We left Dominica on Sunday for a short sail about 3 hours to the Saintes. The Saintes are a small chain of three main islands just north of Dominica. We had a lovely sail with hardly any splash over the boat and arrived to find no mooring balls available in a mooring only harbour. We anchored fairly close to shore and were just about settled when we were told we would have to move to the over flow spot. Just like camping in a full campground. The over flow spot was way at the back of the harbour and really rolly. We rocked and rolled all night not getting much sleep. Two other boats had left earlier than us and were in the anchorage and in the morning they radioed us and we moved up to the anchorage. But we were still only back row and still rolly. Then yesterday morning another ball became available further up so we moved again. What a sight first thing in the morning as boats leave and the rest re-situate themselves. We are on the island of Terre D'en Haut and the town of Passé de Sud. The little town is lovely with lots of shops and cafés along the roadside. Scooters seem to be the main mode of transportation other than the feet us cruisers prefer. We have done a lot of hiking this week. Monday we walked to a lovely beach where Brian and Laurie hung their hammocks and relaxed while Dawn and I sat on the beach and people watched. Wednesday we walked along the main road for a bit and then took a paved pedestrian walkway up to a fort Le Chameau at over 1000 feet elevation. We trekked up some very windy and steep paths. It took just over an hour one way. We saw many birds,iguanas, a snake and the goats are in abundance. The views of almost 360 degrees were amazing. We have been loosely travelling with a group of five boats for the past few weeks and have lots of fun on shore and on each others boats. Last night Dawn and Laurie entertained again ( they do have the biggest outside seating space) and what a hoot it was! One couple from Toronto,one from Alaska,one from Yellowknife,Dawn and Laurie and us.
The first picture is the bay with Guadelope in the background. It is just a couple of hours of sailing but a tough sail the way the winds curl around the land. We are aiming for the port of Pigeon Island. Yes another Pidgeon Island there seems to be many repeat names in all the islands. We are leaving this morning. We are in the town paying for the mooring ball and posting this blog.It has still been very windy around here. Usually it drops off a bit by this time but not this year .......but everything is related and I sure wouldn't wish your winter in Ont or NB on anyone.
The anchorage with Guadelope in the background.
The mountain we climbed.
This is a picture of the bay with the town behind.
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