20/09/2017
Dominica, one of the first islands to be hit by Maria
The world lost contact with the Dominica when hurricane Maria passed directly over the island on Tue 19th Sep. A long 24hrs later contact has been made.
Some of you may recall that myself and Mike visited Dominica earlier this year, it was covered in a lush versatile landscape with breathtaking sites like cascading waterfalls. Population is 70,000, size is 29 miles in length and 18 miles wide the highest mountain peak is 4,747 ft.
As like other Caribbean islands we experienced that same warm light hearted spirt and friendly manner form locals and are still in contact with a few friends we made who live their.
More so then in BVI I recall many homes/buildings being made from wood and the small town called Calibishi that we stayed is on the edge of the ocean with residents homes only feet from the sea. I mention this because each of the Caribbean islands are unique and want those who haven't had the chance to visit understand quite how each could be effected in different ways.
Im saddened to write that news slowly coming from Dominica is already painting a very sad story. Pray for the Caribbean.
Will update when more is confirmed.
Picture: Manager of our Hotel and her daughter listening to music filling the air from the "Jump up" week long carnival. Taken March 2017
