The island's official language is English, even if many of the municipalities have a somewhat French accent. Reason being, the French and the British took turns ruling over St. Lucia. After much struggle, the island was finally ceded to the British in 1814. Although English is spoken by everyone, French Patios or Creole is also spoken by most people.
The East Caribbean Dollar is the national currency, just like in many other countries, including St. Kitts and Nevis. Don't stress too much about the currency exchange because I was able to pay for my souvenirs in US dollars. |
I even got to see the Pitons off in the distance. These unique, cone-shaped volcanic peaks have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and are St. Lucia’s most famous landmark.
The Piton Mountains are situated between Choiseul and Soufrière.The second-highest peak on St. Lucia, Gros Piton, stands at slightly over 798 meters. Although it is somewhat smaller, the second peak, Petit Piton, stands at 743 meters. Both summits are climbable, although the government restricts climbing to Gros Piton and requires a guide if you want to do it alone. |
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UPDATE: I actually made a recreation of the banana ketchup. Here's my recipe.
It was hard to pull away from the beach–I could have spent another few days there, easily. But my disappointment at having to leave was at least dimmed by having with a clear view of the Pitons.