Are we nearly there yet?: 6 February Upwards, upwards to Mt Chameau

Not content with one walk yesterday, today we went further and higher. Okay, I admit this isn't on the same scale as scaling Everest, first it was much, much warmer, second, total height just 309m and there was a tarmacced road all the way. However, the road is closed to all vehicles and everyone has to walk, some quicker than others. We weren't in the quick group.

approaching the summit

This is the highest point of the Saints with great views across the ocean. In the 18^th century the French built a fortified watch tower to monitor English maritime movements from Dominica to the south. Those pesky English again! There used to be steps to access the first floor but they have gone so David used an old metal door which had been stood on rocks below the entrance to scramble up. I stayed on the ground to take the photos.

It was a popular spot with lots of red faced and deep breathing visitors arriving to take in the vista plus colourful local chickens begging to be fed.

The return downhill was considerably faster and on the way we met the most beguiling kitten. David was very close to bringing her home as a companion for Polly. I'm sure Polly would not have been impressed.