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Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park - Grand Cayman

7/25/2013

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Tucked away in the center of the island, the wonderfully lush botanic park is definitely worth a visit. Getting there from Seven Mile Beach requires an easy drive along the coast and around the south shore past Bodden town.

Upon entering the park, a number of posted signs caution against feeding the reclusive blue iguanas, which we were told were domesticated due to being bred in captivity. Feeding them apparently encourages aggressive behavior, and after spotting a few sizable fellows lounging across the paths, I did not fancy losing any fingers.

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The park is divided into several different areas, the orchid garden (which blooms late May through June), the colour garden, the sand garden, and the woodland trail, to name a few. Walking through the park made me think of Jurassic Park in certain areas where I recognized a few plant varieties found in Texas, but they were fifty times the size here. Quite spectacular.

Tips for your visit: bring bottled water, comfortable walking shoes and sunblock or a hat if you are planning on visiting in the heat of day.

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St. John, USVI - Day 4

2/28/2011

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After the stunning views, the second impression that strikes me is the lushness of the island. There are a thousand shades of green, and even the leaves on a normal houseplant look oversized. Nature THRIVES here. The Virgin Islands National Park is over 7,000 acres, with another 5650 acres of park land underwater, protecting coral reefs and seascapes.
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St. John, USVI

2/27/2011

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After two full days in St. John, and it's easy to see why people rave about the beauty of this island. It's a photographer's paradise, with panoramic views everywhere. The carved out little niches in the road, which serve as scenic stop points, are your reward for making it through the last harrowing stretch of dips, twists and turns. The first pic is a snapshot from our first stop overlooking Trunk Bay.

The second photo was taken from the car in Coral Bay on the east end, as we passed by a couple of locals cleaning their fish, who had attracted the curiosity of a couple of visitors. I love the contrast between them!

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