tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91320551345907395532024-03-14T05:31:23.801-04:00Skipperette's Log: The Travels & Tales of S/V TrilliumSnippettes from life aboard S/V Trillium with Sherry & Dennis DayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger375125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132055134590739553.post-17239322458813959692018-01-31T11:41:00.000-05:002018-03-23T15:44:13.665-04:00Heading Straight to Dominica<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It was great to see Martin and learn that his family was fine.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Unfortunately, we lost too much time in Rodney Bay that we
had to skip Martinique this time. We were planning to go to St. Anne and Le
Marin in the south end of the island. On our way down in 2013, we stopped at
St. Pierre on the west coast for a couple of nights. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We toured the town and saw
where the volcano eruption had wiped out the whole village, killing everyone
except the one man in prison! Today the path of the lava flow is a lush green
mountain-scape. The area offshore is filled with boats that were sunk by the hot lava.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flowers from Martin</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We stopped there for the night to sleep, but did not go
ashore. Our goal is to do mostly day sails and not overnights. If we plan it
right, we can sail from island to island with the only overnight sail being
from St. Bart’s to Tortola, BVI. That one is always an overnight – even if you
leave from St. Maarten. We will probably skip St. Maarten this time due to the
hurricane damage. We have been there many times and would only stop if they
have the part we need.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There was a lot of damage to Dominica.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Looking forward to one of our favorite islands, Dominica, we
were concerned about the damage we would find. They were in the eye of the
hurricane Maria and over 90% of the island homes were destroyed or severely
damaged. Many stories have been coming out of Dominica about yachties safety
and the lack of services available. We decided to see for ourselves. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">People are salvaging what they can and moving on slowly.</td></tr>
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5M_4sRJe8Nc/Wq1ghKbLWmI/AAAAAAAAJP0/vMzRfJxWSdMj953-0jBsKC97PCSVDpnUwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_6753.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; clear: right; color: #0066cc; float: right; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration: underline; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></a>Martin answered our call and met us in the mooring field. It was great to reunite with him. He is very involved in creating a positive experience for visitors and was one of the founders of the PAYS system, Port Arthur Yacht Security. We had a ton of things to donate to the island and knew Martin would be trustworthy to make sure they went to those in real need.<br />
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Their mobile phone service had been restored, but like big business tends to do, many people no longer have access. Apparently, Digicel restored service, but upgraded it to a level that most phones on the island can't access. People do not have the funds to buy new phones.<br />
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<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UQ1hODfrGdM/Wq1qwzYasmI/AAAAAAAAJQU/hEhT0ifPvQQ5MbY8uXSiPp6vxRAY8ou-wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2681.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>They have safe water again now that the river has cleansed itself of the debris and contaminants that came in with the surge. Other islands in the area and many yachties have been helping out.<br />
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The vendors sell out of their vehicles, if they still have one, or on tables or the street. The prices seem to be fixed so we just went around and bought a little from many different vendors. Spread the wealth!<br />
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The whole waterfront was destroyed. The harbor is full of roofs, sunken boats and other debris. Power lines are laying in the streets, although the are probably not hot.<br />
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The Carib Indian village was nearly wiped out and there is a big movement to help restore it as it is one of only Carib Indian settlements left. We had a tour of that village in 2013 and met the wonderful medicine lady.<br />
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Like the rest of the island people devastated by Irma and Maria, they are working hard to restore their homes, schools and businesses. The high school was destroyed, as was the Medical School. The Medical School has moved back to the USA. This is unfortunate because it provided jobs for many Dominicans. It will take a while for them to bounce back. And there is not much governmental support.<br />
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Portsmouth, Dominica15.5561791 -61.45814000000001415.5561791 -61.458140000000014 15.5561791 -61.458140000000014tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132055134590739553.post-41024754640963596882018-01-15T11:33:00.000-05:002018-03-21T08:25:02.299-04:00A Longer Than Planned Stay<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-as0BTWjHmf0/Wq1Os2yi7pI/AAAAAAAAJOE/lm1v3JNH61o4AlvdaWA_W8gRJWBn4C0LQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2622.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-as0BTWjHmf0/Wq1Os2yi7pI/AAAAAAAAJOE/lm1v3JNH61o4AlvdaWA_W8gRJWBn4C0LQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_2622.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Our purpose for going to Rodney Bay was to order a couple of
parts and have them installed. System maintenance never stops on a yacht. There
is a particular mechanic Dennis wanted to use there. We had emailed several
weeks prior to get on his schedule and get the parts ordered so they would be
there when we arrived. Oh, I forgot, we are in the islands. That is not going
to happen as planned!</span><br />
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to get anyone to finish what they had started. They like to tear the boat apart
and leave to go work on another one. Frankly, I get very tired of tools and
parts sitting all over the place whenever we are in a “maintenance” mode.
Everything is torn up and cluttered. We aren’t talking about a workshop here.
This is our living space! Maybe it is a gender issue?!?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">One of the highlights was going to the Friday night Jump Up in the Gros Islet district. Individuals, as well as
a couple of restaurants in the area, set up their food stalls on the street.
If you are lucky, you can find a table to sit at while eating. The scene is fun
and friendly and the food is good!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Of course, we chose lobster, but there was fish, chicken and
conch available. The side dishes include many local root, or as they say
“ground,” vegetables along with breadfruit made into fritters and other dishes,
macaroni and cheese, and salad. Some desserts were also available.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The second time we went to Gros Islet on a Friday night, we
walked through the Jump Up to the end of the street where we found the beach.
To our right, we found a highly recommended place called Dukes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There long
grills made from oil barrels were covered with chicken and fish. I don’t know
how many people they served while we were there, but the grillers kept the food
moving. We did not see any lobsters so I had the fish and Dennis tried the
lambi (conch). Salad, which is usually coleslaw with a little shredded lettuce
and some tomato are the usual side dishes. And rum punch to wash it down.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Our first trip to the grocery store was an experience. We
were going to ride the bus, but my Captain thought the store was just “down
there around the curve.” NOT! We walked, and walked, and walked some more
before finally seeing the store ahead. I bought enough to ensure it would be
necessary to get a cab ride back to the marina. Later I noted that the bus stop
was across the street fr<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_GmJGzJMYcw/Wq1NLi7cQUI/AAAAAAAAJNs/MWAOQAUchEIXwlcJyl9k2_RnJeSVuBj3ACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2621.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; clear: right; color: #0066cc; float: right; font-family: &quot; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 16px; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration: underline; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"></a><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_GmJGzJMYcw/Wq1NLi7cQUI/AAAAAAAAJNs/MWAOQAUchEIXwlcJyl9k2_RnJeSVuBj3ACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2621.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="background-color: transparent; clear: right; color: #0066cc; float: right; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration: underline; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"></a>om the store!</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_GmJGzJMYcw/Wq1NLi7cQUI/AAAAAAAAJNs/MWAOQAUchEIXwlcJyl9k2_RnJeSVuBj3ACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2621.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">For our second attempt at provisioning, we took the dinghy
to the far end of the bay and walked between two building to find the mall.
There we found Massy’s Gourmet, which had a lot of what I wanted, but I should
have gone to the one in the mall on the other side of the road where the locals
shop. Oh, well, it is just food. I don’t even look at the total of the bill
anymore as it is what it is and then you must convert it to USD. Then you feel
bad!</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Once nice thing about the Rodney Bay Marina is that they
have a fresh market every Saturday morning. The local ladies, who appear to
work in coalition, set up tables and put our all kinds of local produce. There
is no price on anything so they just total it in their minds and give you a
number. It always seems high compared to other islands, but … At least, I
didn’t have to walk a long distance or take a bus or cab.</span></div>
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We ended up in the marina for three weeks! The parts finally
came in. They we<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mQu14uXdTjw/Wq1akSFQJOI/AAAAAAAAJOs/wMJ72HjvANYdMtClnJ-3pPDz7HnvTK5XgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2172.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; clear: right; color: #0066cc; float: right; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 16px; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration: underline; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"></a><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mQu14uXdTjw/Wq1akSFQJOI/AAAAAAAAJOs/wMJ72HjvANYdMtClnJ-3pPDz7HnvTK5XgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2172.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>ren’t right. Work did not get done. We left hoping to complete
the project in Antigua or Tortola. Fortunately, it is not critical. We were
disappointed in the mechanic’s failure to complete things. Dennis had that
discussion with him and told him that his reputation on the dock is hurting his
business; he needs to finish a job before starting another one as cruisers want
to get going. It’s too bad because he was so good four years ago.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If we can’t be with family for Christmas and New Year’s Eve,
then we might as well be in one of our favorite places: Capella Resort Marina
in Marigot Bay, St. Lucia. This is the place with two wonderful swimming pools, swim up in- pool bar, daily cocktail specials, great restaurants and a relatively calm
berth on the quay. What more could we want?</span><br />
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The sail up from Bequia was uneventful - Yeah! We haven't done many overnight sails this season so it was nice to be under the starlit sky again. I was on watch from 8 PM - midnight and Dennis from midnight to 5 AM. When I came up at 5 AM, it was still dark, but within a couple of hours I had the pleasure of watching the sun rise over the Pitons of St. Lucia. The sky was cloudy over the land which made for an interesting view. These are the moments that create lasting memories - and we have had so many of them!<br />
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This is called a "fig" and not a banana. It is</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Marigot Bay's Capella Marina is filled with superyachts that consume most of
the dock space – and block the flow of air! We arrived at 0800 after an
overnight sail and had to wait for them to make room for us on the dock. I had
made a reservation back in September and been in touch with Troy, the
dock master, regularly to assure we could get on the dock and not a mooring
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After drifting for over an hour outside the bay entrance, I
finally told Troy that we were almost to Columbia so we needed to get in soon! Of
course, we would just drift out a couple of miles and then motor back in only
to drift out again. By the time Ford came out to meet us to guide us in, it was
pouring rain. In fact, it was raining so hard I couldn’t see him through the
windshield. Dennis had to stand on the foredeck in the rain and point in the direction
Ford was going so I could follow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When we finally got well into the marina and past many huge
superyachts, I saw the space where I needed to back in stern-to! Yikes! It was
between a huge superyacht and a sailing yacht about our size. No problem – except it
wasn’t a straight ride in. I had to maneuver around two mooring balls and
wiggle into the tight space. It is still raining. Not fun! </span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Mission accomplished. Heart still pounding. Ford awarded me
Skipper of the Year title! I must say I felt pretty good after my heart stopped
racing. It is always a heart-thumper going into any dock space, but going in
stern-to adds a few extra nerves. On top of that, add the risk of hitting one of those big expensive yachts!</span><br />
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had dinner in the hotel - lobster for me, of course! Both the food and its presentation were exquisite. The best part was there was no rush to turn the table so we could linger over each of the four courses and enjoy the view and wine. As we arrived, we were greeted by Santa Claus on Christmas Eve just before he left on his rounds. Although, he wasn't dressed for cold weather. You can't see it in the photo, but he was wearing shorts below his coat.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The view from the dining room of our neighbors!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Starter was a beet puree served in an egg shell.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To our pleasant surprise, the sailing yacht next to us was
S/V Capella and we had met the skipper/owner last April in the pool. Tracy
arrived a few days later and we reignited a friendship that involved several
dinners and a few Sundowners. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Tracy joined us at Chateau Mygo on New Year’s
Eve. This is a favorite spot for cruisers any day or night of the week with
live music and good food. We had dinner there, but moved to a quieter venue for an after dinner drink and ta oast.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Unfortunately, Rainforest Hideaway across the bay had gone
out of business. We had a nice there in April and were disappointed to see it closed. We did a repeat dinner at Masala Bay where the Indian food is outstanding.
