1.07.2012

The Stairs of Anse Chastanet, St. Lucia


309. That's how many steps we counted from the beach to our room at one of our favorite resorts and where we went for Christmas. 

Several times a day too.  No need to worry about gaining weight here; buns of steel by the time we left.

Let's start down at the beach. Dip your feet in the water to wash off the sand and then here we go....





Still climbing.....




Aha! A place to rest.



Rest over already?


Looking back at the rest area....

Finally, we're half way there. This is a multi-layered area for reception, bar and two dining rooms.




And we start climbing again. This time to our room. Photo looks back down to reception area.




Hang in there!




That's my daughter...I make her haul the water (and everything else). See the tiny red arrow? That's where we turn in for our room.




Finally, the turn off on the right. Thought we were through? NOT. We have 55 more steep steps to go.




The last 16 steps, gasp... Tracy has reached our door.



Collapse in chairs on the deck and look at these two views at dusk. The Pitons in one direction and the ocean on the other. Are the steps worth it? Absolutely.


Here is Anse Chastanet:




30 sterling comments:

Sarah said...

Well, how can you complain when you are in paradise! Reminds me of the Amalfi Coast.

Ann said...

Oh, my! Gorgeous!! And I thought my 4th floor walk up in NYC this summer was a hike! This is stunning!

La Table De Nana said...

Oh my gosh..great way to stay in shape while enjoying the vistas:)

SissySees said...

Absolutely beautiful. Or ... calf-solutely? I bet your calves are like rocks!!

Rosa's Yummy Yums said...

Lovely stairs and wonderful landscapes!

Cheers,

Rosa

From Beyond My Kitchen Window said...

Looks like it might have been the stairway to heaven. Beautiful place!

Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen said...

No need to worry about gaining weight with all of those stairs Barbara. What a lovely place and I know you enjoy visiting. Hope your Christmas was lovely.
Sam

T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types said...

That view must have made every step worthwhile!

lostpastremembered said...

The luggage??? That would be the only drag. But what a view! Guess they don't get too many fat tourists up that high. Gorgeous view. Was it fun too???

Barbara Bakes said...

Now that's where I'd like to spend Christmas too! So great that you're able to travel with your daughter. It looks beautiful!

SavoringTime in the Kitchen said...

Wow, no need to worry about keeping in shape there! What a glorious view and so worth the many stairs.

Fresh Local and Best said...

This is a paradise and view that is worth doing some work for. I love the stone construction on all of the buildings and what a magnificent view you had from your house.

Beth said...

What a gorgeous set of photos! And I was particularly thrilled to see them because ... we're going there too!

Juliana said...

Wow, beautiful pictures Barbara...what an awesome view! In regards to the steps...we had similar issues when in Santorini...

Carolyn Jung said...

Now, that's a REAL stairmaster! LOL

teresa said...

oh wow, what a great vacation! i love the pictures!

Reeni said...

Gorgeous! The view is stunning! And the beach is where I want to be - right now.

Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook said...

Stunning views! Those steps could have killed me though. Who needs a gym after that?!

The Blonde Duck said...

I want to go!

bellini said...

I would have to say that it is definitely worth it:D

Hungry Dog said...

Simply gorgeous. And I love a vacation where the exercise is simply built-in, then you can eat and drink with abandon (right?) Happy new year, Barbara!

Bizzy B. Bakes said...

Absolutely breathtaking. I am glad you had such an opportunity.

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The Blonde Duck said...

Did you ever run up the stairs like Rocky? :)

The Teacher Cooks said...

What a fabulous view and a great workout!

Eileen said...

Totally worth it for the view. :) Simply gorgeous.

nancy at good food matters said...

breathtaking, and worth every step! you sure didn't have to worry about gaining on this trip, with your built-in workout.

Jacqueline said...

Wow, a great workout indeed, but well worth it :)

Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen said...

Wow, that view must have been worth darn stair in that place. And on the bright side, no need to worry about gaining any weight!

Stevie said...

Wow! What a great vacation. The views are totally breathtaking. And the steps don't seem like they held you back at all.

Spiral Staircases said...

Well I think they all look clean and nice and safe. I have not been there yet on holiday but I might well have to go there and have a look.

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