Admirity Bay Bequia. ... Part two

Arrived in Bequia Friday about 4:00. Just checking out the town today after clearing customs. We'll post more tomorrow. 

Part two

Sunday morning now and after a quiet day yesterday I'll bring you up to date.

We left Rodney Bay on Wed after struggling to get the dinghy out of the water,flipped over and secured to the fore deck to prepare to sail. Our dinghy davits have not been installed yet ( another job hopefully for Bequia). We left about noon and had a pleasant sail down to the Pitons. We sailed down at about 6-7 knots along the coast line for about 18 miles. Our friends on Saltscar III were there with dinner waiting. We were off early on Friday morning for a 50 mile sail. We made 7-8 knots most of the way and managed to dodge any showers. The winds gusted to about 20 knots but no difficulties at all. We sail with 3 reefs in the main for more control and 7-8 knots is lots for us so far. We arrived in Admirlity Bay 4:00 in lots of good sunlight to anchor. It is a large bay and not crowded at all. So an easy spot to anchor. On Sat we checked in to customs and set out to explore the town. The main road is very quaint with fruit and vegetable stands,jewellry,t-shirts etc set up but no one is aggressive and not at all intimidating. We found a good spot for wifi and a good spot for lunch. We found the shop where the canvas work will be done. Wel'll see him Monday am .... he doesn't work on the weekend.....amazing. 

The last picture is Sea Bound Spirit anchored further out in the bay and a couple boats getting under way. A slight shower had just finished .... not enough to rinse the salt off the boat yet. Rainbows are so prevelant here it always amazes me. 

Hope everyone is having fun preparing for the busy Christmas season. They have been playing Christmas songs in the stores and decorations abound since we got here. 

Peace and Plenty out