I was impressed with how concerned they were about any food allergies. They
even brought me a different started because all of them had cilantro, which I
don’t tolerate well.</span><br />
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<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1mEHVa-d4pg/WpMupEZM7AI/AAAAAAAAJKM/SosKiom7gFkYKwNAef_4RFFEraQfJWPogCLcBGAs/s1600/TS%2BConch%2Bnecklace.png" imageanchor="1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; clear: right; color: #0066cc; float: right; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration: underline; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"></a>We don't usually do much to celebrate Christmas with gifts for each other. In fact, we usually declare NO GIFTS, but one of us seems to forget. Last year, it was me. This year Dennis got even with me! Back in Chatham Bay, I spotted a bleached conch shell on the beach. I wanted to pick it up, but it was dark when we passed it again and I couldn't find it. I looked for it the next day, but it was gone! Either some other beach-walker or the tide took it. So I missed out.<br />
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<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1mEHVa-d4pg/WpMupEZM7AI/AAAAAAAAJKM/SosKiom7gFkYKwNAef_4RFFEraQfJWPogCLcBGAs/s1600/TS%2BConch%2Bnecklace.png" imageanchor="1" style="background-color: transparent; clear: right; color: #0066cc; float: right; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration: underline; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1446" data-original-width="1600" height="289" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1mEHVa-d4pg/WpMupEZM7AI/AAAAAAAAJKM/SosKiom7gFkYKwNAef_4RFFEraQfJWPogCLcBGAs/s320/TS%2BConch%2Bnecklace.png" width="320" /></a>For my surprise Christmas gift, he had a guy go out and find one in St. Lucia and clean it up. The guy wanted him to buy one of the pretty pink and tan ones, but he knew I wanted a white one. I was happily surprised when I opened my gift. (Note: I didn't have a gift for him this year!) I wanted the bleached conch shell to use when photographing the jewelry I design and make. He also gave me the necklace on the shell as he had notice that I wear a lot of turquoise here in the islands. What a sweetheart!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Since we had a reservation at the Rodney Bay Marina just 12
miles up the island, it was time to say good -bye to Tracy and Imbert, who
repaired our dinghy. We had a lovely sail up to the dock. I think we are becoming
“marina rats!”</span></div>
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Marigot Bay, St Lucia13.9662858 -61.02748659999997513.9662858 -61.027486599999975 13.9662858 -61.027486599999975tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132055134590739553.post-290936266681535232017-12-30T16:48:00.000-05:002018-03-17T16:05:48.872-04:00Seeing the Pitons from Land and More<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px 0px 14.66px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ww3V1b-lDdY/Wq0AGh1OhCI/AAAAAAAAJK0/usFVpTwW-koXJkU4a66OEWu56DbPei6TgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_7907.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ww3V1b-lDdY/Wq0AGh1OhCI/AAAAAAAAJK0/usFVpTwW-koXJkU4a66OEWu56DbPei6TgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_7907.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Life is good in St. Lucia. Besides spending nearly two weeks hanging out at the pool,
wining and dining and vegging on the boat, we did take an island tour with a
driver. Even though there is only one main road, the driving can be challenging
so we take the easy way and get an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver! This
way Dennis can see more than the road and I don’t have to read the guide aloud
as we whip past things.</span></div>
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9yDByb0Aj2Y/Wq0Mbqs1H1I/AAAAAAAAJLc/vv6I9ziQp1U9bXgS5x2rJKnUz8cJlLAhQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_7781.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9yDByb0Aj2Y/Wq0Mbqs1H1I/AAAAAAAAJLc/vv6I9ziQp1U9bXgS5x2rJKnUz8cJlLAhQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_7781.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Our driver stopped at the significant lookouts so we could
see the Pitons from different locations. Of course, the locals are there
selling their wares at the favorite stops. I bought a colorful wooden bead
necklace at the first stop. The driver told me I didn’t need to buy from
everyone. I told him that we like to leave a little money in the hands of the
locals and not the stores. Besides, I knew if I wore the necklace, the rest of
them won’t pressure me to by from them! </span><br />
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land. We had spent a night anchored below them, but it is difficult to take
them in at that angle. They certainly are majestic from both land and sea! We continued south to see
their new-ish airport. And we went to see the volcano.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Bequia is one of our favorite Windward Islands. It is known
as the Island of Clouds and is the largest of the Grenadine Islands. The name
“Becouya” was given to the island by the Caribs. It lies nine miles south of
St. Vincent. The island’s history has been entwined with the sea for
generations. The traditions of boat building, fishing and whaling are still
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<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l9guh2sZtuQ/WpMs-qINn_I/AAAAAAAAJI0/XEFmqgctJHg_Fiy2RLOXdHsfJTFk8FQogCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_6498.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">There is evidence that Bequia was inhabited as early as 200
AD by highly skilled pottery-making Amerindians who originated from South
America. The Caribs migrated from South America shortly before the arrival of
Columbus in the Antilles in the late 15<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> century. The Caribs
conquest over the indigenous “Saladoid” people, as named by archeologists, and
ruled until the French seized Grenada and the northern islands in 1650.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Admiralty Bay is good for anchoring and there are quaint and colorful shops
and restaurants ashore. Port Elizabeth is the town and where Customs is
located. This island offers many activities and encourages cruisers to
participate in things like the children’s literacy program. They had suffered
minor damage in the recent hurricanes and was back to normal. This is where
Dennis worked with the swim team last April.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We discovered a new market with great meats and fruits and
vegetable in town, Doris Fresh Food. I stocked the freezer here. We try to
spread our money around, so we also shopped at a couple of smaller markets.</span></div>
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For a little exploration, w<span style="font-family: inherit;">e hired a driver to take us on an island tour where we saw
the whaling station and very expensive vacation homes, one is for sale for
$11,000,000 USD. I think I need a Sugar Daddy for that one! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Our trip took us to the south end of the island and through the mountain roads to the other side of the island and back down and
around so we saw all except the fort. We have seen enough forts for a lifetime.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Since it was the Christmas season, plans for cruisers
activities were discussed on the morning net. The owner of The Fig Tree restaurant
generously offers her patio dining area and grill to the cruisers for their
Christmas Day meal since she closes the restaurant to allow her staff to have
Christmas off. We were not going to be there for the holidays, but the cruising community was making plans for a community meal. Bequia goes all out with fireworks on New Year’s Eve.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It was fun meeting up with Gunella and Tony from S/Y
Katarina (AUS) and Janice and Ken from S/Y Resolute II (AUS) in the bay. We had
dinner together at the Bequia Plantation Hotel one night. We are finding it
somewhat lonely sailing without the World ARC family so it is wonderful when we
meet up with some of them from time to time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Of course, no visit to Bequia is complete without a lunch at
Jack’s Beach Bar! We usually anchor out from there and dinghy in to use the
good Internet. They have a wonderful burger and fries. It comes with a free
beer, too. I have actually learned to drink beer on this big adventure! I don’t
love it, but on a hot day, it is refreshing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Bequia is known for the Bequia Mount Gay Music Fest in late
January. Unfortunately, we will be in St. Lucia at that time. This little
community has so much happening all cruising season that it would be easy to
just hang out there for weeks at a time.</span></div>
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lobster salad at the Gingerbread Cafe. Of course, their Internet adds to the
lingering under the huge trees after lunch. It seems like we are always seeking
our favorite places to eat - and good Internet - when we revisit an island! The shade of these trees make it very pleasant in the hot afternoons!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Since we had reservations at the wonderful Marigot Bay
Capella Resort Marina in St. Lucia, it was time to weigh anchor and sail
overnight to St. Lucia. We do not like the safety issues related to stopping in
St. Vincent, so we just sail on by each time. Recently there was a serious
incident at the Pitons anchorage in St. Lucia so we decided not to stop there
this time. We planned our departure so we would arrive at the Marigot Bay
entrance at 0800 when the marina office opens.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Union Island, first island in the group of islands known as
St. Vincent and the Grenadines, which comprises 32 islands and cays (or as we
would say “keys”) extending over 45 miles. We stopped at Palm Island, The Tobago
Cays Marine Park and Bequia in March on our way to the World ARC Finish Line in
St. Lucia.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We did not have time to go to Mustique last spring on our
way up to St. Lucia. We had heard about Mustique and its fancy resorts. This time our plan was to go
there and pick up a mooring ball for three nights. Everyone laughed at us and
said that Britannia Bay is too rolly and no one stays more than one night even though the Conservation Fee of $70 USD gives you three nights on a mooring. Game
on! You haven’t lived rolly until you have anchored in Simpson Bay, St.
Marteen!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We found the bay very comfortable and stayed all three
nights! And Shean, the dockmaster,
was very helpful coming out to help us tie up to what we call “French-style”
mooring balls. There is no line coming off to pick up so you must somehow
manage to thread your own lines though the loop on the top of the mooring ball. Of course,
the deckhand (Dennis) is 4-5 feet above the ball on a bouncing boat while the
helmsman (me) is trying to hold the boat in place without running over the buoy!
Challenging! Thank you, Shean!</span></div>
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The homes of Mick Jagger and Brian Adams are on the </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Mustique is a private island owned by the home owners there.
They formed the Mustique Company which runs most of the places and is the
governing body. The homeowners include people like Tommy Hilfiger, Mick Jagger,
Brian Adams, etc. so they can afford to own the island! </span>The beaches are private for use of the owners and resort guests.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Out of respect for the owners’ privacy, some areas are off
limits, especially during high season and the holidays. We were fortunate to be
able to tour the whole island as our guide in a mule vehicle pointed out the
homes, beaches and many amenities available on the island. We could take
photos, but not of people.</span><br />
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It was so nice to see some Christmas decorations that</div>
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<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_1oS2hzJu_4/WpMax2ivocI/AAAAAAAAJHs/S_zXNnqwcLA3DycWjsAL-xglNI_Pzd2tgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_6436.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_1oS2hzJu_4/WpMax2ivocI/AAAAAAAAJHs/S_zXNnqwcLA3DycWjsAL-xglNI_Pzd2tgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_6436.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">The classic sailors’ hangout, Basil’s Bar, was being rebuilt
on the waterfront and was scheduled to reopen on December 22. There was Basil’s
Pop Up Bar on the beach, but it wasn’t serving food. At least we could get
WI-FI there. Since there was no dinner to be had at Basil’s, we walked, and walked and walked up,
up, up the hill to The View for dinner. The guide book states a 15-minute walk.
Sure, on the way down! But we took a taxi down since it was very dark.</span><br />
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There is another bay to the north where only owners can anchor their boats. This is Endeavour Bay where the Cotton House, the fanciest hotel in the Caribbean, is located. Its Beach Café is right on the waterfront and is a lovely setting for breakfast and lunch. We enjoyed a nice lunch with a stunning view and fresh breeze - except for the bird that kept swooping down to snatch breadstick out of the bread basket on the table. I am not a bird lover (nice to watch from a distance, but not up close and personal) so this annoyed me. No one seemed to care! At a place like this, I should not have to deal with birds in my plate!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Our most enjoyable evening of Sundowners and dinner was up
the hill at the Firefly. A couple from England own this restaurant and guest
house with a large swimming pool and a beautiful sunset view. We met two other
couples from England who had just arrived for the Christmas holidays.
Apparently, they met each other at the Firefly a couple of years ago. They
never see each other in London, only here even though they do not plan their
trips to coincide. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Time to raise anchor and move on. There isn’t much more to
do on Mustique as a visitor except eat and drink and listen to music. And with
the holiday crowd starting to arrive on the little airstrip, security would be
tightening soon. So it is time to move on to another favorite island: Bequia.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">With everything finally shipshape and in good working order, it was
time to head north to Carriacou, which is part of Grenada in terms of customs
and immigration. Grenada has been a good "home" but very hot so I am glad to leave. The Clark's Court Marina in Woburn Bay at the southern end of the island is a good hurricane location. Unfortunately, it is in the boondocks so it was not easy to get to places without "Shade Man" and his red van.</span><br />
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Interesting sign at the entrance to the Ladies' Shower and</div>
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Bathroom at the marina. No signs next door at the Men's!</div>
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Before we left, we celebrated Thanksgiving with a wonderful roasted chicken dinner at the Whisper Cove Marina. The owner/chef is from France and the food is outstanding. He also runs a little meat market with local meats and homemade sausages, etc. It was a great place to stock the freezer for the trip north.<br />
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BSYZCO_rQug/WpL9aw6kfkI/AAAAAAAAJEg/RqoN2NVtnt8ZM_0xOILoc59sQJE8nQkeQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_7531.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BSYZCO_rQug/WpL9aw6kfkI/AAAAAAAAJEg/RqoN2NVtnt8ZM_0xOILoc59sQJE8nQkeQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_7531.JPG" width="320" /></a>Carriacou <span style="font-family: inherit;">is only 25 miles north, but with the lack of wind or wind
from the northeast, it took most of the day to sail and motor-sail there. We were both exhausted from the heat and humidity, not to mention all of the work we did and the climbing up and down that ladder many times a day!</span><br />
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By late afternoon, the dark sky was leaving and the sun was</div>
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J<span style="font-family: inherit;">ust as we were raising anchor in Woburn Bay, Grenada, a
huge rainstorm approached the entrance to the bay. Time to wait for it to pass!
Once it passed, we headed out under a gray sky with a rainbow off to the west.
While we never got rained on during the passage, we were “followed” by a black
wall of rain. It stayed with us all day as if we were dragging it behind us.
Eerie! </span><br />
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on the hook for several days, just relaxing in a cool breeze to recover from
the work and heat in the marina. In fact, I think we stayed on the boat for two
days before ever going ashore for Internet access at Slipway Restaurant.</span><br />
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The Slipway has great food and I love their hamburgers. She is the only one I know who can cook two-inch thick burger well done and keep it juicy and not charred on the outside. Delicious! Worth a trip back there! And they offer a tasty local dark beer. I am not a beer drinker, but this one is good.</div>
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One of the local men came out to sell us limes. I didn't really</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Simon came along side to sell limes, we ordered two
two-pound lobsters for the next day. When he returned the next day, he had two
four-pound lobsters! I guess you can‘t pick and choose when diving for them. Or
maybe he is just really good at up-selling! We took both of them, but froze one
and shared the other for dinner.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Once we had rested until we were bored, it was time to go
ashore again and clear out. Another lunch with Internet at Slipway was in order
before we raised the anchor. Since most of the sails in the Caribbean are day
sails, we left early the next morning Petit Martinique which is part of
Grenada, too, and you can stop there after clearing out in Carriacou. </span></div>
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I was hoping Simon would come by to sell lobsters again.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The sail up the leeward side of the island was delightful.
Once we reached to top of the island, a strong east-northeast wind meant that
we would have to motor head on into stiff wind and high seas to make it around
the top and down to Petit Martinique. We agreed to abandon that plan and so
straight to Union Island.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Our thought was to go to Clifton to clear in and spend a
night anchored in the harbor, so we could look around the town. However, the
harbor is open to the northeast so the conditions were not going to be pleasant
there. And there was rain in the forecast. Plan B evolved and we sailed
directly to Chatham Bay on the leeward side of Union Island.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This decision led us to one of the most unique four-wheel
rides of the past four years! We called Seakie on the phone and asked for a
ride to Clifton to clear in. He offers this service and you can go by boat or
by vehicle. Since we had just experienced the wind and rain on the water, we
opted for the vehicle. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Well! What we didn’t realize is that there really isn’t a
road from the beach to the top of the hill where the paved road ended. What we
traverse was a construction road that was put in to build a small hotel further
down the beach. It has been left, but it is not maintained by anyone. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The ruts are nearly two feet deep in places, the trail hugs
the edge of the cliff above the bay and there are huge boulders that toss the
vehicle from one side to the other! And it takes about 30 minutes of bouncing
along while dodging things that might harm the vehicle to get up to the main
road. Needless to say, it was a white-knuckle ride for me! Thankfully, Seckie
is a very good driver. He said on some days he makes the trip to town and back
three or four times! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Since it was raining hard, we didn't look around town. Dennis was concerned about how well the anchor was holding. We usually stay on board several hours to make sure it is set before going ashore. This was a different situation as we needed to get to the immigration office before it closed or pay a hefty fine. Once we were on the main road, which was only wide enough for two cars to pass and not shoulders, Seckie took us along the windward side for the view.</span></div>
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It is <span style="font-family: inherit;">easy to forget that all these islands erupted as
volcanos long ago. This makes the terrain rugged and steep. It amazes me that
the islands have as many paved roads as they do because it took a lot of
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It is a rugged existence
outside of the villages. Most islanders depend on collecting and storing
rainwater for their water supply. And solar panels now help light areas where
electricity doesn’t reach.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The best part of Chatham Bay is the peaceful anchorage. We
hung out here for over a week just because we could! The walk on the beach is
nice. There are several bars and restaurants and even a small new boutique
hotel, The Chatham Bay Hotel. We enjoyed Sundowners and the Internet at the
hotel and at Bollhead.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">But for dinners, it is Seckie and Vanessa’s Sun Beach &
Eats for the best home cooking! Seakie is the grill master with his special
sauce for the beautiful big lobsters. You can also have fish or chicken. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">One
boat had caught a huge tuna and brought it ashore for Seckie to cook for them
while they enjoyed Vanessa’s side dishes of potatoes, plantains, rice and
salad. Sometimes there is dessert, and she bakes and sell wonderful fresh
bread. We had two lobster dinners while we were there this time. And Dennis
negotiated a deal with Seckie: tools in trade for the special sauce recipe! It
was a win/win.<br />
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Tyrell Bay, Carriacou12.4557732 -61.483472600000027-13.0662613 -102.79206660000003 37.9778077 -20.174878600000028tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132055134590739553.post-18666077139881340982017-11-12T10:44:00.000-05:002018-02-23T13:07:25.828-05:00Life in a Boat Yard<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7pDG6rKiucA/WonRKkHjyNI/AAAAAAAAJCY/y9gNH6hEA8Eu4Xi4Jp8qzxcW-MeJr5AvQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2139.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; clear: right; color: #0066cc; float: right; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration: underline; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7pDG6rKiucA/WonRKkHjyNI/AAAAAAAAJCY/y9gNH6hEA8Eu4Xi4Jp8qzxcW-MeJr5AvQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_2139.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">One of the main events in Grenada is a trip on the shopping
buses! Shade Man (aka. Patrick) drives a very old red minivan that tightly seats
12, but often carries up to 18! Don’t even consider looking for a seatbelt –
unless you are in the front seat and in the city areas. There you must buckle
it so he doesn’t get a ticket. Of course, I couldn’t get the buckle to work so
I just held it to look like I was buckled up!</span><br />
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<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JUogUiJr3p4/WonRLT10smI/AAAAAAAAJCc/bCa4hN_4hMkZkSytW9rssUrnIa7pUGl1wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2133%2B%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JUogUiJr3p4/WonRLT10smI/AAAAAAAAJCc/bCa4hN_4hMkZkSytW9rssUrnIa7pUGl1wCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_2133%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Going shopping with Shade Man at least once a week for five
weeks was a fun experience. Aside from the fact that he had to shut the doors
to make sure they would stay shut, he used a screw-driver to pull the windows
up from the outside and on the driver’s side he used a vice-grip tool as a door
handle, the trips were a highlight of each week. And the ride was wild at
times! But all part of the island experience.</span><br />
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hnxdc6jSDkQ/WonRKYPyhRI/AAAAAAAAJCU/8ct2eUIgH6QRkcrf_Pp8Na1orBVolX58wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2137%2B%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hnxdc6jSDkQ/WonRKYPyhRI/AAAAAAAAJCU/8ct2eUIgH6QRkcrf_Pp8Na1orBVolX58wCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_2137%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lXBQJsZvNxk/WonRMT1gSxI/AAAAAAAAJDk/6jVWieRxQdQRzs0pCMkil4cg3Gc6O0kfgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2501.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">I found it interested how easy it was to discuss skin color issues
with Patrick. He made us laugh when he told how funny white people are when
they drink to much! He imitated their slurred speech and described how their
faces turned red – especially the nose. It was quite fun and there was
absolutely nothing racially discriminating about it. In fact, in all the
countries where we have been the minority as whites, there has not been any
discrimination issues or tensions like in the USA. It is so matter of fact: our
skin is lighter and theirs is darker; we are all people! It is so sad that we
are so touchy about it in our country!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">While in Grenada, we met up with several other WARC boats
who were also being launched. It was fun to have a sundowner or dinner with old
friends. We found Stella and John (Exocet Strike, UK) in the marina and a few
days later, Lauri and Bob (Barbara Jean, Michigan, USA) arrived, too. On a
shopping trip, I found Vicki and Peter (Carrango, UK) having a beer while
waiting to splash their boat in another marina. We had dinner with them later
that night.</span><br />
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A night at the Brewery with Tim and Magda (S/Y Belafonte)</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There is a very strong cruising community in Grenada and I
could tell by the conversations on the VHF radio that many of them have spent
the winters down here. As a result, they are very close knit and have organized
all kinds of activities. We realized how much we were going to miss our WARC
family this season!</span><br />
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Happy Hour at Adrift with Lori and Bob from S/V Barbara</div>
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Jean. They are from Sturgis, Michigan and we completed the </div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Clarkes Court Bay Rd, Woburn, St George's, Grenada12.010264 -61.739829999999984-13.5117705 -103.04842399999998 37.532298499999996 -20.431235999999984tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132055134590739553.post-59366455774759016472017-11-01T10:40:00.000-04:002018-02-18T13:44:59.332-05:00Back in Grenada Again<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We had a wonderful summer in Michigan at our summer house
(since it is the only one we have!). It is located on Lake Huron at the Tip of
the Thumb. For our global friends, Michigan is the state that looks like a
left-handed mitten and is surrounded on three sides by the Great Lakes. Lake
Michigan is on the west (left) side and Lake Huron is on the right or east side
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There is a wonderful place literally at the Tip of the Thumb
called Pointe aux Barques just three miles from the closest town, Port Austin.
