With our arrival in Martinique, we also entered into the Windward chain of islands, so called because they lie to windward of the route taken by the old square rigger sailing ships arriving from Britain and Europe. They’re impressive, majestic volcanic islands with sheer cliffs rising out of the sea and lush, dense vegetation. Continue reading “Pirates Of The Caribbean – St Lucia”
Christmas Capers – Martinique
One of the great things about sailing in the Caribbean is that after St Martin, all the islands are within a day’s sail of each other. We left Dominica at 7.30 am on 18th December and by 3.30 pm we were in our next country, Martinique! Continue reading “Christmas Capers – Martinique”
Where The Wild Things Are – Dominica
If there were a candidate for the Garden of Eden, Dominica (pronounced Dom-i-Knee-ka) would top the list I reckon. Wild, stunning and bursting with life, it’s breathtakingly beautiful. Continue reading “Where The Wild Things Are – Dominica”
The Saint(s) — Iles Des Saintes
25NM south-east of Guadeloupe lie the Iles De Saintes, another little jewel in the Caribbean. Continue reading “The Saint(s) — Iles Des Saintes”
How Green Was My Valley (Guadeloupe)
Green, gorgeous, Guadeloupe. It’s hard to imagine there can be so many different shades of green. It was an instant love affair when we went ashore to the quiet little backwater of Deshaies (pronounced “Day-ay” – gotta love those silent French consonants -and if you imagine putting a G’ in front of it, then you’d sound just like a true blue Queenslander!) Continue reading “How Green Was My Valley (Guadeloupe)”
The Bold & The Beautiful (St Barts)
I think the guy on the end has to be bold (or have delusions of grandeur) to park his relatively small powerboat next to the giant superyachts on the dock at St Barthelemy (St Barts). It’s definitely the home of the beautiful people with mega-bucks to spend in the beautiful shops. We felt a little out of place…..! Continue reading “The Bold & The Beautiful (St Barts)”