Dominica post-hurricane recovery as of Feb 2018

Picture drawn by Hamilton
Photos and report by Robin Richardson Stout, s/v Mermaid
Devastation seen from the boat on the approach
Photos and report by Robin Richardson Stout, s/v Mermaid
People are still smiling
Photos and report by Robin Richardson Stout, s/v Mermaid
Wild Iris' portrait by same artist!?
He went off to buy nails to stop the tarp covering his roof blowing away with the proceeds but didn't want charity. We will be back.. such lovely, resilient people. There is no shortage of locally grown produce. We just felt we had to buy something from every stall! Report and photo by Mark Pollington.
Many buildings still stand vacant
Photos and report by Robin Richardson Stout, s/v Mermaid
Temporary fixes in place
Photos and report by Robin Richardson Stout, s/v Mermaid
Much to be done
Photos and report by Robin Richardson Stout, s/v Mermaid