This is our second visit in under 4 months to this lovely island. So different from other Caribbean islands in that agriculture not tourism s the primary means of income. It is 29 by 16 miles and very mountainous with sulphur springs on the southern end and fumaroles. 3500 Carib Indians live on a reservation on the north. We were scheduled to go tubing on the Layou river however it was cancelled due to heavy rains. Instead we rounded up Sabina and Yenyi Wu and Jim and Pat Bruneel for a day trip to the Emerald Pool and an island tour with our guide Henryford. (His real first name) .
The falls are reached by a 15 minute hike through the rain forest. Bert and I climbed down the rocks and into the very cool swirling water. Had to hold onto the roots as the current was so strong and pushing me to the edge of the second waterfall. Our surroundings though were spectacular. A huge grotto on each side of the falls filled with giant ferns and massive-leafed plants. The others left after a few pictures and we had the Emerald pool to ourselves. Heavenly.
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