back with the brood for Spring Break 2104! Can't wait to see you again. xx
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