View from a Mountain, Martinique 2008

Most tourists spend their time at the beaches, but most residents live in the interior. There is a great deal to be said for living in the mountains: breezes (maybe high winds), fewer mosqui ...

2009-01-13T18:10:49Z

civex
Most tourists spend their time at the beaches, but most residents live in the interior. There is a great deal to be said for living in the mountains: breezes (maybe high winds), fewer mosqui ...

And the views from the mountain tops can be breathtaking.

2009-01-13T18:10:58Z

civex
And the views from the mountain tops can be breathtaking.

As you can see, there are lots of nice houses on the mountainsides.

2009-01-13T18:10:42Z

civex
As you can see, there are lots of nice houses on the mountainsides.

A view toward Anse Cafard.

2009-01-13T18:08:29Z

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A view toward Anse Cafard.

Looking toward Anse Saline.

2009-01-13T18:08:12Z

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Looking toward Anse Saline.

A view toward the interior, looking easterly.

2009-01-13T18:07:37Z

civex
A view toward the interior, looking easterly.

Another view of the houses, notice that on a hillside, you need to have your house on concrete pilings to maintain a level home.

2009-01-13T18:09:35Z

civex
Another view of the houses, notice that on a hillside, you need to have your house on concrete pilings to maintain a level home.

Diamond rock is a dark shadow near the tree on the left side of the frame.

2009-01-13T18:07:46Z

civex
Diamond rock is a dark shadow near the tree on the left side of the frame.