Warbucks is always so full of surprises. It wasn't till our fifth day, that he said we'd be going over to Martinique, for a three-day jaunt. It was probably the most non beach thing we did the whole trip. Don't be surprised if you haven't heard of the small island of Martinique or it's nearby sister island of Guadeloupe. Both are French islands more than the others, and most tourist that we encountered seemed to be mostly from Canada and Europe. It's yet another hidden gem a lot of people don't think of going too. Anymore, I enjoy going to lesser-known places that aren't packed full like major cities. This gem has a rich history and a place where nature is the star of the show, with a few landmarks to be seen. The capital city of Fort du France was completely charming with is colonial architecture, ornate iron balconies and beaches. Martinique was much like Barbados in that you can drive all over the island, being that it is only 22 miles wide and 50 miles long. We spent three full days in Martinque, and it was enough time to explore and see a few things. It was a four-hour ride by boat from Barbados, and the island of Martinique is ideal for daily road trips out and about and enjoy the different regions of the island and take in the amazing culture. And the nature! A few points of interests we enjoyed....
Balata Cathedral
This place was located on Mount Pelee, in the heart of the island of flowers, stands this monument particularly emblematic of the history of Martinique, and a point of interest not to be missed. This cathedral is a replica of the Sacred Heart Basilica in Paris, just five time smaller and between the Fort-of-France and the Garden of Balata. The architects adapted it to its environment. The cathedral is a tropical reinterpretation of the Parisian monument and its Romanesque- Byzantine architecture: the reinforced concrete. Not religious here, but very cool to see it.
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