Sir Raglan Presents

H E L L O

There's nothing significant about my life to hold your interest. But, those who wish to know more about me will best understand what makes me stir if they visit my roots. This will be a far more exciting experience, for surprises await them there! Like our national flower, bois carib, on the right, I am quiet and serene, even introverted- though some may disagree. But, deep within me, as with my Dominica, there is a volcano rumbling, a desire bursting for expression. Come, let's meet her and you'll understand.

(bois carib)

Isle of Beauty, Isle of Splendour

They call her the NATURE ISLAND of the Caribbean. Why? Because her beauty has remained untouched, unspoiled, as verdant as when the hand of God created her."Isle of beauty, Isle of splendour..." so chants her National Anthem. Yes! This is Kairi, Waitikubuli, Dominica, the Commonwealth of Dominica. Call her whatever you wish, she remains my beautiful Dominica. (Please note she is NOT the Dominican Republic!!)

Escaping bubbles

She lies in the middle of the eastern chain of islands which enclose the Caribbean Sea. Ruggedly mountainous, a product of volcanic activity, Dominica boasts of a fresh water lake, a boiling lake, sulphur springs, cascading waterfalls, as many rivers as days in a year, flora and fauna unparalelled anywhere in the world, a proud and historic Reservation of Caribs, the original inhabitants of the Caribbean and a people, so warm, you will always remember them long after your visit.

Look above! Have you ever seen champagne bubbles rising from the sea bed before? Look below at these breath-taking photos of Nature at her best!

Turn where you may, you are bombarded by new and exotic music, smells and the easy movement of life. Your awareness sharpens, as if for brief moments time waits on you. Do not for one moment mistake this easy pace of life for the lackadaisical caricature that former colonial masters conveniently used to justify their economic extortion of her resources. No! No! It is our attunement to the rhythm of nature, an art which the developed world now seek to emulate. You, too, will slow down to this rejuvenating tempo when you visit. The air is always fresh and clean and your lungs tingle with satisfaction.

Crater or Fumarole of volcano

Mild volcanic eruption

How can one not stop in his tracks to admire with fearful awe the steaming cauldron of the Boiling Lake above? Or become exhilarated by the hissing, multicoloured, red-hot lava of the minor eruption on the left? Several safaris will take you through the rain forests, through her many national parks which preserve and protect what God has given us which, through Eco-Tourism, all can enjoy. One visitor declared, "If there ever was a Garden of Eden on earth, it is Dominica!"

Some of our National Symbols

Sisserou parrot(amazonia imperialis)

Coat of Arms

National Flag

(R�be douillette)

Sources of Reference

These few graphical exposures were copied, thankfully, from various web sites on Dominica. Here are some pivotal links to start you on your exotic journey. Enjoy!

National Profile About Tourism Discover Dominica Nature Island of the Caribbean Sensay Dominica Virtual Dominica An Island In Time Commonwealth of Dominica DOMINICA by George Morriss

Photographic Expressions 1 Photographic Expressions 2 Images of Dominica Delvin Defoe's Nature Isle Encarta Guide Hendo's Welcome to Dominica Photo Presentation by Chuck Holton Tourism Growing On Dominica Expedia Tours, Oct. 1999

Till We Meet Again

But, before you leave read what George Morriss has to say about his favourite Island. I hope, like George, you've enjoyed what you saw and it was enough to tempt you to visit us in person. And now, as the sun sets in the west I bid you adieu, not goodbye. For I hope to see you again sometime!