Waitukubuli National Trail!

A couple volunteers and I took a day for hiking during our Christmas/holiday break. The Waitukubuli National Trail project began in February 2008 and consists of 14 sections of trail making its way around the island of Dominica. The three of us completed Section 3 which started in Bellevue and ended in Wotton Waven. We were luckily enough to finish in this village where the hot sulfur springs are! ... we soaked in the "hot tubs" after our 9 mile hike. Ahhhhh....

Waitukubuli Trail Information
http://www.avirtualdominica.com/waitukubulitrail.cfm

Section descriptions
http://www.dominica.gov.dm/cms/files/wntp_Booklet_final.pdf

Returning to Dominica

I had the privilege of visiting home in the states for a few weeks over Thanksgiving. My body was in shock once the cold struck but the beauty of the snow excited me like I'd never seen it before! I was able to meet with the students who are so kindly taking their time and possessions and donating books to the primary school where I work. Thank your for having me and all the wonderful things you are doing!

I returned to Dominica and the weather was warm and the foliage green... as usual. I quickly appreciated that but took me a few days to adjust being away from home again. Now 2 weeks back I am back at work and enjoying the Christmas festivities Dominica has to offer. Although Christmas trees and lights are not as common here when I do see them it gives me a wonderful sense of home. I have a lovely 4 foot tree in my apartment that lights things up nicely, along with a few other decorations. Christmas is definitely different here but I am making the best of it (the neighbors love my Christmas cookies!) and staying busy.

Merry Christmas to all of you!