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Quirky Named Places and What to Do There, Episode 7
To date, we’ve meandered around the continental United States and got our feet wet last episode in the Caribbean. Tropical breezes, turquoise waters and friendly locals deserve more than one foray, we are staying a bit longer. The variety of cuisine and culture throughout the West Indies requires more than a long weekend to feel a sense of getting to know an island. Most of the islands are small enough to crisscross in a single day, however going from A to B, there’s often interesting sights and goings on in between. Anchors up, we are aweigh.
Hell, Cayman Islands
Dante’s Devine Comedy written in the 14th century begins in the netherworld and culminates in a heavenly paradise. Our first location, this expedition is more apt to describe Dante’s journey’s uplifting end point, Paradise. Grand Cayman, the principal island, is also home to Hell. Fire and brimstone, no. A rugged, unusual rocky formation in a peculiar black limestone upcropping in a lush landscape, yes. A boardwalk gets you up close and personal. A gift shop sells trinkets and postcards to send to friends and family, letting them know how you suffered on your journey to Hell. What else to do nearby?
A short distance in any direction is a beach. One of those beach side attractions is the Cayman Turtle Centre. Guests can swim with turtles, for…
