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“...m. for
Chateaubelair, calling at the small leeward towns
of Layou and Barrouaille en route, and arriving
at 6 p.m., after giving the passengers an admirable
view of the forest-clad hills of the island and the
narrow valleys which run down to the sea. Pre-
vious to starting, however, the permission of the
chief of police should be obtained for the use
of the Government Rest Room at the police
barracks in Chateaubelair, where there is usually
accommodation for two or three persons, for
which a nominal charge is made. On arrival
at Chateaubelair, a guide and boys to carry
baggage should be secured, and arrangements
made for a boat to row as far as the Wallibou
River, from which point the ascent is begun.
Starting at sunrise on the following morning from
the Rest Room, the crater can be reached within
three hours. On the way, the ruined buildings
of “ Richmond ” and “ Wallibou ” estates can be...”
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“...as they feed in the early morning and late
afternoon. Occasionally it is possible to bag a
native parrot, but on the whole the shooting can
Bathing, hardly be called good. Sea bathing may be ob-
tained from Castries by crossing the harbour in a
boat to Vieuxville, and then walking a hundred
yards to Choc Bay.
etui?1 The Castries Club is well appointed, and ex-
tends a welcome to visitors provided with proper
introductions. Visitors may also become members
of the library and reading room for a nominal
subscription....”
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