Soufriere view, Dominica


Soufriere view, Dominica
Originally uploaded by Pirate 605.
One of my fave viewpoints in Dominica, the village of Gallion which is high above and between Soufriere & Scott's Head villages.

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blueright said…
I have read you can hike up to Gallion or drive. Where does the trail start?
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