We’ve been here in Chaguaramas, Trinidad for well over a month, exceeding our expected period we had hoped to set aside for repairs and TLC after our trip from Cape Town. We had some excellent service from some contractors, and really atrocious service from others - but not to bore you with those details. We have spent the last few days checking systems and anchoring out at a couple of the bays surrounding Chaguaramas - clean water to swim in, and quiet, pleasant surroundings, most of it all natural tropical bush surrounding the bays with loads of bird life. Our new gas BBQ has been wonderful, quick to light up (compared to our charcoal braai), and keeps the heat out of the boat.

We will clear out of immigration and customs this afternoon, overnight in Scotland Bay which is a couple of miles away, and then head out at first light tomorrow morning. We are going to SVG - St Vincent and the Grenadines, which is a whole lot of islands. After clearing in at Union Island, we’re going to the Tobago Cays - Google that, it looks Amazing…..  not sure where next afterwards,.. will keep you posted.