Nevis Botanical Gardens

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My Day at the Nevis Botanical Gardens

Flowers and gardening is one of my pasisons. I took the ferry from St. Kitts to Nevis and visited the Botanical Gardens. The gardens and ponds were beautiful. It was one of the highlights of my day.

Botanical Gardens Entrance 

I have always loved flowers so I had to visit the Gardens in Nevis.

The Mermaid Fountain 

The Dolphin Pond 

These dolphins reminded me of my lake house back in New York.

The Dolphins in my Yard  

back in New York at my lake home.

Those 2 dolphins in the photo was once a huge pine tree with 2 trunks. A big, dead, old, pine tree that was once an eyesore and a nuisance. Now the tree is a graceful wooden pair of dolphins. I love to look at them and daydream, especially when I am feeling a little blue or sad. My spirits are lifted and my attitude changes when I look at those dolphins. I get a sense of freedom and excitement and happiness.

When I saw the Dolphin Pond in Nevis, it made me think of my lovely dolphins back in New York.

This photo was taken in September 2006 when my buddy Mark Evans was visiting me in upstate New York. Funny - Mark had hair back then - LOL!

The waterfall was so inviting! 

Back to Nevis...

I wanted to jump in and cool off.

Virtual Tours of Nevis 

Check out these links if you are interested in touring Nevis
Botanical Garden Of Nevis, West Indies
The gardens are located 15 minutes from Charlestown, about 35 minutes from the airport, and about 20 minutes from the Four Seasons Resort.

There are two routes to the Botanical Gardens from the Island Main Road. They recommend the Brown Hill route because the road is in much better condition. Watch for their directional signs.

If you cannot physically visit the Botanical Gardens of Nevis, their website holds all kinds of pictures and information about our gardens. Take a virtual tour.
Charlestown, Nevis, West Indies
Charlestown is the capital of the island of Nevis, in the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Leeward Islands, West Indies. Charlestown is situated on the leeward side of the island of Nevis, near the southern end of Pinneys Beach.
Not to worry about the "Killer Bees" in Nevis
Charlestown is where I ran into the "killer bees" but not to worry, I wasn't stung! It was actually fun. "Killer Bee" is a tropical drink that I enjoyed after visited the Botanical Gardens.
Nevis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nevis (pronounced /%u02C8ni%u02D0v%u026As/ KNEE-viss) is an island in the Caribbean Sea, located near the northern end of the Lesser Antilles archipelago, about 220 miles ...

Nevis Tour Books 

If you stay on St. Kitts, be sure to allow at least one day to visit Nevis, which is just a short ferry ride or a 10-minute flight away. The main port city there, Charlestown, is a study in historic preservation. Many of the 'skirt-and-blouse' structures - where the first level is stone and the second is wood siding - are still standing and are now being used for offices and stores. The stately old churches such as St. John's Anglican and the historic Cottle Church reinforce the sense of history. In addition, the Nevis Botanical Gardens offer a beautiful respite from the world, where you can learn about the unique plants of the Caribbean and enjoy the beauty of carefully designed displays of orchids, roses, bromeliads and fruit trees. While the wild vervet monkeys are endemic to both islands, they are more frequently sighted in Nevis, running across roads (and the golf course at the Four Seasons) or sitting in trees.

Antigua, Barbuda St. Kitts & Nevis Alive (Antigua, Barbuda, St Kitts & Nevis Alive!)

by: P. Permenter, J. Bigley

These sunny islands offer glorious beaches, delightful restaurants, exciting nightlife and a wealth of great places to stay, many right on the sand. Join this husband-and-wife team as they show you the very best of these islands. "Dawn to Dusk" sections focus on the best daytime delights, such as terrific watersports, sightseeing, white sand beaches and fascinating museums. "After Dark" sections take you to the best nightclubs, piano bars, cocktail lounges and beach cookouts. Hundreds of places to stay and eat are profiled in detail, based on repeat visits by the authors. Up-to-the-minute Alive Guides cover every aspect of travel in each exciting destination--places rarely covered by other guidebooks! Alive Guides focus on hotels and restaurants, with descriptions based on repeat visits by well-traveled authors. Establishments are rated with the unique Alive rating system, so you can find one to suit your taste and pocketbook. Particular attention is given to shopping in the exotic regions, with details on local artists, cut-price designer clothing and the best values on duty-free goods. Tips on what to do from sunup to sundown include tours, sightseeing, sunning, watersports and the best beaches. Piano bars, jazz clubs, places to meet people and even gay clubs are listed for nightlife. Transportation to, from, and around the area is also covered.

Amazon Price: $15.95 (as of 12/26/2009) Buy Now

My Nevis Island Link List 

Visit Professor Beach's websites about Nevis Island in the Caribbean.
Professor Beach Visits Nevis Island
Facts and Information for you about Nevis Island.
Professor Beach Visits Charlestown on Nevis Island
Facts and Information for you about Charlestown on Nevis Island.
Professor Beach Visits Newcastle on Nevis Island
Facts and Information for you about Newcaslte on Nevis Island.
More about Nevis
A recap of Professor Beach blogs about Nevis.

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