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We have left Martinique behind, the marina was very upmarket with
associated bars and not to expensive, however the island is obviously
wealthy as no cheap taxis for day trips or boys offering there servies .
At top of island anchored at St. Piere, this was the Paris of the
carribian untill an earthquake zaped it with a fireball in 1902 , burnt
it all and killed 30,000. The town has never been properly rebuilt and
the min street still has loads of burnt out shells ; it would be enough
to bring tears to an estate agents eyes seeing all hese vacant
properties empty and all with spectacular see views plus a dormant volcano.
Sailing passed the volcano showed some spectacular views of what were
lava flows and holes , all now covered in lush vegitation. The sailing
was predictable carribian , flat calm behind island then no main as we
hit acceleration zone off tip ( complete with squals) then single reef
across to here.
Now in Roseau the island capital at anchor in the main place for us
leisure boats, a boat welcomed us and set us up on a buoy $US 10 a
night ; but as there are only about 5 other boats here do not expect too
many boats coming out selling. We appear to have left the crowds behind,
not quite sure why about 500 boats all anchor in the bay at south of
Martinique and none anywhere up here,maybe thet know something.
All repairs from last week holding up well, the auto pilot had yetsreday
off, think it is now fixed after I played with its settings.
Off to find customs and a food shop.
Simon
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