Welcome to Dominica

Today I was island hopping from Curaçao to Dominica to meet up with my brother for more diving adventures. My first flight was delayed in Curaçao for an hour. However, it did not impact my connecting flight in Sint Maarten because I had a five-hour layover. I arrived in Sint Maarten around lunchtime. I enjoyed the view from the airport of the island until my flight to Dominica. The flight was on time for this final leg of my journey. I arrived in Dominica right around sunset and was picked up to head to the hotel I will be staying at with my brother. The ride from the airport was about an hour and half. The driver talked about the history and culture of the island along the way pointing out things when he could because it was dark shortly after we left the airport. We drove through the Kalinago Territory, which is the name of the indigenous people of Dominica. The territory is made up of multiple villages governed by a chief and six council members. Our driver also said that the only thing that really remains of the native culture is basket making. Only a few words in the native language are used and some of the dancing still exists. The most common wildlife found on the island are iguanas, agouti (looks like a very large guinea pig), and opossum. There are also boa constrictors on the island.

I finally arrived at the hotel and was greeted by my brother. My luggage was taken to our room while I checked in. We then went to the room to drop off the rest of my things and then went to dinner. We talked about many things during dinner. I am so glad to see my brother and get to share this experience with him.

Flying over some island on my way to Dominica

Almost in Dominica

Arrived in Dominica