Back in Antigua

Posted by Liz

After being detained by volcanic eruptions, our friends John and Fawn from Boston finally met up with us in Les Saintes, through "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" (and ferries, and dinghy rides from strangers).

We spent a few days in the Saintes -with our Iguana Hunt hike and a day snorkeling and swimming at Baie de Pompiere...all of our physical efforts supplemented by Pain Au Chocolate, Croissants, Baguettes and some FRESH Dorado (Mahi Mahi) that I purchased from the local fisherman one morning.

From Les Saintes, we motored up to Deshaies, Guadeloupe because of very light air. Walked through the town, spent the night, and then, on Friday, had a delightful 6 hour sail from Deshaies up to Falmouth Antigua. Sunny, nice breeze (10-12 knots) from an easterly direction, so we were sailing along doing about 6-6.5....not setting any speed records, but exceptionally comfortable. All four of us enjoyed naps throughout that afternoon, and we saw a WHALE! Just one whale stealthily floating along the surface, with his spout blowing every few seconds, until he dipped below.

We've spent the last couple of days here in Falmouth and English Harbor, doing the tour of Nelsons Dockyard in English, swimming/snorkeling at Pigeon Beach, and having wonderful meals out. Tonight we'll head up to Shirley Heights for the regular Sunday night "jump up" with steel drum bands, cookouts, drinks, dancing - overlooking English and Falmouth Harbours and watching the sunset.