Pointe aux Barques is a private township owned by sixty-five cottage owners. In
its rapid growth over time, it has moved from some 60 cottages in the early
1900’s to a total of 68 in 2017. Golf carts are the major mode of
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And with a golf course, three miles of fresh water beach,
tennis courts, clubhouse, playground and 800 acres to explore, it is a
wonderful place to be in the summer. Not so much in the winter, though, when
everything is closed, and the water and electricity are turned off. A few of
the houses are winterized, but not too many people go there in the bitter cold
of winter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The highlight of the summer was the wedding of our youngest
son which brought the other four siblings and their families to Michigan from
California and London, UK. It was fun seeing the grandchildren who had never
met bond and have so much fun together! It was a very busy two weeks. Getting all
five of them home at the same time is a miracle! We loved it.</span></div>
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It was so special having them all home.The beach and golf course were a big hit with the boys. Golf was a new game for all of them and we saw some potential. Hopefully, they will be back next summer to work on their games. Sailing and tubing were also fun for them. Unfortunately, our only granddaughter could not be with us as she was in her club swim finals that same week.<br />
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The grandchildren each had a role in the wedding, which was very thoughtful of the bridal couple. Uncle Nick tops the Favorite Uncle List! It was nice to see how well everyone cleaned up after a week on the beach!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After everyone left us to return home, we did a little road trip to visit our siblings as we had not had time to chat at the wedding. Three of them are in the "little finger" area of Michigan so we were able to spend a couple of nights with each. In October, we went to the Annapolis Boat Show in Maryland and visited one of Dennis' cousins and saw a friend as well as reconnecting with sailing friends at the show.</span><br />
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As summer started winding down, it was time for us to pack up the cottage for the winter and head south to Grenada where S/V Trillium was waiting to be launched for our final sail north.<br />
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On the way, we stopped in Miami to spend a little time with the London crew as they were there on fall holiday. Then we flew to St. George's, Grenada, West Indies to begin the work of commissioning the boat. It is always a big job!<br />
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T<span style="font-family: inherit;">he bottom was antifoul painted and the hull cleaned,
waxed and the stainless steel polished. By the time Trillium was ready to splash, she looked sharp
with her topside and stainless-steel sparkling in the sunshine. She was ready
for our final sail home to the USA.</span><br />
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7iVcWoG43yo/WonAH2sUqwI/AAAAAAAAJB0/S2x9iEAb6Tkqf4FvjU9cea30FpzmK0fAQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_5743.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fortunately, we had an air-conditioned apartment at the
marina for the first 10 days. It helped to get out of the heat in the middle of
the afternoon. Our bodies needed time to adjust to the temperature and
humidity. Actually, it had been a cool summer at the summer house and I had
worn fleece many mornings until the sun warmed up the house. And we had fires
in the fireplace mornings and evenings. I wonder is my body will ever adjust to
whatever climate I am in again.</span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-family: "calibri";"></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Woburn Bay, Grenada12.0047405 -61.73345070000004911.989209 -61.753620700000049 12.020272 -61.713280700000048tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132055134590739553.post-18718223865342518762017-10-29T16:28:00.000-04:002018-01-07T13:57:26.303-05:00The Bittersweet Ending!<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KZYIP9fzt78/WlD73fM2k6I/AAAAAAAAI-g/GlQGusHnKlQoUdzKuTPmqVYiT6bE2EpwACLcBGAs/s1600/Trillium%2Bdressed%2Bfor%2Bfinish%2Bline.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KZYIP9fzt78/WlD73fM2k6I/AAAAAAAAI-g/GlQGusHnKlQoUdzKuTPmqVYiT6bE2EpwACLcBGAs/s320/Trillium%2Bdressed%2Bfor%2Bfinish%2Bline.jpg" width="240" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">On the final day of the World ARC Rally had finally arrived. There were hugs, tears, thank yous, fun ceremonies, etc. before we left the dock at the beautiful Capella Resort Marina in Marigot Bay, St. Lucia. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We all dressed our
boats with signal flags and our World Cruising Club flags in preparation for
the Parade of Yachts. I think we had the most WCC flags of all as we have been
doing their rallies since 2010. S/V Trillium looked pretty spiffy all dressed
up and ready to strut her stuff!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Unfortunately, Merc and Bob were leaving from
Marigot Bay to fly home, so we were on our own with our emotions. They thought we should finish alone since they had not completed the whole circumnavigation. I thought they should stay with us so I had someone with whom to cry! But they had plane reservations ...</span><br />
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<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iw0r4bynoKw/WlD8vs-xC0I/AAAAAAAAI-s/s7S9NcCwgd0Os-i6CWUIXEcum39gbW1uQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3372.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iw0r4bynoKw/WlD8vs-xC0I/AAAAAAAAI-s/s7S9NcCwgd0Os-i6CWUIXEcum39gbW1uQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_3372.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iw0r4bynoKw/WlD8vs-xC0I/AAAAAAAAI-s/s7S9NcCwgd0Os-i6CWUIXEcum39gbW1uQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3372.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Once we were all dressed, we proceeded out of the marina and
circled until we all got in the proper order with the smallest boat first and
the largest last. Then in formation, we motor-sailed up the coast and into the
next bay of the Castries. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The local people were gathered to cheer us along as
they know the various rallies bring a lot of money to their communities. They
waved and hollered good wishes, etc. as we paraded into the bay and around and
out again. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Just a few miles further up the coastline, the reality of
the Finish Line was waiting for us with photographers and more cheering. It
became very emotional at this point! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The overwhelming feeling of accomplishment
of having sailed all the way around the world crossing five oceans came home
and the tears flowed. Having done it, it doesn’t seem like such an amazing
accomplishment; but in reality, it is! I get emotional just trying to finish
this blog!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Of course, there was a welcoming party on the dock when we
arrived. And there is not party in St. Lucia without Rum Punch. Now, one must
be careful with their Rum Punch. It is known to taste sweet and refreshing and
goes down easily. But it can also put you down quickly! They have a rum call
“Very Strong Rum” and it is! Something like 180 proof!</span></div>
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2dGSh8Ntn5E/WlEIi9DjwvI/AAAAAAAAI_U/ZuEf6N3zEY8J5QtR_9JtMuRka-UiaHWYQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2190.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2dGSh8Ntn5E/WlEIi9DjwvI/AAAAAAAAI_U/ZuEf6N3zEY8J5QtR_9JtMuRka-UiaHWYQCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_2190.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">I do have to admit that I very rarely drink enough to feel
tipsy, but on this occasion two little plastic glasses of Rum Punch did me in. It was early
afternoon. We had not had any food. And it was hot and sunny with little breeze.. Everyone was laughing and
crying. What could be a better way to celebrate?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I recall saying to Dennis, “I AM DRUNK!” And I was! So NOT me! With his help, I made it down the dock, onto the boat and on to my bed.
That is the last that I remember. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Apparently, the afternoon flew by while we both slept. The
big finale dinner was that evening and the bus was leaving the marina at 1830.
Since I don’t’ remember going to bed, I know I didn’t set an alarm. For some
reason, I woke up at 1825! When I saw the clock, I shouted at Dennis to get up
as we were going to miss the bus. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">At that point, I got on the VHF radio and asked anyone
listening to please tell the driver we were running “a little late.” Now this
is a big event where everyone dresses up. We didn’t have time to shower! I
threw on a long dress and twisted my hair up into a knot and added a little
hair piece, put on a little mascara and lipstick, earrings and some shoes and
jumped off the boat to run up a very long dock! We made the bus! </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The first thing they handed me as we walked into the
beautiful venue was a Rum Punch! UGH! It was a Coca Cola night for me! I think
I did toast with a little wine, but not much. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The event was lovely and it was fun
seeing everyone in their finery. After all, for the past seven months we had been
wearing the same clothes most of the time and recognized people by their
outfits before seeing their faces.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>After
a nice meal, photos, speeches from dignitaries and dancing, the party was over – and so was the
World ARC 2016-17! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For us, it was the end of World ARC 2014-15, World ARC
2015-16 and World ARC 2016-17. We met so many wonderful people from all over
the world in the three World ARCs in which we participated. We have new friends in
many countries and hope to visit them and have them visit us. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When you are out
there on the big oceans together, it is a level field. No one cares what you did,
how much money you have, how big or small your boat is, how well you sail, etc.
