You begin on a narrow trail out of Laudat, and, after you climb over some boulders at the trailhead, the first hour or so goes fairly easily. Then you descend to Breakfast River, and the real work begins. It s straight up slippery, misty, 3,000-foot Morne Nicholls. A long, hard trek, but worth it. At the top you re rewarded with a glimpse of steam coming off Boiling Lake. The top of Morne Nicholls gets very strong winds. Be sure to have a jacket in your backpack.
Barracudas look fierce but are fairly shy. They re curious about humans and will hang around divers and snorkelers, but if you ignore them, they will soon swim away. Stingrays and electric rays can hurt you, but the sting or shock is usually mild, and most injuries occur when people disturb them from their naps. Moray eels scare most people, but they won t use their sharp teeth unless you stick your hand into their private residence. Even then, they may not want to hurt you, but they can t see well and tend to treat every moving object as food. Never try to coax them out of their holes with a treat.
If you don t have a car, check the bus schedule at Old Market Plaza for times and fares to various sites. It s possible to take a bus from the corner of King George V Street and Bath Road, near the police station and Botanical Gardens, to Trafalgar Falls. The ride takes about 20 minutes and costs around EC$6/US$2.50 round-trip.
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