Monday, December 29, 2008

The Lighthouse



The Light House in Vieux Fort. The views are great and I could see both the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. According to Lenny, the story is that the Light House showed up on the island over one hundred years ago and no one really knows where it came from or who, if anyone ordered it. History is mostly oral and so it is difficult separate myth from reality, but legend is part of the island.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

they really don't know where it came from. that's wierd.

Unknown said...

Karen,
I have been reading your blog and enjoying the experiences. Your adventures are wonderful to hear about and the view / photographs are moving. It must be an experience second to none.

Your friend,
BobKnopf@earthlink.net

Anonymous said...

Hi Karen,

Everything just looks so beautiful. The greenery and the water are breathtaking. How is the deep sea fishing there?

Bob

Karen's Planet said...

Fishermen take tourists out on larger boats to deep sea fish. They fish the way we are accustomed: with large poles. That is the tourist business. But fishermen who are in the business of selling their fish go out on small boats with three or four men and ropes and spears. This is what makes this experience so unique; knowing the back story.