10 Days in Dominica, Day Seven

Day Seven- What is the best meal you have had on the island?

The best meal I've had on this little island of Dominica is hands down the filet mignon from Red Rock Haven.  The beef is marinated and grilled to perfection.  It is served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables.  I am salivating just thinking of it right now.  All of Red Rock's food and drinks are delicious, but the filet is simply amazing.

And on top of the good food?  It is one of the most beautiful spots on the island.  You get to eat at little round tables on the sand set under a palapa roof with twinkle lights.  At the end of the night they even give you marshmallows to roast over the fire!

Happy Birthday Kristen!!

Besides getting to see a friend that I've missed dearly, one of best things about having Kristen visit is that it makes me see Dominica with fresh eyes again.  It's easy to forget how beautiful it is here.

Pagua Bay was super accomodating and opened early for us to have some coffee and breakfast before lending us some of their floaties and boogie boards and sending us down to their beautiful beach.

We love this beach because you can get in the ocean and play, and then go over to the freshwater river to clean off.  It's a great combination of the warm ocean water and cold freshwater.  And boy did Kristen need to clean off after her mud bath adventure!

Our favorite driver, Bruno, came with us down to the beach for once!

After tiring out from all the water play, we all went back to Pagua for lunch and then to the airport to see Chris off.  He was on standby, so we hung out at a local bar until we were sure he was on the plane.

Like always, AA overbooked the flights.  Every room at Pagua was filled the night before with students who were told there were no seats left on the plane (even though they had a confirmed ticket).  Somehow, Chris made it on, and we headed back. 

Today is Kristen's birthday, and we are heading to my favorite island spot for drinks and sunbathing.

One Down!

I finished my first semester of grad school this week!  And it was just in time to join the girls on a trip to Red Rock.