26 January 2008 - In Antigua
The EJ's Voyage
Mike Everton-Jones
Mon 26 Jan 2009 17:36
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After all the years coming to Antigua for the
annual Yacht Charter Show, arriving here felt like landing in a well known
territory. However, it is all very quiet here. Not the buzzing place we were
used to. It is partly as we were told, due to the fact that a yacht captain
has been murdered here just 2 days ago. He was walking home from Falmouth up the
hill towards Pigeon Beach with his girlfriend and baby, got mugged, ran after
the attackers and they shot him dead. Very sad and depressing.
Still Mark was on the quay to meet us when we
arrived yesterday lunch time, and thank God he was there to help. Berthing at
Nelson's dock yard is not an easy task, especially when the blustery winds was
pushing the bow of FALBALA in the wrong direction! Anyway, we made it. Nothing
like a bit of excitement!
Went to Shirley Heights as it was Sunday for a
jamming session and a few rum punches. Sunset was not fantastic because of light
clouds over the horizon but still very pleasant.
We enjoyed very much our stay in Les Saintes,
little islands part of Guadeloupe. A mini Porquerolles or St Tropez. Very quaint
and pretty. We hired a scooter and did every road on the island (not that many
anyway!) and discovered some beautiful beaches and breathtaking
views.
We will leave Antigua early next week and start our
journey up to Ft Lauderdale. 1200nm to go so there will be lots of
sailing!
Attached some photos of the Indian River and Big
Papa's Bar on the beach in Portsmouth in Dominica and of les
Saintes.
A bientot
Love
Catherinex and Mike
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