Memories of
Roseau
We arrived here in pandemonium with
wet books, stuff everywhere drying, using four rolls
of toilet paper, now to be used two by two and
then to put the tin hat on the day - finding the 'Clingons'
who cobbed a free ride from Rodney Bay.
We soon settled here as it reminded
us so much of our beloved Fowey, gently rocking in the swell, cockerel crowing
to its hearts content any old time of the day and night, and a feeling of peace
and tranquility. Then Bear ties up to the jetty and while ashore the outboard got itself caught and bashed, losing a couple
of important bits - cue Roots to the rescue, tow number one. Electric spare outboard put into service and off we go -
juice ran out - cue Roots rescue number
two.
The Fort Young
Hotel allows us yachties to use their jetty
which is very close to the shops and very convenient not having to lug shopping
up the hill to our local dinghy dock. Water features
are not rare here, the island has three hundred and sixty five rivers and very
regular rainfall.
The colour of the
produce market in town. The old lady - far right, had seen a chap going
off with a packet of her rolls, he had taken from a dog who had nicked them
first. Chap explained, carried on eating, dog not so lucky - got the pole
chucked at it, and boy was she a good aim.
The town has some mad wiring, great traditional dishes, this one turkey stew, rice, salad and a side dish of boiled red
beans. Bear of course gives this a hearty thumbs up
and later his aroma is hearty too ???
A colourful entrance to The Post Office.
The town has a variety of buildings still showing the damage caused by Hurricane
David. Building work and workmen. Berger Paint has a lot to answer for.
The City of Roseau is justly proud of
its academic achievements and boasts a Medical
School. It is also proud of its environment and underwater protection. Photo taken by Roger off Champagne
Beach when we were snokeling.
We had such joy in meeting Ednbal, their tree frog emblem. Roger
and Sasha, our two days exploring in the Jeep, sundowners and stroking
their Corian work surface. They gave us photos of its implant, work done at a
fraction of the cost in Cartagena (pronounced Carter Heyna) in Columbia, a city
we will visit before or after The San Blas Islands en route to The Panama
Canal. Roger showed Bear his gadgets while Sasha and
I sipped in the sunset. AND of course our fabulous day with Josie and her family (own blog)
Most days cruise ships come to town
arriving by nine and leaving at five, one day three came
in, needless to say a day we stayed aboard did chores, played games and
sunbathed.
Mr. Woo
doing his thing with the washing. My completed and fitted
mosquito net, if I feel under attack I can tuck it in and go bite-less.
We burn old fashioned coils in the cockpit and that keeps mossies and "no see
ums" away. Bear off for some water, middle of the
picture, this time in his fully charged charger.
Just as I was feeling a bit cocky
being bite-less - BANG. I had spent an hour in the water cleaning the side of
Beez, in a big swell grunge had found its way above the water line and went in
armed with Fairy Spray and sponge. Every so often you feel a little nip, caught
one of the guilty, a tiny red worm - like the blood worms you feed to your
aquarium for a treat - only shorter with a stumpier head and obviously teeth.
Well that was OK until after cleaning I went for a proper swim, as I got back to
Beez I felt an attack much worse than my red worms. I got out and was writhing
around, Vodka to the rescue. I didn't know I was supposed to rub it on - but -
the pain went just before I fell over. Rash stayed
with me a couple of days, I did stay out of the water. I tested by sticking just
my left foot in and BANG. More of the same, still think drinking Vodka has a
beneficial effect as opposed to rubbing it on.
What the experts say - Definition of Jellyfish itch: An intensely itchy rash due to contact with the tiny thimble jellyfish (Linuche
unguiculata). These jellyfish are common between March and August in the waters
off of Florida and in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. There may be no
adult jellyfish around as a warning. The jellyfish larvae look like mere specks
of "finely ground pepper" and can evoke the same response. The reaction tends to
start 4-24 hours after exposure to the jellyfish. People who have had previous
exposure to seabather's rash may have an immediate stinging sensation - and boy
did it sting, exactly the same as having hundreds of red ant bites. Some people
feel like they have the flu with nausea,
vomiting, headache, muscle and joint aches, and malaise. A bathing suit traps the jellyfish larvae with the
fabric acting like a net. The best way to prevent stings is clearly to stay out
of the water. Anyone who has had a previous episode of seabather's itch is
advised to not go in the water. If one goes in the water, one can wear clothes
such as a wet suit that provide a protective barrier. Careful washing of
swimwear after taking a dip is advisable. Wearing a T-shirt into the water is a
poor idea because it increases the risk of a severe reaction.
Topical anti-itch creams are only temporarily
effective, alcohol or vinegar can be beneficial. Other names for this disorder
include bather's eruption, sea poisoning, ocean itch and seabather's itch and
the jellyfish are sometimes called sea critters or, incorrectly, sea lice. Well
Sod Me.
This photo of my fishing line may not at
first glance, be much of a wow. It is when you consider my lure is fifty feet
down. We are moored in a hundred feet of water, every day a slightly different
shade of blue but nonetheless cristal clear and stunning. The birds here have
not disappointed, the colour of the land birds, the Frigate Birds and these two
Black Headed Gulls arguing like a pair of old boys on
a park bench.
Our most stunning sunsets yet.
Beez Neez
centre of photo in this glorious bay.
ALL IN ALL we have had
Calamities, Clingons and Capers, enjoying this friendly and welcoming town,
by far our favourite place so far.
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