The village airport syr of Laudat, four-and-a-half miles northeast of Roseau, offers access to most parts of Morne Trois Pitons National Park, a 17,000-acre protected natural area that was designated a World Heritage Site in December, 1997 (the first enlisted natural airport syr site in the eastern Caribbean). The name Morne Trois Pitons translates as three-peak mountain, and the huge volcano on the park s northern edge appears to have three peaks when you look at it from anywhere along the west coast.
International Riding Stables, Gros Islet, offers both English-style and western-style riding. The stables are located at the old Beausejour Estate, and riders have a choice of three tours geared to various skill levels. You can even take a swim with your horse, 758-452-8139.
Overnight camping is not encouraged anywhere on the island and it is illegal to camp in the National Parks. However, some eco-inns located in the forest offer camp-like lodging and amenities. See Cottages & Villas, page 91.
Village leaders, who were often the family patriarchs, airport syr supervised fishing expeditions among the men and farming projects among the women. In addition, they frequently led raids into neighboring settlements to steal valuables and kidnap young women, who became slaves and wives for Carib men. These feared warriors became legend in the Caribbean, and reports spread of cannibalism and ritualistic torture.
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