The sun was rising when our ship entered the narrow bay on Castries – the capital of independent Saint Lucia state. The port has a spectacular location – surrounded by green mountains. It is poor but friendly nation of the friendly, black skin people. They celebrate anniversary of independence on Feb 22nd and the capital is accordingly decorated in the national flag colors. Despite of the heat I took the walk to the well-known places visiting the wooden cathedral, a big, historic tree on the main square and colonial houses in the center. City market is still interesting too – full of spices, straw product and tropical fruits. Nice place!
