March 19...Sitting in the cockpit updating the blog has taken a long time and while sitting here have been offered lobster for 20EC a lb. a couple of times. I would put them on the barbecue but the captain doesn't want to hear them squeal. Also have come to the conclusion that some French boaters are illogical.....they are all around us and have no concept of where to anchor....even though a large spacious area, they seem to want to be where we are!
March 18...After my swim to shore, left for Clifton, Union Island. Passed by Palm Island, exclusive resort on
Casuarina Beach supposedly one of the most beautiful beaches in the
Windwards. We were going to just check
out of Clifton and anchor at Chatham Bay for the night but changed our minds
after going in to town for a few supplies.
Vincent of Why Worry gave us a deal on a mooring ball because he
supposedly like us. Decided to stay and
catch up on Internet and tomorrow may go to Chatham for a swim and then on to
Hillsborough, Sandy Island, Paradise Beach and Tyrell Bay, Carriacou. After that it will be on to Grenada to wait
for a weather window to Trinidad.
Dinghied over to Happy Island, a man made island made out of
conch shells on the reef. Reminded me of
Willy T in the BVIs. On way back noticed
another small island that we may visit tomorrow before leaving. Got playing cards when we returned so never
did make it out for dinner. What a loss
for me! Terrible.
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| Happy Island, happy lady prior to rummy game |
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| Happy Island |
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| Feeding of sharks at Anchorage Hotel |
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| Entering Union |
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| Cays, view to Union and Mayreau |
March 16, 17...Overcast days in the mornings with some winds and swells in
the bay. Tobago Cays are comprised of
Petit Rameau, Petit Bateau, Baradel and Jamesby. We are moored just off Jamesby. I can swim to shore and pretend that it is
our own private beach. We walked to the
top and took pictures.
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| Cays, view to Petit St. Vincent and Petit Martinique |
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| No words necessary, Mistress in foreground |
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| from top of Jamesby |
Snorkled and toured around the islands. Barbecues are available, lobster (45EC), fish
or chicken (30EC) but we decided against it.
Free spirit brought banana bread (12EC) but decided against the baguette
(15EC).
March 15...
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| Channel entering the Cays |
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| Canouan in the distance ... on way to the Cays |
Off today to Tobago Cays.
Nice crossing, only about a three hour sail. Arrived and had problems picking up the
mooring pins. The lead was non existent. The new boat hook got stuck in the line and I
had to let go. Of course, as soon as I
did, it floated free and away. I rushed
back to get the other hook but in the meantime an Aussie from the boat next to
us got in his dinghy and held the pin and I was able to pass him the line. And, a French boat in front of us collected
the hook that had been floating away.
What we didn’t realize that at the entry of the channel between Petit
Bateau and Petit Rameau there were some pirogues and the Park people who came
by later to collect the fees told us they would help with the moorings. They said they were probably having
lunch. Next time! Fees are $45EC per night plus $10EC per
person per day for park fees. We paid
$130EC and the third night is free.
Clam linguine for dinner.
Excellent!
March 14...Happy Birthday Emily! Have decided to stay for another night here
for R and R. Dinner last night at Whalebone. No comment!
Sitting here in The Fig Tree overlooking the bay. Beautiful views! Went over to Princess
Margaret beach. Luckily there was a
dinghy dock. Swells on the beach were
huge.
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| Other view of Princess Margaret aka Tony Gibbons Beach |
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| Princess Margaret beach |
A large party kat came in and
parked itself stern first right on the beach.
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| View of Admiralty Bay from The Fig Tree |
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| Can you spot Mistress? |
March 13...Everything held tight even though it was rocking and
rolling.
Left at 8 a.m. and Elon was
waiting to untie the stern shore line.
As
we left, some boys offered us a tuna for $30 US.
Nice sail to Port Elizabeth, Bequia.
Arrived in Admiralty Bay and took an available
pin with Fitz.
Hot spot slow and
almost non existent.
Into town,
purchased tomatoes and mahi mahi (4 steaks for $20ECs)
Probably tuna was a better deal but that
would have been too many steaks.
Tomorrow is a national holiday, women's day, and everything is closed.
Have decided to move on to The Tobago Cays for
a couple of days for R and R.
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| Bequia, Port Elizabeth |
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| Bequia, Port Elizabeth, Admiralty Bay |
March 12...Up at 6:30 a.m. That
was quite a night. Gone are the quiet
nights in the marina where it felt as if you were sleeping in a normal
bed. Lots of swells and feeling as if we
were going to roll out of bed.
Trip to Wallilabou was uneventful. Got away at 8 a.m with motor sail with speeds
of 7.8 to 8.2 knts. Made the unfortunate
decision to stop at Wallilabou, St. Vincent.
Upon approach, Justin and friend approached us and assured that we would
get a pin at the Anchorage Hotel. Yes, yes,
yes. Getting in closer we spied a fellow
rowing out in the open. He rowed faster
and approached our boat and suddendly jumped in the dinghy. We told him we were already with Justin but
he refused to get out of the dinghy. He
said he worked for the Anchorage. Peter
who never raises his voice or gets upset became very irritated and vocal. We radioed the Anchorage and told them what
was happening. David said he would be
out to meet us. Shawn refused to get out
of the dinghy even though we told him it was illegal for him to be on the
boat. Both Shawn and Justin followed up
in on either side and David was waiting at the shore. It turns out no pins were available; it looks
as if there are only two pins. Anchorage
was too deep so we backed in, Peter dropped anchor and because of 60 feet of
water we let out all chain. A stern line
was tied to shore. Of course, everyone
wanted something….Justin realized it was a no go, but Shawn refused to
leave. David left and said he’d be back
later. WOW….what an experience. Of course, there were vendors waiting to sell
whatever and we told them we needed some downtime. A while later a fellow came by and said he
was waiting to come by the boat as soon as we settled. Very blue eyes….and I had already decided I
would buy something here…so poor…however, we don’t eat papaya, pineapple or
whatever else he had so he went to buy some tomatoes for me...one lb. for 10
ECs. Don’t really need them but I have
parsley and basil, I figured it would be nice to have extras. And I did appreciate the fact that he was
soft spoken and polite. (He never came
back.) We had originally planned to go ashore for dinner but after all the
hallaballough decided to stay on the boat.
Will go in for a drink and Internet though and clear customs. (No Internet available)
It seems funny because halfway over we had almost decided to
go to Bequia but then changed our minds.
Instincts….always go with them!
Nice lunch, I am down below.
Clink, clink, clink, clink. I
hear the anchor chain. Look out and we
are moving closer to the Canadian boat next to us. Call David and let him know we are
dragging. He comes out and we reanchor
amidst much confusion, sweat , tension and words. Finally done and hopefully we are done! We have made more friends, Maurice selling
jewellery and Elon who will help us when we leave tomorrow. He will be waiting!
I really can't believe these boat boys rowing their pirogues. In other places, they always have motors. No wonder they are so skinny.
Information: Before
entering the bay at Wallilabou call the Anchorage Hotel on 68, and let them
know you are coming in. Ask for David.
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| Wallilabou, Pirates of the Caribbean |
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| Entrance to Wallilabou Bay or exit |
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| Pirates at Wallilabou |
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