A short ride under a beautiful sun. I leave the house in Saint-Pierre to begin a tour of the island. It would only be 42 km to my lodging in Saint-Philippe, but I’m adding a few stops to extend the route.
First, Manapamy, and next to it, Ti Sable, a black-sand beach. Personally, I don’t think it’s any blacker than the one at Etang Salé les Bains. I have a hard time getting the shot I want because a couple of tourists in garish clothes are taking up all the space on this tiny beach. And in the end, I threw away the photos I took...
Then Langevin, Vincendo, and Cap Méchant. All places where the ocean’s power crashes violently against the volcanic rocks.
Finally, I arrive at my lodging. A shower, a little rest, and I head out at dusk : the few restaurants I’d spotted are closed, but luckily a general store is open, and I buy some food there.
Tomorrow I’ll leave at dawn to catch the opening window for the Lava Road, which is still under construction following the last eruption.