We were all there for each other whenever needed and we were concerned for the
well-being of everyone. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And our beautiful boat <i>S/V Trillium</i>, a Hallberg-Rassy 46, safely carried us around the world. Not once did I have any fears aboard her - other than was I going to die from sea sickness! Even though we were one of the smaller boats (at 48.5 feet!), we managed to earn a First, a Second and a Third in the Rally sailing leg events. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">It is a wonderful world, after all! And a truly amazing experience! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ioqa8Sop5Yo/WlEPZOhvuwI/AAAAAAAAI_w/8kvymj2XAvkGKCvYtuJTxd94Z3WNsS4KACLcBGAs/s1600/Trillium%2Bat%2Bsea%2B1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">We are so blessed to have had this incredible journey. Our plan is to sail back down to Grenada to leave the boat for hurricane season and return in the fall for a final sail back to the Chesapeake Bay. <i>Trillium</i> will be put up for sale so someone else can have this same experience aboard her. We will return to Michigan for the summer and enjoy having all five kids and their families home for our youngest son's wedding. As the Aussies say: the weddings will be "Done and Dusted!" with this last one. Life is good!</span><br />
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Rodney Bay, St Lucia14.0814144 -60.96273569999999614.0506114 -61.003076199999995 14.1122174 -60.9223952tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132055134590739553.post-79142341941610549162017-10-24T16:24:00.000-04:002018-01-06T11:45:18.715-05:00We Found Paradise - In a Marina!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Our next destination was Marigot Bay, Saint Lucia. It is the gathering place for all of the World ARC fleet before commencing the Parade of Sail into Rodney Bay, SL for the final party and celebration. We had a choice of an overnight sail to Marigot Bay or get up very early and sail to the Pitons, just south of Marigot Bay. Since we had a reservation for a mooring ball between the Gros and Petit Pitons, we opted for the early morning sail, knowing it would be a push to get moored before dark.<br />
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<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wbVh-EnPIgg/Wk0aGDz0OuI/AAAAAAAAI9c/x9LefkE4CwgsB2ySsHfrBywOS2FB9f8hQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wbVh-EnPIgg/Wk0aGDz0OuI/AAAAAAAAI9c/x9LefkE4CwgsB2ySsHfrBywOS2FB9f8hQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_2034.JPG" width="320" /></a>So up went the anchor. Goodbye to St. Vincent and the Grenadines. We will wave at St. Vincent as we pass. We are not stopping there due to the history of crimes against yachties in their waters. And the government does nothing to punish the criminals. If and when the police come to "investigate" a crime, they don't even take notes or photos of the crime scene. Then the judge dismisses the cases because there is no evidence! Even though the yachties file police reports, nothing happens with it. If they do bother to look for and capture the offenders, they</div>
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<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RFHGVMZYzA8/WkP3SpwLA0I/AAAAAAAAI8w/dWZ9BNyqxV4TmDhf77ALz-tZN_fd5qP8QCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2025.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RFHGVMZYzA8/WkP3SpwLA0I/AAAAAAAAI8w/dWZ9BNyqxV4TmDhf77ALz-tZN_fd5qP8QCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_2025.PNG" style="cursor: move;" width="240" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wbVh-EnPIgg/Wk0aGDz0OuI/AAAAAAAAI9c/x9LefkE4CwgsB2ySsHfrBywOS2FB9f8hQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></a>usually let them out of jail - if they have even bothered to pick them up! Not a good place to be! Most yachts avoid St. Vincent - and there is a similar problem in St. Lucia that is beginning to discourage yacht visits there! Of all the places we have been in the world, the Caribbean feels more threatening than anywhere!</div>
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x4151WkBDPA/WlD0THulLiI/AAAAAAAAI-Q/2s5vVwTVWGgFT4_zDs9aE3cRd3_G93knQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2049.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x4151WkBDPA/WlD0THulLiI/AAAAAAAAI-Q/2s5vVwTVWGgFT4_zDs9aE3cRd3_G93knQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_2049.JPG" width="320" /></a>We arrived in the bay between the Pitons just before sunset after a nice passage. The Pitons are so majestic - especially when you are below and looking up. Nature has so many wonders that we have been able to enjoy around the world. And it is even more special when you can share such experiences with family and friends.</div>
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The biggest challenge in the Pitons was dealing with the boat boys. Since this area is a designated Marine Park and is under the authority of the Soufriere Marine Management Association, Inc. (SMMA), there is a fee to be paid, but only to those in uniform who can give you an legal receipt. The boat boys want to help you moor and charge you for the moorings, but you still have to pay the SMMA. To appease the pushy boat boys, we ordered a bag of ice at a set price after they had approached us.</div>
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There have been a lot of robberies and even bodily harm done in this area so we did not want to tempt fate. We would spend the night enjoying the beautiful view and move on in the morning.<br />
Sure enough, the ranger<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1i1ZeKDc6Is/Wk0a6FsrLvI/AAAAAAAAI9s/Ts11jS6MMIYed7rp8-l8wz2BoQ0RvfohACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2062.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1i1ZeKDc6Is/Wk0a6FsrLvI/AAAAAAAAI9s/Ts11jS6MMIYed7rp8-l8wz2BoQ0RvfohACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_2062.JPG" width="320" /></a> came by to collect and we had our official receipt before dark. We shared our concern regarding the aggressive young men who had brought the ice.<br />
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<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D5HHruQwlZU/Wk0a6aRxjXI/AAAAAAAAI9w/GFhQ51Y5F4sqE9JUZCAHjXgagvykXoKDACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2058.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>A<span style="font-family: inherit;">fter more than 50,000 nautical miles of sailing and
thousands of islands and beaches, who would ever think that paradise could be
found in a marina! There are marinas and there are marinas! This was a
five-star marina in our book.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Actually, it is a resort marina rather than a
working marina. That means no real boat services, but you can get fuel and the
Customs and Immigration Office is right on the dock.</span><br />
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<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Rf2TKoZ8UFM/Wk0aGLAsBzI/AAAAAAAAI9g/hhNZFEdLneYVV2FYqffy3tL-QSVidVcswCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2063.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Rf2TKoZ8UFM/Wk0aGLAsBzI/AAAAAAAAI9g/hhNZFEdLneYVV2FYqffy3tL-QSVidVcswCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_2063.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Since it is a beautiful Capella Resort, we had laundry
service pick up and delivery to the boat, use of the two beautiful swimming
pools on different levels and a swim-up pool bar, beach towel, and lovely
cabanas. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Food and beverage service at pool side was excellent. In fact, we all
spent all day at the pool! As a matter of fact, we spent several days at the pool and enjoyed the island fruity libations!</span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">There was one WARC dinner planned and as a group, we planned a second
one across the lagoon from the marina at The Rainforest, so we could have a little more time and
fun together. Everyone was happy that the long sails were over. But quite sad
that the fleet would be breaking up and going separate ways. Even though we
joined this WARC fleet at the half-way point, we were warmly received and fit
right into the mix. It was a warm and welcoming group of strangers who weren’t
sure about new arrivals into their little “family”, just as we were somewhat concerned
about being included. All was right in the world!</span><br />
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<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r-w8RZLtbSk/Wk0hVkU9AUI/AAAAAAAAI-A/iXzVkffSfXkPJx5OGwg7GM3QYMB82TDPwCLcBGAs/s1600/Trillium%2Bdressed%2Bfor%2Bfinish%2Bline.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r-w8RZLtbSk/Wk0hVkU9AUI/AAAAAAAAI-A/iXzVkffSfXkPJx5OGwg7GM3QYMB82TDPwCLcBGAs/s640/Trillium%2Bdressed%2Bfor%2Bfinish%2Bline.jpg" width="480" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">The World ARC uses the stop in Marigot Bay, St. Lucia as a
gathering point and place to rest after a long trek from South Africa to Brazil
and all the Carnival activities. It gave us all time to relax for a few days
before heading to the finale in Rodney Bay just up the coast a short sail. We will
return to Marigot Bay next year when we are sailing from Grenada back to the
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">On the final day of the World ARC Rally 2016-17, we all dressed our
boats with signal flags and our World Cruising Club flags in preparation for
the Parade of Yachts. I think we had the most WCC flags of all as we have been
doing their rallies since 2010. S/V Trillium looked pretty spiffy all dressed
up and ready to strut her stuff! Unfortunately, Merc and Bob were leaving from
Marigot Bay to fly home, so we were on our own with our emotions.</span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Marigot Bay, St Lucia13.9662858 -61.02748659999997513.9585813 -61.037571599999971 13.973990299999999 -61.017401599999978tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132055134590739553.post-38357763002029241822017-10-19T16:21:00.000-04:002018-01-03T11:54:00.449-05:00Bequia: A Lovely Little Island<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G35mMpofsGk/WkPmjW914OI/AAAAAAAAI8A/UObJ5ZpsaoguSSmn9j9Gy28Mgmik1lCuQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1998.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G35mMpofsGk/WkPmjW914OI/AAAAAAAAI8A/UObJ5ZpsaoguSSmn9j9Gy28Mgmik1lCuQCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1998.JPG" width="320" /></a>Bequia is delightful little island of friendly people. I can see why so many winter cruisers hang out there: many restaurants, laundry services, music, music and more music, customs open everyday and friendly, good island tours, good provisioning, and good anchorages. That is what we all seek!<br />
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It is also home to many traditional boat builders who still build boats on the local beaches. Today they are building more high tech crafts. At least, the young people are learning the skills and hopefully, the tradition will carry on.<br />
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Bequia is known for its whaling station! Yes, they are still killing whales. But before you get upset, there are reasons for it. Those of us who do not live in the various islands around the world fail to realize traditions and actual needs of the islanders. Hunting a whale with a hand-thrown harpoon in an open sailing vessel is a daring feat of bravery and skill. There are few people left with the skills. And it is a tradition they are trying to maintain and share with their young men as a way to demonstrate one's bravery.<br />
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8ZMXNND9ZoA/WkPmyyPeXJI/AAAAAAAAI8M/xMN3UpLOcAshj5qLhEF2KehDtNijKdP0QCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1999.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8ZMXNND9ZoA/WkPmyyPeXJI/AAAAAAAAI8M/xMN3UpLOcAshj5qLhEF2KehDtNijKdP0QCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1999.JPG" width="320" /></a>By international agreement, the Bequians are allowed to kill up to four whales a year, but often don't kill any. The humpback whales pass on their way south between February and April heading to their winter breeding grounds in the southern hemisphere. The whaling season is limited to these months only.<br />
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If a whale is killed, it is taken to a small island on the southeast end of the island, Semplers Cay, for butchering. It is important to understand that every possible useable part of the whale is used and shared with the inhabitants of the whole island. They use the skin, the oil, the meat, the bones, the teeth, etc. for food and crafts and other traditional uses.<br />
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<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tPC8habudA0/WkPqSGdw3VI/AAAAAAAAI8U/PblqjdbQcH419zRJ5osy8pr0dTrJZcL5gCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3339.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1196" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tPC8habudA0/WkPqSGdw3VI/AAAAAAAAI8U/PblqjdbQcH419zRJ5osy8pr0dTrJZcL5gCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_3339.JPG" width="239" /></a>A whale had been killed just before we arrived and it was the talk of the town! The scrimshaw artists had new carvings for sale. There was excitement in the air. Unfortunately, one of the cruise lines scheduled to arrive at Bequia cancelled their stop because of the whale killing. Again, outsiders do not understand the significance of some of these traditions. I am not for trophy hunting types of killing wild animals, but I do support the age old traditions of different cultures around the world as long as there is some limits and an awareness of the impact on the species and the environment.<br />
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Bequians are a proud people who are descends of settlers from North America who arrived on whaling boats. Others came from farms in Scotland, as slaves from Africa and as freebooters from France. They all live in harmony and are a mixed race today. It is interesting that we don't see the animosity of the African descendants of slaves in most places in the world like those back in the USA. They have moved on and thrive with their focus on the future, not the past.<br />
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<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qNB-mzPLQ0k/Wk0HpYJ0TZI/AAAAAAAAI9M/_lgdkxIs6VwaIODb_JY3eQ8BNlq2yFJ4gCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qNB-mzPLQ0k/Wk0HpYJ0TZI/AAAAAAAAI9M/_lgdkxIs6VwaIODb_JY3eQ8BNlq2yFJ4gCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_2002.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lQWTcEeS2Hs/WkPmQNMlEGI/AAAAAAAAI8A/JCNNIY8StfEoVJkqXxE20A-KTdgkoRjWQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a>The four of us enjoyed walking around Port Elizabeth, the main town on the island, located on Admiralty Bay. They have a concrete walk way along the waterfront so you can get to all of the restaurants and hotels along the Belmont Walkway. The Princess Margaret Beach is a long white sand beach with nice swimming and a number of restaurants.<br />
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We enjoyed Jack's Beach Bar on the Princess Margaret Beach as it was just in from where we anchored and it has good free WiFi! Sailors are always looking for good Internet access and free is even better. It usually means you must by a beer or burger or something, but the price is right! And their burgers and fried chicken dishes are great!<br />
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<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HTk5ZBFLzGM/WkPm_Umd4uI/AAAAAAAAI8I/px5St3Ba5fozNIXv45oQU8l3VW8G-xcUgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HTk5ZBFLzGM/WkPm_Umd4uI/AAAAAAAAI8I/px5St3Ba5fozNIXv45oQU8l3VW8G-xcUgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>While browsing in some of the shops, we came upon a new rum: Very Strong Rum! Yes, that is the name of it. As we read the label and laughed at the 180 proof (90% alcohol), a local warned us that we should not drink the stuff! He said it will do us in. Since we are not big rum drinkers, we accepted his advice. Actually, we weren't planning to buy it! But we thanked him for the good advice.<br />
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<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lQWTcEeS2Hs/WkPmQNMlEGI/AAAAAAAAI8A/JCNNIY8StfEoVJkqXxE20A-KTdgkoRjWQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lQWTcEeS2Hs/WkPmQNMlEGI/AAAAAAAAI8A/JCNNIY8StfEoVJkqXxE20A-KTdgkoRjWQCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_2003.JPG" width="320" /></a>Bob and Merc when off on a hike and Dennis and I went lobster hunting! We were looking for a lobster lunch. And lobster sal<br />
ad at the Gingerbread Café became our favorite lunch. While eating lunch, we noticed that some young men were practicing their swimming strokes. <br />
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<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HTk5ZBFLzGM/WkPm_Umd4uI/AAAAAAAAI8I/px5St3Ba5fozNIXv45oQU8l3VW8G-xcUgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HTk5ZBFLzGM/WkPm_Umd4uI/AAAAAAAAI8I/px5St3Ba5fozNIXv45oQU8l3VW8G-xcUgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_2005.JPG" width="320" /></a>Since Dennis and his three brothers were high school and college swimmers, he went down on the dock to speak to them. As it turned out, it was the local island swim team practicing for an upcoming inter-island meet. There was no coach or instructor around so he offered them some advice on the butterfly stroke they were attempting. That had been his main stroke when competing. <br />
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The next thing I knew, he was in the water, clothes and all, demonstrating and coaching them. I could see how attentive the kids were and willing to try what he was telling them. After a while, there was a marked improvement in their strokes. The team coach appeared and was delighted that the kids were getting some instruction as he only learned from watching You Tube videos! We are still wondering how they did in the meet.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Bequia, St Vincent and the Grenadines13.0117059 -61.22723120000000612.949823400000001 -61.307912200000004 13.0735884 -61.146550200000007tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132055134590739553.post-23859935738513895962017-10-15T16:18:00.000-04:002018-01-01T08:40:21.497-05:00The Beautiful Tobago Cays<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x52LK_Yy3fk/WkPSdrGCR3I/AAAAAAAAI64/pIa6boH3Coo3igMsSiQQWpGWU9hJTpYTwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCF7835.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x52LK_Yy3fk/WkPSdrGCR3I/AAAAAAAAI64/pIa6boH3Coo3igMsSiQQWpGWU9hJTpYTwCLcBGAs/s320/DSCF7835.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Tobago Cays were less than ten miles from Chatham Bay, Union Island, so we raised
anchor in the morning and sailed around the west side of Mayreau to the cays.
The Tobago Cays are a group of small uninhabited islands on the leeward side of the Horseshoe Reef. The reef protects the cays (keys) from the ocean and makes for a lovely anchorage most of the time. There are many reefs for snorkeling or diving, which also make entering the anchorages somewhat tricky. It is a little easier for catamarans with shallower drafts.</span><br />
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<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XXcBbTV3BRk/WkPSd5q8WDI/AAAAAAAAI68/ZC5qqB0Z03wnnfo0mXcVd57fA9KEjVZhQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCF7837.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XXcBbTV3BRk/WkPSd5q8WDI/AAAAAAAAI68/ZC5qqB0Z03wnnfo0mXcVd57fA9KEjVZhQCLcBGAs/s320/DSCF7837.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">This is a national marine park and they are working hard to protect it. There
was a fee for the boat and each passenger per day, but well worth it to be on a
mooring buoy and help save the area. We were located next to the turtle watching area off Baradel so it was a short swim against a strong current. I struggled which
told me I am really out of shape and need aerobic exercise! I should have used
my fins instead of my water shoes then maybe I could have made. Dennis took me
to the far side in the dinghy.</span><br />
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XOXFKPC2ovU/WkPSg9wXQ1I/AAAAAAAAI7A/VXLeVjqyfHQK10K8fHw2hJ4yJljH3U8aACLcBGAs/s1600/DSCF7833.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XOXFKPC2ovU/WkPSg9wXQ1I/AAAAAAAAI7A/VXLeVjqyfHQK10K8fHw2hJ4yJljH3U8aACLcBGAs/s320/DSCF7833.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">There were maybe a dozen turtles there – certainly not like
so many other places where we have been. The area is surrounded by a buoy line
to keep dinghies and boats out of the area. Although, the turtles don’t seem to
know where the line is as we saw them swimming outside of the area and slowed
the dinghy down so as not to hurt one. I was able to shoot a video as I swam
alongside one.</span></div>
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i3VyWt9HSQM/WkPSoFFL2NI/AAAAAAAAI7E/L5yMECjTsB49PBU4O-JIFe-O20-zeK_xwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCF7840.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i3VyWt9HSQM/WkPSoFFL2NI/AAAAAAAAI7E/L5yMECjTsB49PBU4O-JIFe-O20-zeK_xwCLcBGAs/s320/DSCF7840.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Unfortunately, when trying to get in the dinghy to leave, a
wave lifted up the dinghy and dumped me into the water. That was not a problem,
but the fact that my right leg was still in the boat and caught under the seat was a problem.
My first real injury in the water: a sprained knee! Delta. Alpha. Mike.
