Road crossing: the trace streams It was several weeks that we wanted to hike, but we always had a problem with the schedule or the rain to go.
This time, all parameters were met for the weekend, and even our friends could join us: we jumped at the chance.
We did not hesitate too much on the choice of hiking, we wanted something easy (for children), not too far but with the chance to swim ..
Our choice was quickly covered the trace stream, a short walk through the forest of the Parc National de Guadeloupe.
How to get there?
It is not complicated, just take the road to the crossing, which connects Petit Bourg Pointe-Noire.
Once on this road, you will have to park on the parking the house of the forest, just before the waterfall crayfish if you come from Pointe Noire.
If you do not rent a car, there's even a bus to get there.
The Forest House is the first of the trilogy "Forest House, Volcano House and House of Wood 'to emerge in 1976, thanks to the will and the efforts of the national park.
Located 228 meters above sea level, House Forest is a reading garden devoted to plants.
The purpose of this site is to provide maximum information on the rainforest, its formation and its composition with different vegetation zones.
Theory is nice, but it does not replace practical work.
Several ballads are accessible from the house of the forest.
On the left and Angel Célyan, you will have access to the gateway, freshly repaired.
It was closed a few days following the rupture of some elements.
You'll have access to two ballads very easy: the interpretive trail (20 minutes) and the trace of David arm (60 minutes).
To the right of Angel célyan and you will find a picnic area shaded with several carbets (wooden shelters) located on a river.
The place is super nice, but it is best to go during the week, the place is less crowded.
is also right that you will find the starting point of two walks: the trace stream (easy, 90 minutes) and the trace of the river Quiock (average, 180 minutes).
Do not go too late on these hikes, we must not forget that night falls quickly in Guadeloupe.
At 18 hours, it is often already night, just to check on our webcam, which broadcasts the view we have of our living room window.
arrived at 3:30 p.m., we decided to venture over the trace streams.
The trail is well maintained and marked pafaitement, there is no risk of being lost.
I love this tree and opening gaping
On some muddy areas, bridges have been installed to prevent slipping.
On this track, you will normally have no problems of heat, the entire plot is carried out in the woods.
However, if it happens to you, you can easily refresh because water is never far from the path, which is virtually surrounded by the River.
At one point the circuit, we met a nice nest.
The children were very surprised at the activity that prevails there as soon as you scratch the surface a little.
Although the ballad seems easy, I advise you not to go there in flip flops. Some passages can be very slippery if over the previous day, and large roots also littered the path.
The ride is not too difficult, children had fun.
That same ones who were constantly in mind and we had to slow down.
The teatime approaching, we found a small place to a break.
not bother to tell you exactly where it was, there are many nice places to stop there.
As usual, it's Angel who is the first in the water, despite the cool river.
One even wonders if it has not been crossed with a labrador in a previous life.
The rest of the cast will follow at their own pace
The place is very calm and refreshing.
William had really thought of everything, he even thought of a little refreshment very nice, hidden at the bottom his backpack.
Children are delighted with this break, they take the opportunity to skip rocks.
célyan Louis and prefer to throw on the taste.
Close to where we were staying, William introduces us to a "frankincense." Guadeloupe is one who showed him the tree for the first time.
Part of the fragrant tree is actually flowing white resin and coagulates on contact with air.
Having exploded into the river, we have to ask Angel out because water is very cold and we did not want her to be sick.
It's time to leave for the rest of the ride.
The proximity of the road crossing reminds us that the ride is almost done.
The show is not finished yet, enjoy these beautiful vines.
Célyan and Louis did not even seem experienced by their hike.
And here the last few feet that separate us from our vehicles.
Célyan Angel and loved this little ballad. I must admit that the small swimming has the merit of motivating the troops.
We have 2 ½ hours, but with a very long pause to enjoy the River.
spinach, leeks, artichokes, carrots, potatoes, black radishes, small squash and watercress 
beef steak from the production of Olivier Ranke, mashed potatoes and cabbages of Brussels Farm of Millonets. 
