The Name is Mud

When guests come to visit, we hire a boat and cruise down the West coast of St. Lucia.   Dramatic rock faces, bat caves, and panoramic vistas unfold along the journey.  National landmarks abound:  Marigot Bay, the Pitons, the Volcano.  This land/sea tour has been the most popular expedition for folks who are only on the island for a few weeks. In one action packed day you get a terrific overview of the geography and scope of the island.

The active Soufriere Hills Volcano sputters sulphur and steam at the southern most point  of the island.  Referred to as a "drive-in" volcano, all this means is that you can walk from the road along fenced walkways to view the sulphur pits.  You can even get down and dirty with the cruise ship passengers in the mud baths constructed along the hot streams that course through the volcanic rock.

The hot springs are silky and and the black, mineral rich mud is worshipped for its healing powers, despite all the evidence that breathing sulphur is toxic! The mud from the volcanic lava rock creates a silicate facial and the locals sell the dirt at a premium in the city.