Our sail back from Vieux Fort to “Between the Pitons” was
the exact opposite of our sail down a few days ago (see Scary Valentine’s Day).
The winds were more or less the same 20+ knots from ~ E-ENE and the there were still
significant swells. The difference was all in the direction of travel. Sailing
north west on a broad reach was delightful, beating to the south east was
miserable. As the saying goes – gentlemen don’t sail to windward.
The mooring between the pitons was as beautiful as we
remembered, although still a little rolly, and we after a quick lunch we went snorkeling
off the beach. The corals in this area are relatively healthy, which was good
to see, and we saw lots of fish, including some big shoals of something or
other in the deeper water. Unfortunately, because of the increased swells, it
seemed like the water was not as clear as it had been previously. After snorkeling
we went ashore at the Sugar Beach resort and hiked up to the warm waterfall and
baths. It was really a lot of fun. I regret not taking up my camera because the
light was soft and beautiful and I could have gotten some great portraits of
people with the water from the falls bouncing off their heads.
We passed on drinks at the resort on the way back. Having
been caught out once, we were now aware that prices fro drinks are in $US
rather than $ Eastern Caribbean and as such about three times the price of any
other drinks we have seen! However, back on board we were able to introduce
Stew to “painkillers” (Rum, coconut cream, orange juice, pineapple juice and
grated nutmeg). For dinner we ate tuna “burgers” made with fresh tuna, spring
onions, parsley, egg and Worcestershire sauce, along with risotto and salad. Dessert
was sautéed plantains with butter and brown sugar. It was a fine meal all
round!
Mike
Fishing boats - Vieux Fort
Fishing boats - Vieux Fort
Abstract overlay of fishing boat interiors
Gloria and Paige enjoying a fabulous sail to "Between the Pitons" - both Pitons seen in the background
A passing cruise liner at sunset from "Between the Pitons"
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