Across Laborie Street from the east side of the square, you ll see the stone Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, which was begun around 1895 and completed in 1931. Go inside the church to see Biblical scenes des moines intl airport painted by internationally renowned St. Lucian artist Dunstan Saint-Omer (notice his trademark black Christ). Fresh flowers sit on side altars and candles give off a lovely light. If you attend mass on Sunday, you will be in the company of parishioners decked out in their multicolored best. Services are at 7:30pm Saturday and 6am and 7:30am Sunday. A children's mass is on Sundays at 10:30am. 758-452-2271.
Doolittle s Restaurant is steps away, and features Cr ole and international dishes. If you re in the mood for a burger, Big Bamboo cooks up about 50 different kinds. Diving is the main passion among most guests, and a PADI dive shop offers training and scuba/snorkeling trips. In addition, there s a swimming pool, a water-sports center des moines intl airport on the shady beach, a gym, and gift shop.
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