Grenada Post Hurricane Ivan

Oriole
Sun 24 Oct 2004 19:43
Sunday 24th October
This is our first diary of the new season. We flew back to Grenada on Tuesday 19th Oct,
and this was how we found Oriole. We are just about to go aboard to investigate.
 
 
We found, a rather torn cover and 6 bent stanchions, some very minor gelcoat damage but alot better off than some.
 
 
The yard is very busy righting the downed boats and moving others so we will have to wait our turn  for
work that needs doing. Unfortunately we will therefore not be ready for Cathie and Charles' visit at the
beginning of Dec. We will just have to go with the flow - even John!!! Meanwhile we are getting on with our own jobs
in 36.5 C in the cabin with fans on and hatches open.
We are staying over at La Sagesse which is only taking yachties at the moment as Mike has no electricity, the numbers fluctuate between about 10
and 4 people. The generator should have arrived yesterday but is now promised for Tuesday. Apart from damage the dining room roof and a few trees missing as you can see La Sagesse looks great. We are being fed very well considering there is very little fresh fruit and veg to be had on the island and what is available comes up from Trinidad. When you ask the locals how they are they reply "We're getting there".
 
 
It's great to be back, we enjoy our 0600 and 1800 swims in the warm sea and we have been made to feel very welcome.