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Article: CAYMAN BRAC: Caves and diving on small island spared by storm
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- AP Worldstream
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- October 28, 2004
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GRETCHEN ALLEN, Associated Press Writer
AP Worldstream
10-28-2004
Dateline: CAYMAN BRAC
When Christopher Columbus saw the generally flat and low-lying Cayman Islands in 1503, it was no doubt the island of Cayman Brac that he sighted first. Its most distinguishing feature is "The Bluff," a limestone crag that rises 140 feet (42 meters) above the Caribbean Sea at the eastern tip of this island. "Brac" is a Gaelic word for crag, hence the island's name.
Cayman Brac _ already well-known for its excellent diving opportunities _ is being promoted as an all-around ecotourism destination, and The Bluff is part of the attraction. It provides a challenge to rock climbers and hikers, and nature-lovers ...
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