Pitch Lake

On November 5th my friend Olivia and I drove to the southeastern part of the island to pick up a friend and deliver him to Brasso Seco. We took advantage of the trip to visit Pitch Lake. The lake is renowned as a source of natural asphalt and was used by Sir Walter Raleigh to caulk the hulls of his ships. Since then it has been used in pavements all over the world and is now the site of a mechanized mining operation.

There aren't many photos since it really just resembles a large parking lot.




Our guide at the lake.



Sulphury goodness.... mmm!

Don't stand in one spot for too long... 

Madamas revisited

Somewhat sheepishly I joined an organized hike to the elusive Madamas Falls, having been unsuccessful in locating them myself - below are the results.

Yes Virginia, there is a Madamas Falls.


Down the gorges on the way back...


The leap into Macauel pond


Macuel pond