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 ...

nobody@smugmug.com (civex) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:00:45 -0800

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.

nobody@smugmug.com (civex) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:00:47 -0800

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

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

nobody@smugmug.com (civex) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:00:49 -0800

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

A view toward Anse Cafard.

nobody@smugmug.com (civex) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:00:52 -0800

civex
A view toward Anse Cafard.

Looking toward Anse Saline.

nobody@smugmug.com (civex) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:00:54 -0800

civex
Looking toward Anse Saline.

A view toward the interior, looking easterly.

nobody@smugmug.com (civex) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:00:56 -0800

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.

nobody@smugmug.com (civex) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:00:58 -0800

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.

nobody@smugmug.com (civex) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:00:59 -0800

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