Robinson Crusoe Island

Hollinsclough - Is the World Round?
Sat 3 Oct 2009 14:34
Robinson Crusoe Island
 
Juan Fernandez Island, South Pacific 33.38.40S 78.49.60W
 
Arrived Cumberland Bay for lobster season October 1st. Friendly fisherman in long open boats guided us to the softest water and watched our anchor down to safety. A tremendous horizon of mighty jagged mountains all around us, their fingers stretched into the clouds above a dense carpet of deep green trees. Thousands of fish enjoying shade under the town quay in crystal clear water. The monthly cargo ship ferrying supplies ashore by big rib. Then wheelbarows all about the place. Navy Armada Toyoto 4x4 with raised wheels for the narrow concrete road. Met the headmistress and took English class in the school, met the vicar who is also the postmaster and began exploration of this fabulous island. Walks to the old Spanish fort, ancient caves, the mountain top look out of Robinson Cruseo himself. A survival sheler built for Girl Guides 100 year celebrations.
 
Robinson Crueso statue stands tall in the town square and has enough inspiration to fill the heart of the wounder of this remote paradise rarely visited.