Life in Dominica | Simple Living in Nature | Simply Grethel

Welcome to the Nature Island of the Caribbean: Dominica. It's wonderful when the name suits the face - Dominica, The Nature Isle!
Here I am visiting our farm on the north of Dominica for the first time in the New Year 2022. I am always in awe of the abundance of fruits and vegetables from our fertile Caribbean soil.
Go-Goat our home raised goat is 'kinda' happy to see me - I think I am happier to see him.
Come with me to take a glimpse of what life is like on our earth friendly island, Dominica as I enjoy picking and eating fruits, chatting with the animals listening to the birds sing, breathing fresh air and more...
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[@SimplyGrethel]

Thank you all for your beautiful comments, likes, subscriptions and all. I am grateful. Sending hugs and love. How's your day going?

[@tcbtcb7553]

I LOVE DOMINICA! SUPER BEAUTIFUL!

[@SimplyGrethel]

Happy you do and happy you stopped by as well. Appreciated!!

[@annettemoudou7491]

creation is so beautifull fullfilling pure peacefull and calme, we are living in paradise, but many of us are ignorant of this.

[@SimplyGrethel]

Indeed. Well said! The sooner we all become aware the better. I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Thanks

[@D_A_Marv]

I don’t know how I came across your channel, but it’s nice seeing the Nature Island in all its glory! I love your bubbly personality and thanks for sharing!

[@SimplyGrethel]

Destiny! :) or perhaps our mutual love for the island. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this beautiful comment. I appreciate. It's my pleasure to share. More of the Nature Island definitely coming up....

[@viral_videos257]

Subscribed. Just discovered your channel. Great videos. pls keep posting.

[@SimplyGrethel]

Super happy to have you here. Thank you! I am certainly getting back at it

[@NikkiCFO]

I am so happy to have found your channel! My dream is to move to Dominica!

[@SimplyGrethel]

Aww Thank you Nikki! Great choice - We are a friendly people on a beautiful island. Welcome to The Nature Isle!!! :) Visited already?

[@sammypaul4464]

That's a great appreciation for organic healthy natural food and being in touch with nature. Healthy experience. Our very own Grethel from the nature isle. A vlog well appreciated. Awsome!

[@SimplyGrethel]

Sammy Paul, Greetings!! Thank you so much for your beautiful comment. Glad you enjoyed. The island is indeed blessed with natural resources. I appreciate...

[@alphonsejohn8728]

Hello nice watching your video, your garden have plenty of star fruits 😀 am proud of my Dominica 🇩🇲 keep the videos coming you're doing great 👍

[@SimplyGrethel]

Thank you Alphonse for the word of support. I am relatively new at doing videos - still trying and learning. Yes it was star fruit juice for dayssss :) Glad you enjoyed and more to come for sure. Have a great day!

[@mcole655]

Wow I luv it! Just subscribed and wanted to say hi from Houston! Always wanted to go to Dominica thanks for the content my husband is Jamaican bless up!

[@SimplyGrethel]

Bless up! So glad you enjoyed the vid. I receive the Houston greetings with thanks. You should - It is a beautiful island. Thanks for subscribing. One Love

[@Channel-dt6jw]

That fruit makes the best juice

[@SimplyGrethel]

Oh sooo good! It really does - Yumm. I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Thank you

[@curtisblondel6542]

Love your enthusiasm. WAITUKUBULI, Dominica...aka..Nature Island is simply the best...has to be experienced to be known!❤😊

[@SimplyGrethel]

Thank you Curtis 😀 Yep - the beautiful Waitukubuli definitely is! I appreciate your comment

[@curtisblondel6542]

You're welcome, Grethel:)

[@learning2cookwithmeemma922]

Thanks for bring Dominica to me. Those star fruit was tempting. So many ripe ones were on the tree.

[@SimplyGrethel]

My pleasure Emma! Just finished making some juice - lime added :) Thank you so much

[@mckradypaul9786]

It's amazing to see you here after all these years. Remember you as a child and still miss you. Remember those days of docking and Maureen

[@SimplyGrethel]

I sure remember! Amazingly beautiful times. Nostalgic!!!! I certainly appreciate. Calling Nicole tomorrow :)

[@naturalist2999]

Great interaction with nature. Where can I find a Nubian Ram?

