Turks and Caicos are famous for bright water, beautiful beaches, and some great Tiki bars, but I’m sure you don’t expect to see this animal on the island. In February, in a cruise with Holland America on top of a new statue For the seven -day Caribbean east, the boat left from FT. Lauderdale (See our whole year guide to the City of Fort Lauderdale), Stop in Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Thomas, and Bahamas before surrounding Florida to go down.
Turks and Caicos are a new destination for me. Who said, while looking into the visit offered on the cruise, Safari car buggy dune big two hours attracted my attention. It mentions that you can see flamingos, so I’m interested. Holland America has a variety of activities to choose from and recently made the news to help $ 400 onboard credit for each stateroom or that Sun eclipse cruise that goes from Americato name some.
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Exploring Turks & Caicos
Turks and Caicos surprised me in many ways
The visit appears to be challenging, taking a dune car all over the island along the ordinary road and narrow route with the right safety equipment while taking your surroundings. The island’s landscape can include seaside views, several rocky lanes, and sandy trails, all on their way to the historic Grand Turk Lighthouse since the beginning of 1850 -an.
On the way to the lighthouse, the visit took us through the salt pan (sometimes back to the pink flamingo), John Glenn’s space capsule, a place to see with panoramic views along the coast, and an incredible appearance that you might not expect: donkey. And many of them!
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There is a donkey all over the island
Even while driving short through the island you will definitely see a group of them along the way
Defer Visit Turks and CaicosBecause the donkey found a way to Grand Turk Island back to the 17th century. The islands were an important part of the salt trading, and the donkey was finally brought in to help laborers that were already working too much with salt mining. The donkey is strong and customizable. They can help with some operations and withstand heavy loads and difficult work.
After years of helping in the island’s salt mine, the salt industry began to decline, and the need for these animals eventually decreased. Instead of finding a new home or place for this donkey, they were left to travel the island itself, eventually adjusting. They are part of the whole culture in Turks and Caicos and seem to work well there.
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Visitors must be careful when approaching donkey
Be aware that they are certainly not afraid of approaching you
Although the donkey is now an important part of the island’s culture and heritage, it is only aware that some have a little more aggressive when approached than others.
You will find some opportunities, especially near the lighthouse, to buy and give them carrots so they are not ashamed of coming to humans.
As wildlife journalists who often interact with various animals in their natural habitats, I will advise to feed them. I believe it is best to keep distance and admire from the distance to your safety and animals.
If this is something you want to participate in, just be careful and realize that they are wild animals. If you finally make a visit around the island, you might be more than one donkey. During a two-hour visit, we may see about 15-20 donkey along the road and many gather around the lighthouse.
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See other wildlife on the island
While donkeys are the most unexpected, there are other wildlife on the island to see
When you return from visiting the island, don’t forget to spend time on the beach. If you are a confident swimmer and feel comfortable doing so, swim (at your own risk).
I swim all the way to the area released near the dropoff point to find all kinds of animals, such as large barracudas -bans, colored fish schools, needle fish floating near the surface, squid -cumi reefs, sea hedgehogs, clumps and more.
Although beautiful blue water in Turks and Caicos must be explored while you are there, whether you are snorkeling or just relaxing in the sand, the donkey gives the unique island while paying tribute to the history of salt mining in Grand Turk. If you find yourself on the island, look at this cute locals!