November. That took me out of snorkeling the next day when the others went to
the outer reef where they saw healthy coral and many species of fish. That was
good news.</span><br />
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<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cxYxCaoFP5A/WkPZBKLexPI/AAAAAAAAI7U/4KhLOvWKAYUb31xV-SCNr0oUSbIrCQe7ACLcBGAs/s1600/DSCF7853%2B%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cxYxCaoFP5A/WkPZBKLexPI/AAAAAAAAI7U/4KhLOvWKAYUb31xV-SCNr0oUSbIrCQe7ACLcBGAs/s320/DSCF7853%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">The anchorage is beautiful, but packed with a hundred boats
– many big catamarans that run right up in front where it is shallow. The boat
boys move in quickly to sell you tee shirts, banana bread, ice and try to sign
you up for their concession at the nightly barbeque. Their line is “all of your
friends are coming.” Yes, they were, but they were all at different tables
because each boat boy has his own business. Mr. Best Price got us first and we
thought we were going with another WARC boat, but they had signed on with
another vendor, so we were not with them after all. Beware if you are trying to
eat there with friends as one boat should make the reservation for the whole
party. </span></div>
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ti_Nokrmxn8/WkPZBnTh3GI/AAAAAAAAI7c/5sYfk3nk7G0btoBDdQ5klqwmBdaCPnp7ACLcBGAs/s1600/DSCF7861.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ti_Nokrmxn8/WkPZBnTh3GI/AAAAAAAAI7c/5sYfk3nk7G0btoBDdQ5klqwmBdaCPnp7ACLcBGAs/s320/DSCF7861.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">The barbeque is a major business and a fun social evening.
The food was fine, but not like at Seakie and Vanessa’s. There were a number of different cooks preparing food for their specific vendor. Everyone seems to
serve the same thing: your choice of lobster, fish or chicken with rice, fried
plantains and potatoes. It is quite a business model - and a tourist hustle! At Vanessa’s, we also had a nice green salad. Having
had lobster three nights in a row, it was time to cook dinner on the boat!</span><br />
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couple of nights as it was nearing the time to be in Marigot Bay, St. Lucia. We
would clear out of St. Vincent and The Grenadines in Bequia and head to the
Pitons of St. Lucia for one night before entering the Marigot Bay harbor. We
had reserved a slip at The Marina at Marigot Bay. The fleet would be gathering
there and prepare for the final event as a fleet. (OPPS! Here come the tears
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The dinghy dock inside the tunnel.</td></tr>
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tclvypEZCZ0/WiryYf1OVJI/AAAAAAAAIxA/Rn_OWbr3GYM7XFCsuHDw421HCyFQcn5FgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1740.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Having cleared out of Grenada in Carriacou, we had to stop
at Clifton on Union Island to clear into St. Vincent and The Grenadines as it
is a different country. Dennis took a water taxi to shore, then hiked to the
airport to do the paperwork while Bob and Merc scouted out dinner places. We
ended up at The Waterfront (pizza wasn’t great!) and spent the night in the
harbor at anchor. it isn't a very exciting place, but we needed a place to stay for the night</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The following morning we motored across to Palm Island. Palm
Island is a privately-owned island with a fancy resort now, but Bob’s parents
had had a home there for 20 some years and he had not been back since it was
sold. At first, it seemed as if they were not going to let us come ashore and
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The beautiful beach at Palm Island!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Upon hearing Bob's story and mentioning his mother’s name (apparently,
she was quite a character), the manager alerted the guards that we would be
walking to the other side of the island to see the old place. Of course, it has
been replaced with a lovely new villa, but the setting was the same and Bob
shared a few stories while Dennis and I swung in a seaside hammock. I could
have stayed there all day.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_i0v36dwFhY/Wir2R3w6eBI/AAAAAAAAIzU/-6Pxr5lUF5ct3QDjfby_tDNYQmPxZ5XAgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1769.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_i0v36dwFhY/Wir2R3w6eBI/AAAAAAAAIzU/-6Pxr5lUF5ct3QDjfby_tDNYQmPxZ5XAgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1769.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">We “paid” for our visit with a few cold drinks at the beach bar and the purchase of a few tee shirts and souvenirs from the gift shop. We all wanted to swim on the
beautiful beach, but we thought we would be asking too much so we passed on it. It
is definitely a resort to check out if you are looking for a tropical paradise.
(I later read that guests visiting the island for a meal can swim on the
beautiful beach and that we could have stayed on the mooring ball overnight. Delta. Alpha. Mike. November. Why don't I think to read the details before we go ashore?)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It was time to move on to Chatham Bay on the west side of
Union Island as we wanted to have lobster on the beach at Seckie &
Vanessa’s Sun Beach & Eats place. It has been mentioned as the best lobster in the Caribbean and highly recommended by fellow cruisers.</span><br />
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<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DvWU9bV97fg/Wir5VZJBoZI/AAAAAAAAI04/BGqERKxQ3iACixLKSWO6CQTUn0Eu8LF9QCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1894.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1196" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DvWU9bV97fg/Wir5VZJBoZI/AAAAAAAAI04/BGqERKxQ3iACixLKSWO6CQTUn0Eu8LF9QCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1894.JPG" width="239" /></a>Sun Beach & Eat is one of those open-air restaurants, rugged in typical island-style. We loved it there. The swing was a big hit with Merc. We took our own Sundowners ashore (not sure that was the correct thing to do as they have a bar, but no one commented). We enjoyed the beach chairs and watching the sunset while waiting for dinner.<br />
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wonderful. Vanessa works in the kitchen in the back to create the other dishes and dessert. We will return! Maybe on our way back down to Grenada where we will store the boat for hurricane season.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Vanessa asked if we had any clothing that we would like to
get off the boat as they could use anything we didn’t want. Of course, we did!
I had been stowing a bag for give-away as I know how little the island people
have. Some of my shoes had run their course and the soles are too slippery for
the deck and some of my clothes had seen a better day so off they went to shore
for her family. I will continue to collect things for them as we will go there
for another meal next year.</span></div>
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<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vs8RbNXpeyI/WirWn2XuMvI/AAAAAAAAIv8/kKXu1Nc1BUcuRW-Uyvg2zV2B9Rewsb9aACLcBGAs/s1600/DSCF7737.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vs8RbNXpeyI/WirWn2XuMvI/AAAAAAAAIv8/kKXu1Nc1BUcuRW-Uyvg2zV2B9Rewsb9aACLcBGAs/s320/DSCF7737.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Our first stop after leaving Port Louis Marina in St.
George’s harbor was in Tyrell Bay, Carriacou, which part of Grenada. The anchoring guide
suggests that the bay is vast and peaceful. That is was, but it was also filled
with boats! March and April are the prime chartering months of the sailing season so there were many "week long warriors" in the anchorages and on the VHF!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Slipway Restaurant was recommended as were
reservations for dinner. Since we were clearing out of Grenada, we stopped
there for a nice lunch. The guys tried a local beer and thought we should bring
a bottle – empty, of course – back to our boys in California as they brew beer.
Somehow the bottle disappeared from the table before we could abscond with it!
Maybe next year, kids.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>
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mal de mare struck again; although, I did manage to prevent to worst by lying
in my berth the whole trip. I guess I am just used to downwind sailing now. While sailing to windward, the waves were playing with my brain. I was very happy to be at anchor when we
finally reached Tyrell Bay, Carriacou and had a couple of days at anchor. This is the clearing out point on the north end of Grenada before moving onto Union Island below St. Vincent and the Grenadines. We will have to clear in at Union and out again in Bequia before going to St. Lucia for the final rally party.</span></div>
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the day,” we were overwhelmed with the size of the lobsters! Three of them
totaled 13 pounds! They were huge – and delicious. The guys made a mess cleaning them on the teak deck. Dennis cooked them on the
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Only the locals are allowed to catch the lobsters and the ones they bring to the boats are huge! Of course, they sell them by the pound and think all cruisers are rich. They were very tender even though they were so big. Lobster is relatively inexpensive here compared to flying in Maine lobsters at home. These are the ones without big claws so there is less meat there. They also provide a source of income on these islands where there is little work and small incomes.</div>
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Personally, I can't stand the sight of people eating raw oysters so I just turned <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F8zb70smBio/WiradKjG7qI/AAAAAAAAIwc/TEPuMJd00UI5xM99MfLi5N2aGbGG5l8iwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1677.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F8zb70smBio/WiradKjG7qI/AAAAAAAAIwc/TEPuMJd00UI5xM99MfLi5N2aGbGG5l8iwCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1677.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="320" /></a>my back while the others enjoyed those slippery, slimy things! Apparently, they grow in the mangroves, but only locals can harvest them. (I later read in the cruising guide that it is illegal to harvest oysters in the mangroves and it states that cruisers should not buy from the locals! Opps!)<br />
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This was our first time in the Windward Islands that run south from Martinique, to St. Lucia, through St. Vincent and the Grenadines, which include the Tobago Cays, and onto Union, Carriacou and finally to Grenada. They are the last link before Trinidad and South America.<br />
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<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vD6WDkjI710/Wiraf6VHBOI/AAAAAAAAIwo/RNz_3le710YE_Cz6vAFe0owYeQMUZBxSgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1690.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vD6WDkjI710/Wiraf6VHBOI/AAAAAAAAIwo/RNz_3le710YE_Cz6vAFe0owYeQMUZBxSgCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1690.JPG" width="320" /></a>I had the wrong idea about the name. I thought these islands would have stronger winds than the Leeward Islands, but that is not the case. The name is related to the location of the islands as they create an arc toward the southwest as you travel down the island chain. The British named them Windward because you have to beat into the wind to sail north. The trade winds provide good sailing with slower passages on the leeward side of the islands and some real romps between islands. <br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The current was quite strong, so we drifted from one end of the sandy spit to the other. The coral was in bad shape and there wasn’t much to see. We later learned that we should have gone further up the island to find better snorkeling so we will have to try it again. In a way, we are very spoiled by the lovely</span><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--KvJlKB_YNE/WirYINEDR7I/AAAAAAAAIwM/WIDrr5YZnUomlxeKrokE3LM6FqwE6DHoACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSCF7789.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--KvJlKB_YNE/WirYINEDR7I/AAAAAAAAIwM/WIDrr5YZnUomlxeKrokE3LM6FqwE6DHoACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSCF7789.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> snorkeling we have had throughout the world so this was disappointing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Two nights there was enough. At least we had several WARC boats there so we had Sundowners on the beach. The biggest challenge was that Dennis lost one of his hearing aids in the sand after snorkeling and didn’t realize it until we got back to the boat. He and Bob went back to hunt for it, but the wind was shifting the sands and the tide had changed since we were there.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Tyrell Bay, Grenada12.4557732 -61.48347260000002712.4557732 -61.483472600000027 12.4557732 -61.483472600000027tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132055134590739553.post-12547130231297977662017-09-26T16:05:00.000-04:002017-12-23T08:16:53.173-05:00Classic Spots in St. George’s, Grenada<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Across the lagoon from Port Louis Marina is the Grenada
Yacht Club where we had a fun and rather wild night with the fleet. It was a
Welcome Drink event, followed by a subscription dinner and a lot of rum punch
and crazy dancing! You would have thought these people had been too long at
sea! Right! It was a really fun WARC event and some of the antics should not be
publicized! Apparently, those of us who left early missed most of the “fun” so
I can’t comment with first had knowledge! And I will leave it at that!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There were a number of fun nights in the marina as well. The
Victory Bar & Grill had the best pizza! I think I had pizza every other day! Yolo was a good sushi restaurant –
and it had a nice selection of cook food, too! I am known for wanting my
protein cooked! <span style="font-family: inherit;">I don’t ever eat it raw or “cooked” in lemon or lime juice,
etc. I don’t want it looking transparent. And I never want to see it looking at
me so all heads must be removed! I have accepted the heads and eyes of prawns
and lobsters, though.</span><br />
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George's and into the area known as the Carenage, we explored the town of St.
George's. Bob had spent time working on a yacht there when he was in college so
we were off to find his old haunts! Following Wharf Road we found lunch at Sail
Away Café. Apparently it has been remodeled recently, probably after hurricane
damage, so he was pleasantly surprised. That is where Dennis ordered his
Beer-arita. The margarita with a Corona inserted upside-down. You just lift the
beer bottle a little and the beer joins the margarita. He said it was very
refreshing and somewhat like a Shandy or another German drink. Their lobster
wrap was delightful! I will go there again next year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">St. George’s is built on a ridge, with the sea on one side,
and the protected Carenage on the other. The houses are colorful and it looks
neat and picturesque. The old brick buildings are capped with antique “fish
scale tile roofs. Long ago when ships returned form delivering their cargo of rum
and spices, they returned “in ballast” of bricks. And the streets are cobblestone, making walking in sandals a bit challenging. Plus the streets are hot from the sun.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It was very hot in the town area where we were searching
for the Digicel store and the fresh market. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I received frustrating news from the Digicel store as they
said my three-year-old Samsung Galaxy was too old for their app! What – that
was an expensive unlocked phone! I have been struggling with Digicel
connections and can’t seem to get online for a hot spot. It will be back to
Digicel as soon as I find another store.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Waiting for Neptune to arrive!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Back in the marina, the crew of S/Y Golden Dragon was preparing
a special ceremony for those who had just crossed the equator. When we crossed
it in the Pacific, we had our celebration and honored Neptune with champagne.
This time we crossed it at 11:30 PM and I was alone in the cockpit. To
celebrate, I wrote a note and put it in a wine bottle and tossed it overboard.
I wonder if it will be found and if anyone with contact me if they do find it!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look who is coming down the dock!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The WARC fleet was called to Golden Dragon at the appointed
hour for Neptune to appear. We were told to dress appropriately for the
occasion. Several speeches were given, special drinks were served to the
tadpoles (first timers) and the pollywogs (second timers) and others.
Certificates were handed out and good fun was had by all! This has been the
most creative group of sailors ever and fun is always in the works. I believe much of the credit goes to Taffy and Brian and a few others. Thanks,
WARC 2016-17 for taking us into the fold!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Following the final Awards Dinner at the Victory Bar &
Grill, we began our free sailing period to explore our way north the St. Lucia
for the final event. We will gather in Marigot Bay and dress the boats for the
big Parade of Sail up the coast into the Castries and then to Rodney Bay on
April 8<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>. Then it will be over! </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And what is Mary Beth up to now!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Just the thought of it ending brings tears to my eyes. In
many ways, I have had enough sailing. In other ways, I will miss our beautiful
boat and all of the people we have met out in the world. There are others
things we want to do in our retirement while we are still healthy so ending the
adventure is the right thing to do. But it is not an easy thing to do! We will miss this wonderful group of people from all over the world. And I fear it will be lonely out on the waters next fall without them with us.</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Lagoon Rd, Grenada12.0441885 -61.7497793-13.477846 -103.0583733 37.566223 -20.4411853tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132055134590739553.post-27486544346674487382017-09-19T11:59:00.000-04:002017-12-09T16:20:24.817-05:00Grenada: A Very Interesting Island<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A view of St. George's, Grenada from atop the mountain</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We had another great WARC island tour with a very knowledgeable
driver/guide. He was an environmentalist and stressed the importance of keeping
the Caribbean pristine. It was obvious that the islanders don’t realize – or
care about – what they are doing that is harmful. He also discussed the issue
of HIV and the spreading of young men’s sperm without responsibility for the
outcome. The result was a high percentage of fatherless children. Jobs are
available but no one wants to work so they lay around. Very sad!</span><br />
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That's Victor, our Yellow Shirt, taking a jump!</div>
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ddvX3dvpLh0/Wh2__ryTd_I/AAAAAAAAItw/K3DlE04XMwkHQ3IbAFZFtGP-DUW-GTkTQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1454.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oHpkFVAHEcI/Wh3AAUvVTgI/AAAAAAAAIt0/UaLAvreBE2UtnTp9TZ3peZdEaumden9tgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1445.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1196" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oHpkFVAHEcI/Wh3AAUvVTgI/AAAAAAAAIt0/UaLAvreBE2UtnTp9TZ3peZdEaumden9tgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1445.JPG" width="239" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">On our island tour we visited the Concord Waterfalls in the
St. John parish. I thought we were going to swim under the falls, but decided
the air was too damp and chilly to be sitting in a wet bathing suit for the
rest of the day. Quite a few of the others took a dip and some jumped off the
cliff into the pool. Apparently, we were only at the lower third of the falls.
