MartiniqueMap
January
Martinique, along with Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Reunion, and Mayotte, is an overseas department of France. Although the locals consider themselves to be a full-fledged part of France (just one that’s a Someone at the local airport is really into houseplants.  The climate here is conducive to growing just about anything.  The design of the storm sewers is interesting. In addition to the usual grates, there are also long narrow slits down which water can go without waiting until it encounters one of the wide drains.  A mailbox for sending mail.  Occasionally you can come across relay boxes for use by postal workers.  Mailboxes for receiving mail. Just like the ones in other French territories.  The license plates are as varied as the tastes of their owners.  The capital. It’s practically impossible to tell that you’re in the Caribbean.  Street signs come in fancy and plain varieties, depending on the importance of the street.  A fire hydrant.  Trash dumpsters.  A trash can.  Another trash can.  A payphone.  A trendy payphone.  A trendy traffic light.  A pedestrian light.  A public restroom.  A sidewalk bollard.  A store.  A hair salon.  A dress shop.  Che Guevara cigarettes are sold here.  A wheelchair-accessible crosswalk. Interestingly, the blue paint was applied using the same technique as on the Canary Islands.  A street corner with a variety of signs.  A bus stop.  The city.  The island is nice enough, only there’s absolutely nothing to do.  It’s as though the French enjoy having their vacation homes here, but don’t exactly expect or welcome visitors. |
