-Castries – the capital city of Saint Lucia has a great natural port with the green hills in the background. It was a pleasure to stroll again narrow and crowded streets of the capital to the atmospheric catholic cathedral and the bazaar full of tropicall fruits. We are docking again of the cityside of the port – just steps from the poor parliament and main square with the century – old big tree. I wanted to see also a new place on the island and my choice was Marigot Bay – picturesque cove located in the south of Castries. Minibus stops for different destinations are spread out in the city but with the help of the friendly and helpful locals I foundcthe right one in the side street. Soon the were crawling the congested city center. Ufff… Then the road were climbing the hill overlooking the capital… Nice views! After 20 min they dropped me at the Marigot junction on the highway. I paid 1 USD (the official fare is 2,50 East Caribbean Dollar). Enjoying the views I started the walk uphill and downhill to the coast. After some 20 min it was possible to see the paradse bay. Half an hour later after a steep descent I was already in the little marina opposite the palmy beach. It is one more little paradise. Few movies were pictured here and world stars were spending here their vacations…
Surprisingly I met there a Polish couple! They gave me a lift back to the highway – thank you! I returned to Castries paying another dollar. Whet a day for just 2 USD!
