The Final Moments in Martinique
Who would have thought that my last few days in Martinique would be so full of excitement? Accompanied by Michigan, a new friend I met there, I spent two unforgettable days, moving to the rhythm of the waves and making…
The Gems of Northern Martinique
The tour ends with a tasting. I discover a range of surprising flavors, from fresh, fruity white rums to aged, woody, and complex rums. It’s a true sensory experience that transports me to the heart of the Caribbean.
Guadeloupe is right on its heels
After a New Year’s Eve filled with plenty of drinks and a day of lounging on the beach, we set off for Guadeloupe by boat for three days. We figured, why not? Especially since it was something Sandra’s mom had…
A Wonderful New Year’s in Martinique: Festive Atmosphere and the Boucan Celebration Before Heading to Guadeloupe
This new year looks full of promise, but above all, it’s off to a flying start—with a little trip to Guadeloupe as a bonus. New Year’s Eve: The Excitement of Le Boucan We spent the evening at Le Boucan on…
Mount Pelée Hike: Account of an Attempt to Climb via Morne Rouge
Heading to Schoelcher tonight, Sandra’s family’s village, to prepare for the volcano climb. The sun is beginning to set as we arrive in the capital by shuttle boat. We wait for a friend who’s passing through to pick us up…
Trois-Rivières, or My Favorite Rum Bar
Have I ever told you about my fondness (or penchant) for rum, specifically rums from Martinique? Between Clément, Mauny, and Trois-Rivières, I can’t decide which one I like best. One day, a long time ago, I realized that a friend…
The Savannah of the Petrifications
It looks like it’s going to be a hot, cloudless day for a hike through the petrified rocks. We’re heading from Sainte-Anne toward Les Salines, in the far south of the island, for a short hike estimated to take about…
Case Pilote, the Authentic Village
His father-in-law drops us off at Pointe du Bout—the spot where we spend our mornings at the beach—so we can catch the shuttle that will take us to Fort-de-France, where we’ll transfer to a bus bound for Case Pilote. We…
The Idyllic Schœlcher
Sandra's parents dropped us off in Schoelcher so we could visit the family. We ran right into a traffic jam when we arrived in the capital, Fort-de-France, so it took us a long time to get there.This former fishing village…
l’Anse à l’âne
Nous passons la matinée a se prélasser dans la mer, avant de rentrer déjeuner. Plus tard dans la journée, nous décidons d’aller à l’Anse à l’âne. Sandra avait entendu qu’il était possible d’y accéder par un chemin en bordure de…
Christmas in the Sun
Ce n’est vraiment pas évident de faire ses bagages quand il fait -5 degrés dehors, surtout quand on est occupé à chercher ses shorts, t-shirts et maillots par ce temps… A maintes reprises, j’ai eu tendance à me dire que…
