Sh... happens, even in Paradise

The Travels of Running Tide
Mick Norman
Sun 9 Feb 2014 22:47
We are in Mustique now, the play ground of the rich and famous and the crew
of RT. We are anchored off Basil’s Bar a short dinghy ride from the delights of
this world famous resort. Rumour has it that Kate and George are here so we will
be popping round to say hi if we have time.
Last night was a lot of fun, Basil’s Bar was bit pricey for food so we
headed off up the hill to a local BBQ. That was good, lots of reggae, beer,
cheap food and cool dudes. The music was ratcheted up at midnight when we were
back on RT. It was just like we were there again. They are not too big on noise
abatement.
The weather has moderated, well at least we are not being blown off the
anchor thought whether through stupidity or just bad luck a severe gust flipped
the dinghy again. I was snorkelling around RT when an outboard engine came into
view hanging on the end of its lanyard. Hmmmm, I thought!!?? At least this
time we knew exactly what to do and had the thing up and running within the
hour.
I must say that Mustique is quite attractive, with lots of beautiful
bays and vistas. It a well managed and manicured island not like any we have
seen so far. Probably a bit pricey for most people but lying at anchor the rate
is about 15 pounds a night for RT and crew.
One thing Sally is impressed with is the dinghy dock, no dramas getting
ashore here. After the dunking in the surf Sally refused to travel back to RT in
the dinghy and persuaded a local bar owner to run her out in his much bigger
dinghy. The dinghy dock I was using did require the agility of a monkey to get
from dock to dinghy.
![]() The Anchorage, in the Distance
![]() The White Beaches
![]() Creature observed just off the beach
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