[@SimplyGrethel]

@@naturalist2999 glad I learnt something new from you today. Had no idea how they were called, well except for Go-goat and Goatie :) Thanks for your comment. Will let you know if I find any available

[@truthseeker6541]

Lovely content, showing the simplicity and beauty in nature which also reflects the inner beauty within you.

[@SimplyGrethel]

Ohh thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a cool comment. I appreciate!

[@KILLAN0ONE]

5:55 😍 picking and eating fresh juicy fruit straight from the tree is a pleasure most may never know!

[@SimplyGrethel]

ikr Kaviar! And what an amazing experience this is. It is one of those : Just do it kind of thing. Absolutely no one can explain this delight. Thanks for commenting. I appreciate!!! ☺

[@yuwiseradionetwork]

Great video. The natural setting is awesome

[@SimplyGrethel]

Thank you! Glad you like. I appreciate your comment

[@kheidy7]

Loving the natural vibes. Thinking of relocating there. I need a more natural lifestyle.

[@SimplyGrethel]

The more natural lifestyle does wonders - I can attest. Glad you enjoy the vids. More coming up in July. Thanks and best wishes to you Alley

[@kheidy7]

Thanks Grethel!

[@pnewman7279]

Oh my gosh, those lemons, as akid, squash and fresh bread with yellow butter. was my meal... 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SimplyGrethel]

Oh my gosh that squash was even more refreshing on a super hot day. Natural blessings! Thank you for watching and commenting. Appreciated!

[@mervynhoward9670]

in trinidad we call it five finger

[@SimplyGrethel]

Yep, based on the responses here, five fingers seem to be among the top 3 names for this fruit across the Caribbean. (five finger, starfruit and Carambola). Ah love it! Nice having you here Mervyn. Thanks

[@mysterieuseenvoyee2432]

Wonderful

[@SimplyGrethel]

Thank you! I appreciate

[@tones_2466]

here for this content☺️

[@SimplyGrethel]

And I'm glad you are! Thank you so much for stopping by. Much more coming your way

[@limaim26]

Hello my dear friend. It's so great to see you in these videos and surrounded by our beautiful nature. All those fruits remind me of Cuba. The carambola we call it pera china in the province i come from in central Cuba. ❤️❤️❤️

[@SimplyGrethel]

Thank you so much!! Best wishes for 2022. Oh yes nature is my happy place. Bet the pera china will run next time I arrive :)

[@kerimjoseph2496]

100% Nature ❤️ Island where I’m from

[@SimplyGrethel]

True beauty wrapped in Nature - 💯 Thank for viewing Kerim!!

[@petersfamilyvlogtouchofthe977]

I love nature nature is beautiful

[@SimplyGrethel]

It sure is! Glad you do. Thank you for sharing your thoughts here

[@sevbell8307]

The tree with the orange flowers...African tulip

[@SimplyGrethel]

Thank you. I have been trying to figure that out. It's so cool amidst all the green. Nice having you here... I appreciate!

[@dela960]

reminds me of the flamboyant tree

[@Lionsden49]

I’m interested in moving to Dominica after I retire and I need more information about the island and living arrangements

[@SimplyGrethel]

Thanks for viewing!! It is an amazingly beautiful island in many ways. It would however be great to visit a few times to learn more at your own pace and get a local experience, I think. Much info can be found over at the website of Discover Dominica also.

[@varandachronicles4639]

Excuse me Madam I’m scrolling thru my KZbin channel and came upon this video, I’m Jamaican, currently living in North Carolina which I might add is very cold this week. Just stopping by to say I’m very jealous of your paradise. There I said it 😩😩

[@SimplyGrethel]

Hahaa, there you said it:) Nah, it just may be about you finding joy in the simplest of things plus you're an islander. Sending some sunshine your way! Glad you took time here to comment. Thank you!!

[@mikelawry3362]

This is so amazing 👍👍💯

[@SimplyGrethel]

Thank you so much Mike. Glad you like! :)

[@marybenoit6375]

Hey how are you, haven’t seen you in a while, hope all is well with you.

