This morning we got up at six and got ready for a round of snorkeling before breakfast. Wow, what an amazing experience to observe the turtles while their having their breakfast. This morning there were turtles everywhere we looked. I probably did see eight or ten at the time, whatever, wherever I looked I saw turtles feeding on sea grass, resting on the ground or diving up to the surface to catch some air….it is just beautiful and very hard to describe in words. I am very happy that we made the effort getting up early to experience and observe the turtles in their natural habitat. After being back on the boat we enjoyed a good German breakfast and then we had to get going as we were heading towards Bequia and it would take us roughly five hours to get there, depending on the wind.
The weather is beautiful and we have a perfect sail up to Bequia. We arrive in Bequia early afternoon and first thing once the anchor is down…we all jump in for a swim……aaahhhh life could not be better! Once we were done with cooling off we all went to shore and explored the little township of Port Elisabeth. We meet our friends from SV “Sandy Dreams” and briefly catch up with each other’s news and happening since we have seen each other last. Ryan has now joined the Dengue Fever club, so there was lots of comparing and sharing between the two captains. Andrea and I went for a little walk along the promenade on the beach, while the boys took the drinks and ice back to the boat. After dinner we had a rum punch with freshly grated nutmeg and the evening is filled with laughter, joyful smiles and memories of the sailing trip from Carriacou to Bequia. Unfortunately the next day was our last day together and it meant to say goodbye to each other. Andrea and Mark came as guests and left as friends and we are sure that we will see each other again; however until then we let everything be and just enjoy the beach, the sun and snorkeled around the coast line of Port Elisbeth. In the afternoon Andrea and Mark took the Ferry over to St. Vincent to continue their holiday there for a few days, before heading towards Barbados for a week.
We tried to catch up with them on Saturday morning in St. Vincent, but unfortunately Hurricane Irene cross our plans and we had to leave Bequia at five in the morning to return to Grenada early Saturday morning. Grenada is the most southern Island in the Windward Island and pretty safe in regards of Hurricanes.
The weather is beautiful and we have a perfect sail up to Bequia. We arrive in Bequia early afternoon and first thing once the anchor is down…we all jump in for a swim……aaahhhh life could not be better! Once we were done with cooling off we all went to shore and explored the little township of Port Elisabeth. We meet our friends from SV “Sandy Dreams” and briefly catch up with each other’s news and happening since we have seen each other last. Ryan has now joined the Dengue Fever club, so there was lots of comparing and sharing between the two captains. Andrea and I went for a little walk along the promenade on the beach, while the boys took the drinks and ice back to the boat. After dinner we had a rum punch with freshly grated nutmeg and the evening is filled with laughter, joyful smiles and memories of the sailing trip from Carriacou to Bequia. Unfortunately the next day was our last day together and it meant to say goodbye to each other. Andrea and Mark came as guests and left as friends and we are sure that we will see each other again; however until then we let everything be and just enjoy the beach, the sun and snorkeled around the coast line of Port Elisbeth. In the afternoon Andrea and Mark took the Ferry over to St. Vincent to continue their holiday there for a few days, before heading towards Barbados for a week.
We tried to catch up with them on Saturday morning in St. Vincent, but unfortunately Hurricane Irene cross our plans and we had to leave Bequia at five in the morning to return to Grenada early Saturday morning. Grenada is the most southern Island in the Windward Island and pretty safe in regards of Hurricanes.
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