Dominica has treated us very well. So far it has been my
favorite island. It has scenery I never want to forget, with dramatic mountains
rising out from the sea draped with lush green rain forests that are filled
with all sorts of exotic trees, plants and hidden water falls. We got to
experience all of these things on our hike up to the boiling lake, which was
led by two awesome guides, Sea Cat and Callo. Along the way, they informed us
of the traditional and modern uses of plants and trees. As we climbed higher
the views became more and more breathtaking, and we stopped again and again to
take pictures. When we reached the summit, Sea Cat graced us with homemade passion
fruit juice. As we continued our hike down the other side, we got to see
Dominica’s ongoing geothermal activity. We all got “facials” by smearing sulfur
mud on our faces. We also enjoyed lounging in the natural hot water springs.
The main event of the hike was the boiling lake. I doubt I will ever see
anything like it again. When we made it to the end of the trail, the finale was
Titu Gorge, a refreshing natural spring for our sore muscles. It was a perfect
way to end a long day of hiking.
Andrew Jonash
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