[@SimplyGrethel]

Awww Thank you so much for checking in Mary!! Doing fine thx. Will be back soon with new vids in the upcoming weeks. Hope you're doing well yourself. Sending virtual hugs

[@livinlydia]

I am jealous truly, where is my fruits, not fear at all. I gonna be waiting by the warf for my box next week.

[@SimplyGrethel]

Hahaha I ate 'em all. You saw the pace I was going right?

[@jamaicabrow8315]

Love your blog I would love to visit what is the cost for a one bedroom furnished apartment per month

[@SimplyGrethel]

Oh thank you! I appreciate. Apartment costs would depend on several factors but in general I'd say on average, it starts at about $650-700XCD per month.

[@jamaicabrow8315]

@@SimplyGrethel thanks much and keep up the wonderful work You are doing

[@misikir7862]

are fruit trees all over the place like that, or is that within private property

[@SimplyGrethel]

The video was made on private property however fruit trees are found almost everywhere, especially along the hiking trails, villages, river banks etc. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate!

[@mgr8319]

Hello from Martinique..So beautiful Dominica..I visited but I dont know you village "Bourne" Where are you exactly ? I ll want to stay in a farm to visit the garden..Do you do that ? Thanks for the answer☺

[@SimplyGrethel]

Hello MGR, It is indeed a beautiful island. Glad that you find it so. Oh, Bourne/Borne is the first community past the town of Portsmouth on the way to the airport. We do not offer accommodation as yet however we hope to do so in the future. Thanks for viewing - I appreciate. It is my pleasure to answer your question

[@Adrenalean767]

Oh all de time i seein u on de road dere is grethel dat is your name den? Lol nice video man.

[@SimplyGrethel]

Yesss slimfit :) That's my name. So nice to have you here and I'm glad you enjoyed the vid. I appreciate!

[@YoungUprising]

That first fruit, was that Chapoti?

[@SimplyGrethel]

Yep, Chapoti - and they are lucky they were not yet ripe :)

[@YoungUprising]

@@SimplyGrethel Lol interesting, that's really nice that's one of my favorite fruits. Nice video sweetheart.

[@SimplyGrethel]

@@YoungUprising Thank you!

[@evanisworld3761]

I need to visit home soon. I miss nature! Which village is this?

[@SimplyGrethel]

Once you visit you'll get your full dose of nature :) It's the beautiful lil' village of Bourne. Thanks for watching!!

[@dilondonergeorge3984]

Where in the Nature isle was this video shot? I did not wait till the end to ask this question.

[@SimplyGrethel]

At Bourne. Thanks for viewing...

[@Jay-hr3rh]

What fruits are in season in April?

[@SimplyGrethel]

Umm Papaya, Carambola, Guava, Golden apple, Oh the Fatpokes are getting set (Fatpokes are some of the fruits I pick in one of my videos related to tent camping in Dominica)… Thanks for viewing, Jay!

[@sentero1856]

were you born in dominica?

[@SimplyGrethel]

Yes 💯 Thank you for stopping by. Appreciate!

[@adonis_outside2062]

It's called five fingers.

[@SimplyGrethel]

Yesss, I should have remembered that one. Sure I heard it somewhere before. Thanks for commenting Adonis

[@Banches767]

5 fingers

[@SimplyGrethel]

Yep! Five finger is the name I've heard the most after Carambola since asking the question. I think here in Dominica the majority say Carambola. I appreciate your comment Banches jo.

[@Banches767]

Yes, carambola is the scientific name.

[@SimplyGrethel]

@@Banches767 Actually I thought the name Carambola was just the local (Caribbean) name. Just googled as I saw your reply and indeed it is Averrhoa Carambola. surprisesurprise! Learning is really continuous. Thank you!

[@johnjederon4068]

8

[@SimplyGrethel]

9 :)

[@gazifoodandtravelksa1452]

Now our cricket team in your country

[@SimplyGrethel]

BGD Yes!!! 😄 Fingers crossed for the game. Some inclement weather over here due to a tropical system. Hope it clears up by tomorrow.

[@gazifoodandtravelksa1452]

@@SimplyGrethel hope everything well tomorrow

[@SimplyGrethel]

@@gazifoodandtravelksa1452 let's hope