It was a 20 minute hike to the second level and another two hours to the upper
level. </span><br />
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biggest crop. Most of their nutmeg is exported to Europe to be made into
medicines. There was a cute spice shop at the falls so we bought some nutmeg
and spices. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The most interesting part of the tour was the Dougaldson
Estate, which is a working estate with buccans – buildings used for drying
cocoa beans. There were huge wooden "drawers" that pull out from under the building to dry it in the sun.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">They also grow and harvest cocoa and nutmeg there. The place is an
institution and they should get it designated as historical so it won’t be torn
down for development. The problem today is the lack of laborers to care for and
harvest the crop. The young people don’t want to work because the government
takes care of them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Our guide gave a demonstration on several spices, how cocoa
is processed and the history of the place. They grow many types of spices on
the estate, but there is concern as to whether it can sustain operations. Of
course, we bought some bars of chocolate and some chunks that you drop into
boiling water, then add milk and sugar for hot cocoa. </span><br />
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various plants, trees and flowers. We visited the fresh water lake high in the
mountain: Grand Etang Lake and Forest Reserve. (Etang is French for “big pond”)
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It is actually an extinct volcano crater 1800 feet above sea level. It is said
to be connected to Kick’em Jenny, an active submerged volcano located off the
northern coast of Grenada. We will have to check to see how far off we need to
be when we sail past it! Apparently, it has several areas of eruption in the
sea.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">One of the highlights at Grand Etang is the Mona Monkeys.
Just take your bananas or mangoes with you and call “Wooo….Wooo….Wooo…” and the
monkeys will come out at eat your gifts. Our guide had people stand next to the
rail while he held the fruit. The monkey climbs onto your shoulders and grabs
the fruit. Merc was brave enough to participate for the pleasure of the crowd.
Thanks, Merc. I got great photos!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We passed several forts and historical points of interest
with good commentary from the guide. One of the sites was The National Cricket
Stadium, formerly known as Queen’s Park, It was the venue for the 2007 ICC
Cricket World Cup. The guide book said “It is frequently used for national
celebrations, international sporting events and concerts.” Our guide said that
is rarely used and is deteriorating just like so many Olympic Villages and
sporting venues that are cheaply built, expensive to maintain and have no real
use to the community once the event is over. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Grenada will be an interesting island for us to explore more
next season. It has many sandy bays and anchorages so it will be nice to slow
our pace and hang out on the hook for tropical days and nights!</span><br />
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Grand Etang Lake, Grenada12.0973369 -61.69544999999999412.0895739 -61.70553499999999 12.1050999 -61.685365tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132055134590739553.post-47322947967314034042017-09-14T10:02:00.000-04:002017-12-08T12:21:11.369-05:00Back “Home” in the Caribbean!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Well, we are sort of back home. We left the Caribbean in
January 2014 to sail around the world for a couple of years. We are now in year
four and have just reached the southern end of the Caribbean Island chain. We
have not been this far down the islands in the past, so we are still exploring
new anchorages and islands. </span><br />
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Grenada, West Indies. From there to St. Lucia for the final celebration and
party, we have another free sailing period. This gives everyone time to explore
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A number of boats will sail back down to Grenada to haul out for hurricane season. We are one of those. Hopefully, we will see many WARC friends in the Caribbean next winter. The plan is to take our time sailing back to Nanny Cay, Tortola, which had become our home base in the British Virgin Islands. From that point forward, we will work our way back to the Chesapeake Bay and put S/V Trillium up for sale in June 2018. That will be a bittersweet day as well as we end our five-year sojourn. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For the present time though, we will continue to enjoy the journey and explore the rest of the Caribbean. Our WARC friends, Merc and Bob Cave from Chicago, who we met on the WARC 2014, joined us in Cabedelo, Brazil to sail the final leg. They had been on a catamaran, Vivo, until the owner decided to quit in Australia. We wanted them to finish the adventure with us, even though they had missed part of the crossings. If you haven’t been out here, it is difficult to share the connections and experience. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Actually, Merc and I met over a glass of rum punch in Shelter Bay, Panama. Unfortunately for us, it was the bottom of the punch container and the gal filled our glasses very full. Not only were they big servings, but very strong as there was no more ice to dilute it. Needless to say more, we did a lot of talking! Most of it not to be repeated here or anywhere! But we became fast friends from that point onward around the world, sharing her birthday in Fiji and more. Dennis and Bob also clicked, so it was nice to have a couple we both enjoy as new friends. </span><br />
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The time has come to bring this big sailing adventure to a close. What could be better than sharing it with sailing friends who understand through experience in the World ARC! Merc and Bob from Chicago sailed the first half of the WARC on Vivo, a boat that stopped in Australia. Since they didn't get to complete their circumnavigation, we invited them to join us for the return to our starting point: St. Lucia. That was back in January of 2014!<br />
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Unless you have been part of the World ARC, it is hard to relate to those who have not been part of it. So it was a perfect choice of crew to join us for the bittersweet sail "home." We will miss all of the wonderful people from all over the world met though sailing with the World Cruising Club's rallies. After all, we participated in three of them: 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17! S/V Trillium will be well decorated for the final Parade of Sails.<br />
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Merc and Bob had carried a new high pressure pump to Brazil for us, but due to Carnival, we couldn't get anyone to install it! So once again, we loaded up on water at the dock and set off with limited use. We haven't been able to make water since Indonesia. Each country who tried to help us, only made the situation worse. In South Africa, the "best" engineering company actually blew the piston in the pump which was the final straw! It is dead! So a new one ordered in Chicago and came in their luggage.<br />
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Our trip north to Grenada was uneventful and a good sail. There were a number of squalls that doused us from time to time, but overall, it was a fine trip - sans showers. Merc was a great help in the galley and Bob proved to be a fine dish washer! Love them both!<br />
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Probably the highlight of the trip was the huge MahiMahi the guys caught! It was 4.5 feet long! We ate on it for days and even gave some of it away. The freezer was having a challenging time trying to freeze, but it kept things very cold. That issue will be addressed in Grenada where they are to have competent tradesmen. And since S/V Trillium will be there all summer, they will have plenty of time to get everything ship-shape for next fall.<br />
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Of course, we crossed the equator again, but didn't do an outstanding celebration. I was on watch when we crossed around 2330 so no costumes and offerings to Neptune. I think we were all just anxious to get to Grenada. I did buy a crown at one of the carnivals and had planned to make it a big celebration, but ... Instead, I wrote a note and put it in a bottle and tossed it overboard at the equator. I wonder if I will ever hear that it was found by someone somewhere.<br />
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We were all looking forward to our arrival in Marigot Bay, St. Lucia, but first we will enjoy our time in Grenada. There will be the usual parties, dinners, prizes and tours in Grenada. We so appreciate that the World ARC makes so many great arrangements for us on land. It takes the hassle off our hands and we always get to see the highlights of each landing location without the local ripoff artists bothering us. And the transportation is first class, as well, with knowledgeable guides.<br />
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As usual, the World ARC provided a great marina experience with rum punch welcomes and fun activities. It was the best rum punch I have ever had! But I haven't had it frequently so I might be a little biased. There were warnings: watch out to the rum punch as it goes down easily just before you do!<br />
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It is held in the Square known as Quarto Cantos or Four Corners. The streets are rough cobblestones which make it hard on the feet, especially when being pushed along by a crowd of humanity. There is a lot of music playing and throngs of people moving with it. This Carnival is noted for its huge colorful paper-mache' dummies that march though the streets.<br />
One of the highlights of Carnaval in Olinda is the opening day, which starts with th bloco of As Virgens do Bairro Novo. Apparently, this is a very amusing drag queen parade. We were there on the last day so we missed it. <br />
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When the various parades came by, you could easily get crushed or pulled into the line. One woman in the parade told me to put my camera somewhere safe! I had been holding it to take photos. She did not know that I also had it attached to my body with two different straps. I took her words seriously.<br />
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<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LUmao1l4KEg/Wfscoyh4OMI/AAAAAAAAIkg/aaRv5wayFRwt60HPdEqwW9s8Zwlc2h-egCEwYBhgL/s1600/P1000783.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LUmao1l4KEg/Wfscoyh4OMI/AAAAAAAAIkg/aaRv5wayFRwt60HPdEqwW9s8Zwlc2h-egCEwYBhgL/s320/P1000783.JPG" width="320" /></a>Another one in our group had his iPhone grabbed out of his pocket. It was a new one, too. We had been warned not to take cell phones to the events. One other guy in the fleet had a few hundred dollars stolen out of his pocket. Again, we were warned. Dennis carried our cash in his shoe and only took what we didn't mind losing. That all took a little edge off the fun of Carnaval, although, it was not unexpected. It was just the reality that hit you!<br />
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I think our experiences were more interesting than going to Rio de Janerio and sitting in the stands watching the parades go by. Our son-in-law was once at the Rio Carnaval and decided he wanted to march in the parades so he bough<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LUmao1l4KEg/Wfscoyh4OMI/AAAAAAAAIkg/aaRv5wayFRwt60HPdEqwW9s8Zwlc2h-egCEwYBhgL/s1600/P1000783.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LUmao1l4KEg/Wfscoyh4OMI/AAAAAAAAIkg/aaRv5wayFRwt60HPdEqwW9s8Zwlc2h-egCEwYBhgL/s1600/P1000783.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>t an outrageous costume with a huge headdress so he could get in it! It probably cost him a small fortune, but at least he can say he did it!<br />
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In the heat of the day and with very tired feet from the cobblestones, we escaped from the crowd and found a beach a few block away! It was a perfect place to enjoy some shade and lunch. And the people watching was fun, too. All in all, it was a great day and we were all ready for the bus ride in the air conditioning!</div>
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Since it was a nighttime event, once again we were warned of safety precautions: no purses, no large camera, take only money you won't mind losing, keep your pockets free of valuables, stay in small groups, have a defined meeting place, etc. We were still in Brazil - and it was party time. That is a good opportunity for thieves to make their grabs especially from tourists.<br />
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I had my small inexpensive camera strapped to my body with two different tethers. I also kept it in a pocket out of sight most of the time. Dennis kept our money in several different places, including in his shoes. Fortunately, we had no problems that night.<br />
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Actually, the whole evening was very much a family affair. The locals were dressed in costumes and the children were cute. I loved the way they all participated in the fun with their creativity. It is obviously something to which they look forward each year. Somewhat like a week long Halloween when no one goes to work!<br />
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There were stages throughout the city with different kinds of music in each area. There were some big name Brazilian entertainers were headliners, but we did not know any of them and could not understand the lyrics. Between acts of the stages, groups in fabulous costumes paraded across the stages.<br />
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Dennis was happy to taste a variety of street food. I declare he will eat anything! Me - not so much! Fortunately, we were able to find places for all of us to sit and rest from time to time. Pushing along with the crowds on cobblestone streets is a bit challenging at times.<br />
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Our good friends, Merc and Bob, from Chicago had joined us in Cabedelo to finish the final World ARC leg with us. We first met them in Panama when we were preparing to pass through the Panama Canal. Actually, Merc and I first met over a couple of rum punches that were way too strong for both of us! It still gives us a good laugh. Then we were rafted along side a catamaran, Vivo, when we went through the canal.<br />
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Every city has its version; some bigger and better than others. In the smaller
towns, it is more of a community event with lots of music and dancing, some
parading in costume, others in street clothes. </span><br />
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music and body painting. We didn’t really participate as we had been warned
about the cautions one must take at Carnival. We chose to sail north to
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the two of us for a change. In fact, it was the first time we had been without
crew since last August when we left Mackay, Australia. I love crew for long
passage, but enjoy the quieter time when it is just two of us. Of course, we
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">The Marina Jacare lies up the Rio Paraiba (river) between
Cabedelo on the north and JoAo Pessoa to the south. We had to arrive at the
river’s mouth at the beginning of a rising tide to avoid the 3 knot current
against us. The marina is owned by two French guys and fortunately, Nicholas
speaks English. They have a nice restaurant and gathering place for the fleet
to relax and use the Internet. The marina arranged for </span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">the bus trips to the Carnivals in Recife and
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">The first Carnival – actually, pre-Carnival – experience was
in JoAo Pessoa, a twenty-minute bus ride from the marina. We went at night and
tried to figure out what gringos do at Carnival. First, we walked the length of
the street, passing huge entertainment trucks. It was like Pine Knob on wheels!
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">There were all kinds of foods and beverages available on the
street. Vendors were selling everything: cold water, plastic cups, head
decorations, candy, beer and soft drinks, cotton candy, etc. We found a place
to buy drinks and sit for a while. The parade did not start until 9 PM and we
were at the lower end of it so it would take a while for it to reach us.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the many large sound stages on a semi truck</td></tr>
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The one thing that was very noticeable was security:
municipal police and military police. They were perched on high platforms every
few yards and they continuously marched single file through the crowd. They
made it clear that they would not tolerate any trouble. We saw them body frisk
a number of young boys looking for drugs. The kids seemed to be used to it and
were very compliant.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">I can’t say we were impressed with the event. The music was
too loud and we were not into street dancing. Maybe it is a sign of aging! The
young people were so wound up and excited. It was like 10 New Year’s Eve
parties in one. </span><br />
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Cabedello, Cabedelo - PB, 58100-432, Brazil-6.966667 -34.833333000000039-61.1331415 -117.45052050000004 47.1998075 47.783854499999961tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132055134590739553.post-48821369712738497802017-06-28T22:09:00.000-04:002017-11-09T15:11:40.284-05:00The Historical Sites of Salvador<span style="font-family: inherit;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E2Z4nuFwNOA/WeVaSGhKSVI/AAAAAAAAIhE/fBGbmFArDrwx33KbaGdoHAOcFfXjnb4LwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1223%2B%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E2Z4nuFwNOA/WeVaSGhKSVI/AAAAAAAAIhE/fBGbmFArDrwx33KbaGdoHAOcFfXjnb4LwCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1223%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Due to light winds and part of the fleet lingering in St.
