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Flora: Red Mangrove
The Red Mangrove (<em>Rhizophora Mangle</em>) can be recognised by its big aerial roots and spear-shaped seeds. It has viviparous reproduction, that is to say, the seed changes into a young plant when it is still on the tree. At maturity, the small plant is detached from the tree and falls into the mud, where it starts putting down roots. If the small plant falls into the water, it will float until it makes contact with the land.<br />Its hard and heavy wood is used to make posts and stilts. The bark is very rich in tannin.
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Agricultural landscape: Savannah
The savannah is an extensive area of grassland. It did not arise naturally in Guadeloupe but was created by colonists to feed their livestock. Even today, you often see cattle making their way across the savannah. It they didn't, nature would soon reassert itself and these areas would turn into woodland.
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Geology: "La Piscine" pool
This spot is called "La Piscine" (the swimming pool). The seawater basin looks like a small swimming pool. But the sea waves can make swimming very dangerous. Watch out for the sea urchins and the rock sculpted into a point by the sea spray.
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Geology: Anse Patate
Cliff in Anse Patate. Build up of marine limestone. Grande Terre is a limestone plateau on a volcanic base. The extinct volcano was eroded over time and has been underwater for millions of years. All this time, a limestone deposit of coral and shellfish has formed. When the tectonic plates shifted, Grande Terre rose out of the sea.
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Geology: Descent towards Anse in Eblain
Be careful, the descent is quite a difficult part of the hike. A rope has been added to make it easier to climb up and down. Take your time. A few steps have been added to make progress easier.
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Agricultural landscape: Savannah in Eblain
The cattle in the savannah are a feature of the farming landscape in this area. In the past Sainte-Anne and neighbouring villages were the breadbasket of Guadeloupe. The savannah in Eblain is the end of the trail. You go back to the start the same way.
[Trek] Sainte-Anne coast (Fonds Thézan)
From the Anse à Saint beach, walk along the coast towards the east as far as the mouth of a small, brackish lake surrounded by red mangroves. Go round the lake and walk up towards the savannah to your right. Continue along the coast until you arrive at the foot of some "upmarket" houses. In the gully, take a quick return trip to see the attractive pool (La Piscine). The path continues, and you go past a series of bays (La Chaudière, Patate, Canot, Eblain). Every one of them has a magnificent view. The trail ends in the savannah just behind L'Anse à Eblain. <br />Come back the same way (retrace your steps).Modified: 41 weeks ago
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