This morning we walk along the spine of the mountain we are staying on. The views of the Caribbean are breathtaking. The paths and roads are very steep, with deep gullies on either side. 

  

Beautiful flowers in vibrant, almost neon hues, grow all around us. 

We’ve been warned to watch for snakes called Fer-de-lance, which means ‘iron spear’ in French. I really hope I don’t run into one of those! This is our dear friend Jim McGlynn. 

We all grew up together in Montclair, N.J.