Helena, the World ARC schedule became somewhat convoluted. Yachts straggled
into Bahia Marina one by one. The Yellow Shirts had a scheduled flight and
tried to accommodate as many as possible with schedule changes moving the
prize-giving event to the last possible night. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6uHtUOc9FEg/WeVYYaegG3I/AAAAAAAAIgE/eTyp6gyDKlELOE5XF-UMDR7Q9qsiOFspACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6uHtUOc9FEg/WeVYYaegG3I/AAAAAAAAIgE/eTyp6gyDKlELOE5XF-UMDR7Q9qsiOFspACEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1021.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">They also adjusted the city tour so most people could make
it. Salvador is not a city where you explore on your own so the combined bus
and walking tour was appreciated. We all loved being in the air-conditioned bus
as the temperature was unbearably warm. As we sail north, it is going to become
more and more uncomfortable.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Our first stop on the bus tour was at the Barra Lighthouse.
It is the black and white striped one that greets yachts at the tip of the
peninsula. The Barra Lighthouse marks the entrance to the “Baia de Todos os
Santos” or All Saint’s Bay, which is about 300 km long. On the navigational
charts, the bay looked small and rather narrow, but in real life it is huge!
And is filled with many anchored cargo ships.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A_uJSLoNUEg/WeVYrnBm6RI/AAAAAAAAIgE/1ZEy8STYTVs2QGCA29Zm9hDHo7RJCn5LwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1053%2B%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A_uJSLoNUEg/WeVYrnBm6RI/AAAAAAAAIgE/1ZEy8STYTVs2QGCA29Zm9hDHo7RJCn5LwCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1053%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">The lighthouse is adjacent to one of the most popular
beaches in the area. In fact, the beach runs continuously east from the
lighthouse up the eastern side of the peninsula. The Brazilians love their
beaches and spend a lot of time cooling off in the water. We walked around the
base of the lighthouse and could easily see why we had to round the peninsula
so far offshore: rocks and reefs!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3W22uh4vfds/WeVYoA96bKI/AAAAAAAAIgE/UEyZ5_E_w-YlDP-jMO-uuZYb_E8_JVMkwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1051%2B%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3W22uh4vfds/WeVYoA96bKI/AAAAAAAAIgE/UEyZ5_E_w-YlDP-jMO-uuZYb_E8_JVMkwCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1051%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">As we continued our tour, we saw how the city is divided
into two different areas. There is the “Cidada Baixa” (Town) down by the water.
The city is built on the side of a mountain and the roads are steep. In fact,
there is a 70-meter tall pedestrian elevator (the “Elevator Lacerda”) or the
vertical tram (“Plano Inclinado”) to take one from the lower city to the upper
one. The “Cidada Alta” is the Upper Town and hosts most of the historical
sites. Taxis were our mode of elevation!</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here you can see the upper and lower cities from the bay.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gtc00rM-4Uw/WfTnXjJ6PXI/AAAAAAAAIio/Ng33GcHTwO4_hh9sZxnabOX-Vi3-28ULQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1092.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><span aycx-v1uhmb0teofrkgpmo47wb8ciakgcewybhgl="" bp.blogspot.com="" evyyoj_cyi="" ge="" imageanchor="1" s1600="" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" vj5vvg5t4=""><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LAvj5vVg5t4/WeVYYoj_CYI/AAAAAAAAIgE/GaYCx-V1uhMb0teOfrKGpmo47wB8CiAKgCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1046%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="320" /></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The bus took us through the Corredor da Vitoria, Campo Grand
and Piedade before arriving at the Upper City. We passed the sculptures of the
Candomble deities at the Dique do Tororo and saw their famous football stadium
across the lake.</span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Since the streets are so narrow, we had to leave the bus and
head off for a guided walking tour of the city area known as Pelourinho and a
museum and church. Pelourinho is considered to be the most important
architectural complex dating to the 17</span><sup><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and 18</span><sup><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup><span style="font-family: inherit;">
centuries.</span></div>
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<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zOuHnF9bc_o/WfToGnuBv0I/AAAAAAAAIi0/by34sZMQcjMcUufnxHUCs6wiLw3OSPUwQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1082.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1196" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zOuHnF9bc_o/WfToGnuBv0I/AAAAAAAAIi0/by34sZMQcjMcUufnxHUCs6wiLw3OSPUwQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1082.JPG" width="239" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Unfortunately, little English was spoken and all the
literature was in Portuguese so it was difficult to read anything about what we
were seeing. The language was frustrating even with the help of Google
Translator. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">They have no real need to learn English since the whole country
speaks the same language. However, like many of the countries trying to expand
tourism, they need to consider the frustration of visitors and how the lack of
translated information decreases the enjoyment of their country.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yUIO6cpIzOc/WfTnXozMrPI/AAAAAAAAIis/RtuRrSAoo9Yl-jGFs0BE2Az-foHWpQgxACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1094.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1196" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yUIO6cpIzOc/WfTnXozMrPI/AAAAAAAAIis/RtuRrSAoo9Yl-jGFs0BE2Az-foHWpQgxACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1094.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="239" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Our tour guide spoke good English with a somewhat
challenging accent, but we were able to understand most of what he had to say
in the Museu da Misericordia and the Church of Saint Francis, which is located
at the far end of Pelourinho Plaza. The museum had been a hospital and a
government house and has a lovely chapel on the main floor.</span></div>
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These plain doors hide the most amazing</div>
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church interiors in the world.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The hand cut marble inlay throughout was amazing. We admired
the open-air plan of the architecture as it provided both shade and light while
allowing the breeze to flow freely though the rooms. Obviously, in the hotter
climates, these things are important when designing spaces. The furnishings
were very old and the watchful staff reminded people not to touch!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Church of Saint Francis was breathtaking! From the
outside, it looked plain. Once you entered the Porch and Cloister, it began to
reveal something very special. The Porch was built between 1749 and 1755. The
painting on the ceiling is famous for its perspective of the glorified Virgin
Mary. The Cloister was completed between 1729 and 1794 with hand-painted tiles
that came from Portugal between 1743 and 1746.</span></div>
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q1mUd43REf0/WeVYvurWzUI/AAAAAAAAIgE/9RtnQseYMgIAs5eiafZGagkHVr6c_1YqgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1151.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q1mUd43REf0/WeVYvurWzUI/AAAAAAAAIgE/9RtnQseYMgIAs5eiafZGagkHVr6c_1YqgCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1151.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">The 37 tiled mosaics on the ground floor were all inspired
by the paintings of the Flemish artist, Oto Van Veen. The Latin epigraphs on
each painting were inspired by Horatio. The tiles in the upper cloister depict
scenes of fishing, hunting, country life, symbols of the five senses, the
months and the continents. We were told why the paintings of Moses show him
with horns on his head. Apparently, there was a mistranslation of the word and
someone thought it meant “horn” and so they were painted on the tile! Oh, the
challenges of communication!</span><br />
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<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tXNQ02dEdHo/WeVZAMvOIEI/AAAAAAAAIgU/5H33IfgzPcEupfmbfp3R0f5bCOetaD-ewCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1163.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1196" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tXNQ02dEdHo/WeVZAMvOIEI/AAAAAAAAIgU/5H33IfgzPcEupfmbfp3R0f5bCOetaD-ewCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1163.JPG" width="239" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">The most prized carvings within the church are made from
Jacaranda wood. This includes the choir loft and the sacristy. They were
completed in the early part of the 18</span><sup><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup><span style="font-family: inherit;"> century. The style of most
of the church is Baroque and it is gleaming with gold leaf. You can easily see
why people complain that the city forefathers spent money on the churches and
governmental building instead of housing for the people.</span></div>
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<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SbWNHoXHE5I/WeVZE7yDO5I/AAAAAAAAIgU/qOjkxD9-D6YKzNfbcJe0xm5KCIAQadEKwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1165%2B%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SbWNHoXHE5I/WeVZE7yDO5I/AAAAAAAAIgU/qOjkxD9-D6YKzNfbcJe0xm5KCIAQadEKwCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1165%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">We were told that at one time all of the gold had been
covered over with plaster. Perhaps this was to protect it from invaders. It
wasn’t until a workman found something underneath the plaster that this
treasure was revealed again. I think the guide said there 8,000 sheets of gold
leaf used in the decoration. The ceiling of the sacristy is divided into 48
magnificent paintings with the emblem of the Franciscan Order in the center. It
was sensory overload time again.</span></div>
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<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oL0Qk-X4jUs/WeVqRluDa7I/AAAAAAAAIhY/iDFLw1O7RK8bI4GRQKPKFEickv_qNVdMwCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSCF7570.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oL0Qk-X4jUs/WeVqRluDa7I/AAAAAAAAIhY/iDFLw1O7RK8bI4GRQKPKFEickv_qNVdMwCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSCF7570.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oL0Qk-X4jUs/WeVqRluDa7I/AAAAAAAAIhY/iDFLw1O7RK8bI4GRQKPKFEickv_qNVdMwCEwYBhgL/s320/DSCF7570.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="240" /><br />
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Finding a cab or bus on a Monday to take us to the beach area on the end of the island was somewhat challenging. We finally found one and the driver was willing to wait several hours while we explored and <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tXNQ02dEdHo/WeVZAMvOIEI/AAAAAAAAIgU/5H33IfgzPcEupfmbfp3R0f5bCOetaD-ewCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1163.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tXNQ02dEdHo/WeVZAMvOIEI/AAAAAAAAIgU/5H33IfgzPcEupfmbfp3R0f5bCOetaD-ewCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1163.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>had a bite to eat be fore returning to the ferry at dark. The little village was interesting and I can see why it is overrun on the weeke<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uq0nUd0QWfc/WeVr2vmccNI/AAAAAAAAIhs/VCaIh7_DnrgVf-reljwfDYoZ8XX3yOFxACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSCF7604.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>nds.</div>
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us to accept the first place prize. Thanks, crew!</div>
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Not only were we first across the Finish Line, but we did it with zero engine hours! At first no one would believe that we never used the motor for propulsion. We may not sail the fastest, but without the motoring penalty, we achieved our goal. Thank you John and Colt for your expertise and the fun times we had on the crossing - even without fresh water and a working freezer!</div>
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It was time to say "goodbye" to Mannel, a Yellow Shirt who spoke Brazilian Portuguese. His services were most helpful to the fleet as no one could communicate with the locals. He and Victor were heading north to Cabedelo to prepare for the arrival of the fleet so we were all left on our own to finish up work, provisioning, etc. before setting sail to meet them.</div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Our next big social events will be one pre-Carnaval night, a trip to Olinda and one to Recife for a couple of traditional carnaval experiences. One will be an evening outing with great caution and the other will be an all day event. Let the good times roll ...</span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Salvador - State of Bahia, Brazil-12.9722184 -38.501413599999978-12.9722184 -38.501413599999978 -12.9722184 -38.501413599999978tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132055134590739553.post-56865835273121744302017-06-21T10:30:00.000-04:002017-11-05T10:53:40.127-05:00The City of Saints and Nearly All Sinners!<div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Welcome to Salvador de Bahia! Yes, that is the translation
of the city’s unofficial logo: “Baia de Todos os Santos e de Quase Todos os
Pecados.” The translation is "The City of Saints and Nearly All Sinners!" Salvador has a history of crime, which can be true in many big cities
throughout the world. However, when the officials give strict instructions as
to what you can and can’t do there, you must pay attention. Just look at a few
of these suggested measure for personal safety:</span></div>
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</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Don’t wear jewelry or watches</span></div>
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</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Don’t walk on empty or dark streets or on the
beach at night</span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3)</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Don’t use public toilets</span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">4)</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Don’t carry original documents, instead have a
photocopy of your passport</span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">5)</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Do carry only as much cash as you need, only one
credit/debit card</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Since we were in Brazil for Carnaval, we were given a
two-page document on how to stay safe! It put a few people off and they chose
not to go to Brazil at all. While we were very careful and tried to be
street-smart, it was a little unsettling at times. However, I am glad we did
not avoid this country. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Salvador was once the capital of Portugal’s New World Colony
and is a very busy port city. The city is a blend of many cultures and people
coming together. Today it is the capital of the State of Bahia and the second
most popular leisure destination in Brazil. For over five centuries, it has
been a multiplicity of cultural elements rising from the fusion of races and
customs resulting in one of the most fascinating cities in the world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Salvador is considered the “cultural capital of Brazil”
hosting many cultural and religious events. The largest street Carnaval in the
world lasting six days takes place there. Unfortunately, it is also a bit
dangerous and the criminals have their holiday, too. Theft, mugging and
pick-pocketing top the list. </span></div>
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kvSrhc-VitY/WePNzi4fjvI/AAAAAAAAIeM/bul7dy8DEmQD5SIMaLqQagx5Q-S58t2wQCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSCF7524.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kvSrhc-VitY/WePNzi4fjvI/AAAAAAAAIeM/bul7dy8DEmQD5SIMaLqQagx5Q-S58t2wQCEwYBhgL/s320/DSCF7524.JPG" width="320" /></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Salvador also has the most attractive elements of South American and African cultures. You can see the influence of religious mysticism and music everywhere. And the cuisine is outstanding. They use coconut milk in many dishes and combine it in ways I never would have thought do to so. I learned a few new recipes here. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">One neighborhood of Salvador is home to the
largest population of African descent in Brazil. African food, music and
religion are promoted. Salvador hosts a number of internationally famous
festivals. Even though the Carnaval (yes, that is the way they spell it) in Rio de Janeiro is more famous, there are huge celebrations in Salvador and nearby cities of Olinda and Recife, all in Bahia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You could see the “tanning” of the world occurring
here.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">There did not seem to be racial
tension as there is much inter-racial marriage. The bigger issue is economic.
Brazil has extreme contrasts of rich and poor. Most of the houses and
businesses have metal bars on the windows and gates on the doors or garden
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years. It was much nicer in the newer Bahia Marina.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Originally, the city was the trade center with most of the
shipments coming to Brazil though Salvador. There was great wealth at that
time, but the money was used for buildings and churches instead of developing
communities and jobs. The result is amazing historical architecture and
examples of Latin Art throughout the city with huge pockets of slums. Today
there is a huge art movement showcasing the blending of the many cultures.</span></div>
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2OJTwEi-Wpw/WePRw2MeVxI/AAAAAAAAIeY/T6x3nL2dcF4uG1Yz8o3z2osTHGURekYjgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN5685.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2OJTwEi-Wpw/WePRw2MeVxI/AAAAAAAAIeY/T6x3nL2dcF4uG1Yz8o3z2osTHGURekYjgCLcBGAs/s320/DSCN5685.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Like many European cities, the buildings were built around
large squares. Today, these squares are still gathering places and spaces for
events. There was a lot of nightlife in the old city of Pelourinho, where we
went with great caution for dinner on two nights. The cobblestone side streets
are hilly and are somewhat challenging for pedestrians, but so narrow only a
single vehicle can pass though at any time. </span></div>
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<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-794XfHfzPA0/WePV6mHWUaI/AAAAAAAAIfE/IuxPlc5eRdArrLH3BnFQRcUtn5u6b6w3ACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1182.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1196" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-794XfHfzPA0/WePV6mHWUaI/AAAAAAAAIfE/IuxPlc5eRdArrLH3BnFQRcUtn5u6b6w3ACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1182.JPG" width="239" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">The World ARC fleet was based at the Bahia Marina after our Yellow
Shirt, Victor, made the arrangements moving us from the older Terminal Nautico
da Bahia where previous fleets had berth. </span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">It was a safer environment, newer facilities,
a number of restaurants and services available within the marina.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">When the other boats finally
arrived, we started the clearance process. It was supposed to be easy, but the
authorities decided to make all of us come in to the police station. After
numerous taxis, time waiting, the general hassle, etc., we learned that they
had changed the procedure because other countries give their citizens hassles
so they would do it, too! It would have been so much more efficient for the
authority to come to the marina and clear us in as a group!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The tile work was beautiful everywhere.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Since Trillium was the only boat in, the four of us wanted to walk
out the marina gate, turn left and cross over the bridge above the beach.
