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You Can't Get Lost! That is what everybody told me, and I believed them. I was able to get lost anyway. What
I didn't understand was, that if you stay on the main road you can't get lost. The one main road snakes around Nevis for almost twenty miles, rising and dipping from almost sea level to sometimes passing through a
low cloud. I of course, had to venture off on one of the side roads so as not to miss any part of this beautiful island! At any rate, I would rather be lost on Nevis than know where I was in most
places. After all you are sure to see a friendly face to guide you home. As you travel along the main and side roads of Nevis you will see a varied geography. Starting with the
wonderful beaches to the volcanic cone of Nevis peak. In between these two extremes you will see small saltwater marshes, windswept plains, lush vegetation, and even a rain forest. All in all, from the beach
to the peak at 3,232 feet, and everything in between, the 36 square miles of Nevis cry out "Get lost and explore all of my beauty!" Come on in......the water is fine!
Not only is the water fine, about 81 degrees F., but so is everything else with the weather. Nevis is located about 17 degrees North of the Equator, to be more precise, 17.10N
62.35W. With such a great global position you can't help but have great weather. The days average about 84 degrees F., but are tempered by the steady Northeasterly breezes, and the nights are a insomniacs
dream with temperatures hovering around 73 degrees F. This climate is incredible even by Caribbean standards. With very little humidity, cool sea breezes, and sunshine almost every day,
you have to wonder why Columbus was in such a hurry to return home. Yes, there is rain, but it so soft and short lived that it is a treat instead of a force to be reckoned with. There are of course the odd
hurricanes that blow through during the hurricane season (June 1 - November 30), but these are closely monitored by the National Hurricane Center along with other tropical weather agencies, and won't pose much risk to
the average tourist. A small price to pay indeed, for heaven on earth. |
