St. Lucia: the Pitons
One
of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean, St. Lucia has much to
offer the casual visitor. Magnificent ocean views, charming villages and
quaint country side await their pleasure.
The most magnificent and the signature landmark of St. Lucia are the Pitons, two large rock volcanic pillars that loom over the southern landscape of this beautiful island.
Located
near the town of Soufriere,the island’s first capital, the twin peaks
reach nearly a half mile into the sky. Named Gros Piton and Petit Piton
because of their corresponding size, they are a formidable part of the
island landscape even on a cloudy rainy day such as the one when I was
there. I was rather disappointed , I couldn't get a real clear photo of
them from land as the clouds had them almost totally obliterated.
Although they appear next to each other they are nearly three miles
apart, as the edifices are quite steep ,climbing them peaks can be quite
challenging, Gros Piton is the only one that is sanctioned as a safe
climb. If you decide to give it a go, start early in the morning as it
can be an all day endeavor.
The most magnificent and the signature landmark of St. Lucia are the Pitons, two large rock volcanic pillars that loom over the southern landscape of this beautiful island.
Located
near the town of Soufriere,the island’s first capital, the twin peaks
reach nearly a half mile into the sky. Named Gros Piton and Petit Piton
because of their corresponding size, they are a formidable part of the
island landscape even on a cloudy rainy day such as the one when I was
there. I was rather disappointed , I couldn't get a real clear photo of
them from land as the clouds had them almost totally obliterated.Although they appear next to each other they are nearly three miles
apart, as the edifices are quite steep ,climbing them peaks can be quite
challenging, Gros Piton is the only one that is sanctioned as a safe
climb. If you decide to give it a go, start early in the morning as it
can be an all day endeavor.
Posted by The Florida Hoosier at 6/6/2011 10:48 AM 
Categories: Caribbean
Tags: adventure travel beaches boat ride caribbean islands cruise travel St Lucia storms storm sun Travel
Categories: Caribbean
Tags: adventure travel beaches boat ride caribbean islands cruise travel St Lucia storms storm sun Travel
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