On Saturday, we dinghied over to the other side of the bay and went ashore to visit the fort that overlooks Rodney Bay. The French and British battled over the island for many years. In addition, the fort was used by the US during WWII as a signaling station. We were pleased to run across S/V Aleana and S/V Bold Endeavor who were both anchored there. They are also traveling to Matinique so we hope to spend Christmas with them. Rosie and Sim of Aleana had met Skip down in the Dominican Republic and they joined us on the boat for sundowners later that afternoon to visit with Skip.
Here are some scenes from the fort and of the bay from on top of the fort.
Craig took Skip to shore to meet n 0530 cab ride to the airport. We have certainly enjoyed having him aboard.
It is still rainy and squally here. Offshore reports indicate 35 knot winds and 12 foot seas, a bit much for us even for the relatively short 26 mile run to Martinique. We will hang around here and wait for the seas to lay down, catching up on laundry, refueling and provisioning the boat. It is nothing but work.....
:)
3 comments:
FIRST TO COMMENT. (again)
loved the visit. didn't sunburn - but almost did and could have. now i'm back on my boat and it's a cold front blowing in. darn!
Happy Holiday and stay safe.
miss you already. xo skip
Great pictures, guys. Good grief - I had not read the posts in awhile. What a great time you are having - like that isn't a given . . . Merry Christmas to you both.
Living through your adventures!!
Love,
Sue and Dan
work, work, work... does it never end? I'd rather be doing your work than mine :)
Have a very Merry!
Hugs and Kisses,
karen
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