If you go to Vieux Fort in the southern part you can walk up the hill where the old fort is and see the Atlantic Ocean meet the Caribbean. I don't know if the Il Pirata restaurant and guesthouse are still there, I heard they were to build an international hotel, otherwise I recommend it. DO NOT eat the fresh caught sea food or bathe in or near the river after it rains.
In Castries, if you're taking too much afternoon sun, go into the little Catholic church to cool down and collect your thoughts. It's a charming little church where the paintings of Jesus and the apostles are all Black. You can also go to the farmer's market and the little eateries around there where local people go.
I also recommend the jump up at Gros Islet on Friday night. The people are friendly and St Lucian girls are attractive and amenable.
I do not recommend drinking the water in St Lucia, except at a resort, or even eating salad/fruit washed in it. I highly recommend that you bring filter straws or something like a Katahdin filter and drink bottled water only. If you find bottled water from Dominica, I barely remember it's called Glacier brand or something like that, Dominica water is excellent.
I used to love St Lucia, it's been a few years, but I always had a great time there. It's safe generally, there's a few dodgey areas, the people are helpful and friendly mostly. Be careful of course but no need to fear. You might find a taxi driver with a regular route who will take you to the far places and bring you back for the regular fare, and they might have a female "cousin" for you. It doesn't hurt to ask.
I prefer Castries to staying at the more rural areas. Again, you need to be careful with the water and fresh fish especially in summer and after it rains.
In Castries, if you're taking too much afternoon sun, go into the little Catholic church to cool down and collect your thoughts. It's a charming little church where the paintings of Jesus and the apostles are all Black. You can also go to the farmer's market and the little eateries around there where local people go.
I also recommend the jump up at Gros Islet on Friday night. The people are friendly and St Lucian girls are attractive and amenable.
I do not recommend drinking the water in St Lucia, except at a resort, or even eating salad/fruit washed in it. I highly recommend that you bring filter straws or something like a Katahdin filter and drink bottled water only. If you find bottled water from Dominica, I barely remember it's called Glacier brand or something like that, Dominica water is excellent.
I used to love St Lucia, it's been a few years, but I always had a great time there. It's safe generally, there's a few dodgey areas, the people are helpful and friendly mostly. Be careful of course but no need to fear. You might find a taxi driver with a regular route who will take you to the far places and bring you back for the regular fare, and they might have a female "cousin" for you. It doesn't hurt to ask.
I prefer Castries to staying at the more rural areas. Again, you need to be careful with the water and fresh fish especially in summer and after it rains.