This fifth segment got us to briefly experience island living for five nights in Saint Lucia.<\/p>\n\n\n
Click on photos below to see full size<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript>\n\n\n\n2026.02.07 – [SL] Soufri\u00e8re ==> Soufri\u00e8re<\/h5>\n\n\n\nAfter breakfast, we began our day of sightseeing with a drive up to a lookout offering sweeping views of the Petit and Gros Pitons\u2014dramatic mountainous volcanic spires. Later, we drove to the other side of Soufri\u00e8re and continued up to Sulphur Springs Park, where we explored the fascinating geothermal landscape during a 20\u201330 minute guided walk through the volcano.<\/p>\n\n\n\nA short drive further down the road brought us to the Sulphur Springs Mud Bath, where we enjoyed a revitalizing soak. The site was busy, with a steady flow of visitors happily painting one another\u2019s bodies with playful mud designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOn the return to our accommodation, we stopped at several additional lookouts for more stunning views of the Pitons and the town of Soufri\u00e8re. We also visited the farmers\u2019 market, picking up a couple of items, and made a stop at the supermarket to supplement the previous evening\u2019s groceries.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOur villa was very quiet when we returned in the mid-afternoon, so we took the opportunity to cool off in the villa\u2019s small infinity pool. Jenny did some laundry\u2014which, unfortunately, included my travel pouch containing credit cards and cash. We spent the rest of the afternoon relaxing and taking in the views from our balcony. We also managed to secure a car rental for our next island hop.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Click on photos below to see full size<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript>\n\n\n\n2026.02.08 – [SL] Soufri\u00e8re ==> Soufri\u00e8re<\/h5>\n\n\n\nAs part of our island-hopping trip planning, which began in mid-November, we booked a total of ten flights. Along the way, four of these were canceled. Thankfully, we managed to rebook the canceled flights with other carriers. Last night, we were notified by email that our final flight refund was forthcoming. This lengthy delay was due to the fact that we had booked the flight through a third party\u2014we had, exceptionally, broken our golden rule of always booking flights directly with the carrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWe woke up to a slightly cloudy sky. After breakfast, we drove to the Tet Paul Nature Trail, expecting a 45-minute moderate hike. However, we learned that the trail had been redesigned over the past three months due to a contentious conflict with a property owner, making the hike much easier than anticipated. Even so, we still enjoyed excellent views of the Petit and Gros Pitons.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOn the drive back, we stopped to visit the Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens and Mineral Baths. There, we met an older couple from the USA who were volunteering for a week at a school in a coastal village. We skipped the mineral baths, as they didn\u2019t particularly entice us. Back at our accommodation, I took a dip in the villa\u2019s pool and had a long chat with another guest from the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Click on photos below to see full size<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript>\n\n\n\n2026.02.09 – [SL] Soufri\u00e8re ==> Soufri\u00e8re<\/h5>\n\n\n\nAfter savoring our breakfast, which Jenny diligently prepared\u2014as she did every morning\u2014we left our accommodation and drove to Sugar Beach, nestled beside Petit Piton. Road access was controlled by a luxury resort on the same beach (with rooms starting at around $1,600 per night), so we had to park about 600 meters before the beach and walk down a steep road, while resort guests were chauffeured by taxi. We were offered the option of taking a taxi for USD $5 per person each way, but needing the exercise, we declined.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe snorkeling was the best we had experienced so far on our island-hopping trip: clear water, beautiful healthy coral, and plenty of colorful fish. We even noticed snorkeling excursion boats dropping off their guests at our location in the Anse des Pitons Marine Reserve. Beside our free sunbed, we met a young UK couple traveling with their two-and-a-half-year-old son.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOn the way back to our accommodation, we stopped once more at the supermarket. After returning, we both took a dip in the small pool. Later, Jenny went off to rinse our snorkeling gear and clothes and start a load of laundry, while I stayed in the pool and had another long chat with an American couple. Each time we meet people from the USA, they promptly apologize for their government\u2019s behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWe ended the day with a good dinner of chicken and fries.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Click on photos below to see full size<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
After breakfast, we began our day of sightseeing with a drive up to a lookout offering sweeping views of the Petit and Gros Pitons\u2014dramatic mountainous volcanic spires. Later, we drove to the other side of Soufri\u00e8re and continued up to Sulphur Springs Park, where we explored the fascinating geothermal landscape during a 20\u201330 minute guided walk through the volcano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A short drive further down the road brought us to the Sulphur Springs Mud Bath, where we enjoyed a revitalizing soak. The site was busy, with a steady flow of visitors happily painting one another\u2019s bodies with playful mud designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the return to our accommodation, we stopped at several additional lookouts for more stunning views of the Pitons and the town of Soufri\u00e8re. We also visited the farmers\u2019 market, picking up a couple of items, and made a stop at the supermarket to supplement the previous evening\u2019s groceries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our villa was very quiet when we returned in the mid-afternoon, so we took the opportunity to cool off in the villa\u2019s small infinity pool. Jenny did some laundry\u2014which, unfortunately, included my travel pouch containing credit cards and cash. We spent the rest of the afternoon relaxing and taking in the views from our balcony. We also managed to secure a car rental for our next island hop.<\/p>\n\n\n
