The "viewpoint" of the national park of the Black River Gorges does not offer extravagant landscapes, but they are, nonetheless, splendid.  The "purity" of the air and the peacefulness that reigns contribute to the impressiveness of the spot.     

The melody of the stream that gains in volume from one waterfall to another, before throwing itself into the Alexandra Falls cradles the nature.  Here, serenity and tranquility rule.  The scenery is impressive and time seems to slip by in a different manner, much slower than usual.

On the upper parts, an area has been developed and christened "viewpoint".  It allows one to admire a part of the beauty of the National Park of the Black River Gorges, in the south west of the island.

Alexandra Falls is hidden behind bushes but the sound of the water that breaking against the rocks below reveals its presence.  The high ramparts of the neighbouring hills draw ones eyes towards the splendid valleys, far away.  

The sky is clear and we can clearly see the outline of the southern coast.  Light breezes cool down the "pure" air that fills ones lungs.

A couple contemplate the setting sun.  Its' last rays enlighten the peaks and the cliffs with a golden colour.  A few tables and benches placed under the trees, as well as a parking area that can accommodate more than twenty or so cars, are proof that this place is much more crowded, at times.   

The park has four viewpoints, scattered over the four corners.  Two of them, amongst which the Macchabee, are to be found in the north, along long hiking trails that are unreachable by car.

The Gorges viewpoint, located about three kilometers to the west of Alexandra Falls, is to be found right in the heart of the nature reserve.  It offers a magnificent view over a sight conceived by nature. 

Geological movement has created deep canyons, caved in the hills and carved a rugged relief.  The viewpoint is nestled at a vertiginous and steep height overlooking the gorges.  Luxuriant vegetation rolls into the distance, covering the valleys and the hillsides.  

It is the vestige of the forest that once covered the island. Streams and trails are camouflaged beneath this dense yet fragile green carpet. 

On our left, we can see a splendid waterfall that tumbles down from the top of a ravine.  In the evening, a horde of birds pops up from the depths of the forest before disappearing again, like stealthy shadows.

A stray doe wanders about near the site.  She is suspicious.  In the end, she decides to disappear back into the forest.  A limpid serenity sets in to greet the night.