Everyone discouraged us from walking, but it was still daylight and we could
see the restaurant on the other side. We walked anyway. And we did meet a kook
on the bridge, but he caused us no harm. Following a wonderful meal of
Brazilian filet mignon hosted by Colt, the restaurant would not let us walk
back. We showed the manager that our boat was right below. He called a cab!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colorful art all around the city.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A few days later, three local young adults leaving the marina on
foot were mugged and robbed in the middle of the day right at the top of the entrance
to the marina. Then everyone believed the safety warnings. It is a real problem
throughout Brazil and you see police officers or military officers everywhere.</span><br />
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8_qHTDA8Ud4/WePWm6unh_I/AAAAAAAAIfk/iBaKWHMcSRwxMq0Vye_5-G-W68sjhKNnwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1196" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8_qHTDA8Ud4/WePWm6unh_I/AAAAAAAAIfk/iBaKWHMcSRwxMq0Vye_5-G-W68sjhKNnwCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1202.JPG" width="239" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8_qHTDA8Ud4/WePWm6unh_I/AAAAAAAAIfk/iBaKWHMcSRwxMq0Vye_5-G-W68sjhKNnwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Traveling in groups, we had a couple of fun nights on the
town. One night we went to the Bale’ Folclorico da Bahia. We thought we were
going to a ballet. It was a Brazilian ballet with the dancers in costumes
representing the ancient gods and spirits. Like most ballets, there was a story
being told and we figured out most of it. It told of the history of the people
of Salvador. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Unfortunately, few people speak English and none of us spoke
Brazilian Portuguese! The costumes were beautiful and the dance and acrobatics
was amazing. The folklore and the popular culture of Brail were formed by the
combination of three different influences: European, by the Portuguese
colonization; African, by the slaves; and by indigenous native people of Brazil.</span></div>
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<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HW-ClsAlyVk/WePWbfkJX7I/AAAAAAAAIfU/hp4pu6NZLAQ2itXuJtnJ54aU_SSe2V_1ACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1197.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HW-ClsAlyVk/WePWbfkJX7I/AAAAAAAAIfU/hp4pu6NZLAQ2itXuJtnJ54aU_SSe2V_1ACEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1197.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Bale’ showed some of the most important expressions of
the Bahian folklore, and some dances of the Candomble, African religion, in
which music and dance are one of the main factors. There was a dance for each
of the gods: God of Iron and War, Goddess of Rivers and Lakes, God of Diseases
and Death, Goddess of the Winds and Storms, God of Hunting and Forests, God of
Fire and Thunder, and the Goddess of the Sea. The final dance was the Samba de
Roda, which is the most popular dance in Brazil and was performed by slaves in
their leisure time. It was a very interesting cultural evening.</span><br />
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e0CSqFgFVzs/WePWIOr_hFI/AAAAAAAAIfU/zuTTO0qJyt0VdSE9eqtfHZyImMEb1-ftwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1192%2B%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e0CSqFgFVzs/WePWIOr_hFI/AAAAAAAAIfU/zuTTO0qJyt0VdSE9eqtfHZyImMEb1-ftwCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1192%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Our group of 12 found a restaurant nearby, Zu</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">lu, run by an
Italian so we figured it had to be good! And it was. In fact, we ask if he
would take a reservation for 30 the next night so we could all have a Salvador
dinner together! Since the place was so small and they cooked everything on
five hot plates, he would let us know what his head chef thought and confirm with us the following day if the chef was willing.</span></div>
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<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WaPmHyFoBoA/WeVaMSIKNlI/AAAAAAAAIg4/xAou_O6JCIk3Xj8F-lR04Xwgm3pYmgUbQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1195.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WaPmHyFoBoA/WeVaMSIKNlI/AAAAAAAAIg4/xAou_O6JCIk3Xj8F-lR04Xwgm3pYmgUbQCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1195.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">We received a call the next day telling us he would close to
the public and give us a fixed menu dinner. Great! We were all in and had
another wonderful meal there. If you go to Salvador, dine at Zulu and tell them
the crazy fleet of sailors sent you!</span></div>
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<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BNyLv8Pb-lY/WeVaKg8GG1I/AAAAAAAAIg4/3XUON7j-cW0Po8UA1DfaNpY8eMutRk1WQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1192%2B%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BNyLv8Pb-lY/WeVaKg8GG1I/AAAAAAAAIg4/3XUON7j-cW0Po8UA1DfaNpY8eMutRk1WQCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1192%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Unfortunately, John and Colt missed a lot of this fun, but we
did spend a day with them visiting the village of Itaparica on the Isla e
Itaparica. This is a regular weekend hotspot for the locals and a quiet village
during the week. It has a large beach and is only a 40-minute ferry ride across
from the mainland. We were there on a Monday afternoon. More about that in my next posting.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Salvador - State of Bahia, Brazil-12.9722184 -38.501413599999978-13.219883399999999 -38.82413709999998 -12.7245534 -38.178690099999976tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132055134590739553.post-24833688897671007232017-06-14T11:00:00.000-04:002017-11-02T08:58:28.005-04:00Westward to Brazil<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-46VGT0vv_aM/WeO50U-hHqI/AAAAAAAAIc8/HJ2odosaQ78Xw66PXVG2cLyGqZZICirrgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0856%2B%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-46VGT0vv_aM/WeO50U-hHqI/AAAAAAAAIc8/HJ2odosaQ78Xw66PXVG2cLyGqZZICirrgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0856%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
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It took all three guys on deck and me at the helm to make</div>
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a sail change. As you can see, we were heeling a bit!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We would soon be back in the Americas! Throughout the world,
we have been asked “where are you from” and we have replied: America. As we
were approaching Brazil, it occurred to us that we need to say: The USA! Why?
Because there are a lot of Americas. North American, Central America and South
America. All the people of Brazil are Americans, too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Since the crossing from St. Helena to Salvador, Brazil was
1900 nm, we had plenty of time to discuss this issue. We also discussed the
various reactions to our Presidential election campaign and results. We have seen numerous
political cartoons depicting other countries’ view of the USA. Frequently, we
were asked whether Trump will survive four years or if the USA is going to
collapse. It has been very apparent that the rest of the world has been caught
up in the media – real or false news! We have been out of the fray out here.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">John was our tactician and kept us in the lead the whole way.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Dennis had decided we were going to sail all the way so the guys spent a lot of time making changes to the sail plan. The options were:
1) main and genoa, 2) main and light air gennaker, 3) any of those alone, 4)
medium duty gennaker alone, 5) main and medium duty gennaker, or 6) main, genoa
AND the medium duty gennaker!</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ekxBa71G7dA/WeO6fz0lqZI/AAAAAAAAIdY/d32L990F37cnktMMpx8p2EM7ldAK6sHxwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_6494.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1196" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ekxBa71G7dA/WeO6fz0lqZI/AAAAAAAAIdY/d32L990F37cnktMMpx8p2EM7ldAK6sHxwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_6494.JPG" width="239" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Medium duty asymmetrical</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The last one was the winning combination. Trust me; they
tried them all – and more than once each as the wind demanded diligence to keep
Trillium moving toward the finish line in Salvador, Brazil. For two days, the wind
was quite light as in 6-10 knots. S/V Trillium is a solidly built blue-water
boat intended to give a safe comfortable ride in the big waves. The </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">downside is
that she is heavy and needs strong winds to make her fly.</span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J_Zf4zo4wz4/WeO6M5WQNZI/AAAAAAAAIdI/YhGrUzdRxXENmkrbkI5W85YXvJxozBn-wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_6474.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1196" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J_Zf4zo4wz4/WeO6M5WQNZI/AAAAAAAAIdI/YhGrUzdRxXENmkrbkI5W85YXvJxozBn-wCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_6474.JPG" width="239" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Poling out the genoa to fly with the main.</span></td></tr>
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7YFm7X0_OS8/WeO6ev48bdI/AAAAAAAAIdU/PcUFUeJRvs4Cvdf8V4Kcd_aklxMpLf3eACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_6486.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7YFm7X0_OS8/WeO6ev48bdI/AAAAAAAAIdU/PcUFUeJRvs4Cvdf8V4Kcd_aklxMpLf3eACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_6486.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="320" /></span></a><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nekKY0PBjww/WeO6LErAHWI/AAAAAAAAIdE/KszGeawkfngArjJLoDUH6h3ibCq3xczQgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_6454.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">The best days were when the wind was in the 12-25 range. Now
we are sailing!</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nekKY0PBjww/WeO6LErAHWI/AAAAAAAAIdE/KszGeawkfngArjJLoDUH6h3ibCq3xczQgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_6454.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nekKY0PBjww/WeO6LErAHWI/AAAAAAAAIdE/KszGeawkfngArjJLoDUH6h3ibCq3xczQgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_6454.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="320" /></span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Fortunately, the rest of the passage was made in those
conditions. With clear skies and sunshine, strong steady winds and a great
crew, we had the best sail of the whole circumnavigation! The South Atlantic
crossing was the longest leg and topped them all! No seasickness; no medication. WOO HOO!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We sailed for six days and six nights with the main and
genoa fully deployed plus the medium duty gennaker! Talk about a beautiful sail
plan. And probably not one suggested in the Hallberg-Rassy Owner’s Manual
either. We got what we were after: First Across the Line Honors AND First Place
Overall for the Monohull Division! Hurrah! What a way to finish the last of the
five oceans.</span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pFIKraPnEck/WeO9Sju7SrI/AAAAAAAAIdk/REQ2cVFRqHMBTerwFC4tR8BQz9RMZDr_wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_6447.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pFIKraPnEck/WeO9Sju7SrI/AAAAAAAAIdk/REQ2cVFRqHMBTerwFC4tR8BQz9RMZDr_wCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_6447.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Our light air asymmetrical</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pFIKraPnEck/WeO9Sju7SrI/AAAAAAAAIdk/REQ2cVFRqHMBTerwFC4tR8BQz9RMZDr_wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_6447.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></span></div>
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aKAt-HmcKCM/WeO53rKJHfI/AAAAAAAAIdc/awSqu0Kdge87897xsOMFz4rPsqU2G5J2gCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_0851.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aKAt-HmcKCM/WeO53rKJHfI/AAAAAAAAIdc/awSqu0Kdge87897xsOMFz4rPsqU2G5J2gCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_0851.JPG" width="320" /></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">We had a lot of support from the shore all around the world.
Friends were reporting our YB Tracker position and positions of other boats
coming behind us. We were getting all kinds of encouraging emails, including
screen shots of positions. Thanks, everyone! It was fun to have your enthusiasm
cheering for us. I normally am not into the racing thing, but this time I was
actually clenching my teeth causing my jaw to ache. It looked like we stood a
chance of winning this leg of the rally, but we knew there were two really fast
racing boats coming up behind us.</span><br />
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-llJbHu_U07o/WeO5vUi3uZI/AAAAAAAAIdc/zXNGQyCh8eszBiwcp9umE5Y5ngmtwnNwgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2186%2B%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-llJbHu_U07o/WeO5vUi3uZI/AAAAAAAAIdc/zXNGQyCh8eszBiwcp9umE5Y5ngmtwnNwgCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_2186%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="320" /></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Of course, having two experienced racers on our boat kept the energy
level high. Dennis had turned the navigation and weather duties over to John,
who was really into it. He brought his “equipment” to get up to date
information and GRIB files. And his family sent midnight updates from the
tracker. John and Colt race in the Port Huron to Mackinaw and Chicago to
Mackinaw races on the Great Lakes annually on Colt’s boat, Weather Edge. They
have been on the winners podium nine out of eleven of the races! Did we pick a
great crew or what!</span></div>
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<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gjFoAJLrmIU/WeO4CyPYjFI/AAAAAAAAIco/lhVKp7BcgGwY-9MbqfhYINLjNlsxOtaqwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0840.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gjFoAJLrmIU/WeO4CyPYjFI/AAAAAAAAIco/lhVKp7BcgGwY-9MbqfhYINLjNlsxOtaqwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0840.JPG" width="320" /></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Oh, I forgot to mention that just before we left St. Helena,
the freezer decided to quit working. We had just recharged the coolant in Cape
Town. There was no one in St. Helena to look at it so we were looking at a
12-16 day passage without it. That meant I was throwing meat and other frozen
food overboard after the first few days at sea. I lost about $300 worth of
meat, but the worst part was all the time I had spent preparing it so it would
make it easier in the galley. Delta. Alpha. Mike. November!</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" height="239" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rEHhXrqdiMY/WeO4Dg-Nc0I/AAAAAAAAIcs/tl84pQq11Lw5GlEVL6bS3eS_3G8vmx6xwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0844.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">John caught this one. They are giving it a shot of rum to kill it.</td></tr>
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rEHhXrqdiMY/WeO4Dg-Nc0I/AAAAAAAAIcs/tl84pQq11Lw5GlEVL6bS3eS_3G8vmx6xwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0844.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fortunately, my Captain is a good fisherman, too! He caught
two huge Mahi-mahi with two more getting away as there was one on each line
both times. Something really big took a lure again. We probably didn’t want to
see that one up close anyway! Then he caught what we think was a young either
blue fin or yellow fin tuna that weighed 20 pounds. By the end of the passage,
I just wanted some good Brazilian beef. I could hardly wait for those famous Brazilian restaurant meals.</span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k175sFMpawg/WePRtxGcKrI/AAAAAAAAIeg/xrpQPTPBhiEh-lnDW2Z1hVYJNyb1aoilgCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSCN5654.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k175sFMpawg/WePRtxGcKrI/AAAAAAAAIeg/xrpQPTPBhiEh-lnDW2Z1hVYJNyb1aoilgCEwYBhgL/s400/DSCN5654.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here we are flying all our sails across the South Atlantic Ocean</td></tr>
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kFM4FMZ-vLw/WePVYHOIi1I/AAAAAAAAIfA/CeJ0tCDg5Kgng3XKxVkP9cbocUBSWK30ACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_0948%2B%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="960" height="225" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kFM4FMZ-vLw/WePVYHOIi1I/AAAAAAAAIfA/CeJ0tCDg5Kgng3XKxVkP9cbocUBSWK30ACEwYBhgL/s400/IMG_0948%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a> </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And as the first boat across the Finish Line in Salvador, Brazil.</td></tr>
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