Click on photos below to see full size<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript>\n\n\n\n2026.02.08 – [SL] Soufri\u00e8re ==> Soufri\u00e8re<\/h5>\n\n\n\nAs part of our island-hopping trip planning, which began in mid-November, we booked a total of ten flights. Along the way, four of these were canceled. Thankfully, we managed to rebook the canceled flights with other carriers. Last night, we were notified by email that our final flight refund was forthcoming. This lengthy delay was due to the fact that we had booked the flight through a third party\u2014we had, exceptionally, broken our golden rule of always booking flights directly with the carrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWe woke up to a slightly cloudy sky. After breakfast, we drove to the Tet Paul Nature Trail, expecting a 45-minute moderate hike. However, we learned that the trail had been redesigned over the past three months due to a contentious conflict with a property owner, making the hike much easier than anticipated. Even so, we still enjoyed excellent views of the Petit and Gros Pitons.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOn the drive back, we stopped to visit the Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens and Mineral Baths. There, we met an older couple from the USA who were volunteering for a week at a school in a coastal village. We skipped the mineral baths, as they didn\u2019t particularly entice us. Back at our accommodation, I took a dip in the villa\u2019s pool and had a long chat with another guest from the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Click on photos below to see full size<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript>\n\n\n\n2026.02.09 – [SL] Soufri\u00e8re ==> Soufri\u00e8re<\/h5>\n\n\n\nAfter savoring our breakfast, which Jenny diligently prepared\u2014as she did every morning\u2014we left our accommodation and drove to Sugar Beach, nestled beside Petit Piton. Road access was controlled by a luxury resort on the same beach (with rooms starting at around $1,600 per night), so we had to park about 600 meters before the beach and walk down a steep road, while resort guests were chauffeured by taxi. We were offered the option of taking a taxi for USD $5 per person each way, but needing the exercise, we declined.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe snorkeling was the best we had experienced so far on our island-hopping trip: clear water, beautiful healthy coral, and plenty of colorful fish. We even noticed snorkeling excursion boats dropping off their guests at our location in the Anse des Pitons Marine Reserve. Beside our free sunbed, we met a young UK couple traveling with their two-and-a-half-year-old son.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOn the way back to our accommodation, we stopped once more at the supermarket. After returning, we both took a dip in the small pool. Later, Jenny went off to rinse our snorkeling gear and clothes and start a load of laundry, while I stayed in the pool and had another long chat with an American couple. Each time we meet people from the USA, they promptly apologize for their government\u2019s behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWe ended the day with a good dinner of chicken and fries.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Click on photos below to see full size<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
As part of our island-hopping trip planning, which began in mid-November, we booked a total of ten flights. Along the way, four of these were canceled. Thankfully, we managed to rebook the canceled flights with other carriers. Last night, we were notified by email that our final flight refund was forthcoming. This lengthy delay was due to the fact that we had booked the flight through a third party\u2014we had, exceptionally, broken our golden rule of always booking flights directly with the carrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We woke up to a slightly cloudy sky. After breakfast, we drove to the Tet Paul Nature Trail, expecting a 45-minute moderate hike. However, we learned that the trail had been redesigned over the past three months due to a contentious conflict with a property owner, making the hike much easier than anticipated. Even so, we still enjoyed excellent views of the Petit and Gros Pitons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the drive back, we stopped to visit the Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens and Mineral Baths. There, we met an older couple from the USA who were volunteering for a week at a school in a coastal village. We skipped the mineral baths, as they didn\u2019t particularly entice us. Back at our accommodation, I took a dip in the villa\u2019s pool and had a long chat with another guest from the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n
Click on photos below to see full size<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript>\n\n\n\n2026.02.09 – [SL] Soufri\u00e8re ==> Soufri\u00e8re<\/h5>\n\n\n\nAfter savoring our breakfast, which Jenny diligently prepared\u2014as she did every morning\u2014we left our accommodation and drove to Sugar Beach, nestled beside Petit Piton. Road access was controlled by a luxury resort on the same beach (with rooms starting at around $1,600 per night), so we had to park about 600 meters before the beach and walk down a steep road, while resort guests were chauffeured by taxi. We were offered the option of taking a taxi for USD $5 per person each way, but needing the exercise, we declined.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe snorkeling was the best we had experienced so far on our island-hopping trip: clear water, beautiful healthy coral, and plenty of colorful fish. We even noticed snorkeling excursion boats dropping off their guests at our location in the Anse des Pitons Marine Reserve. Beside our free sunbed, we met a young UK couple traveling with their two-and-a-half-year-old son.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOn the way back to our accommodation, we stopped once more at the supermarket. After returning, we both took a dip in the small pool. Later, Jenny went off to rinse our snorkeling gear and clothes and start a load of laundry, while I stayed in the pool and had another long chat with an American couple. Each time we meet people from the USA, they promptly apologize for their government\u2019s behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWe ended the day with a good dinner of chicken and fries.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Click on photos below to see full size<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
After savoring our breakfast, which Jenny diligently prepared\u2014as she did every morning\u2014we left our accommodation and drove to Sugar Beach, nestled beside Petit Piton. Road access was controlled by a luxury resort on the same beach (with rooms starting at around $1,600 per night), so we had to park about 600 meters before the beach and walk down a steep road, while resort guests were chauffeured by taxi. We were offered the option of taking a taxi for USD $5 per person each way, but needing the exercise, we declined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The snorkeling was the best we had experienced so far on our island-hopping trip: clear water, beautiful healthy coral, and plenty of colorful fish. We even noticed snorkeling excursion boats dropping off their guests at our location in the Anse des Pitons Marine Reserve. Beside our free sunbed, we met a young UK couple traveling with their two-and-a-half-year-old son.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the way back to our accommodation, we stopped once more at the supermarket. After returning, we both took a dip in the small pool. Later, Jenny went off to rinse our snorkeling gear and clothes and start a load of laundry, while I stayed in the pool and had another long chat with an American couple. Each time we meet people from the USA, they promptly apologize for their government\u2019s behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We ended the day with a good dinner of chicken and fries.<\/p>\n\n\n
Click on photos below to see full size<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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