We spent 5 nights in the Saintes which are a very attractive if touristic group of islands to the South of Guadeloupe. There are now moorings which are compulsory in some of the anchorages but seem to be taken by about 1100!  We managed to get the last mooring, not in a very convenient position but the next morning we moved up to a more convenient spot. One great benefit of these mornings is the daily delivery of croissants and baguettes at 7 30 in the morning. Almost compulsory is scooter hire so we rented one for a day and bimbled around the main island visiting the fort and taking time out to lunch at La Saladerie our favourite restaurant in these parts.

 

Yesterday, Tuesday we set off at dawn to return to Point-a-Pitre where Chris saw Dr Causee again this morning. He was pleased with her progress but prescribed another 10 days on a heavy Amoxicillin dose. However he cleared her to travel onward. We have been very happy with the medical facilities here and it was certainly the right move to get here as soon as possible to treat Chris's tummy infection.