We ended up staying in Saline Bay on Mayreau until Saturday 15th due to the strong winds but we had a lovely relaxing time while we where there and met a lovely German couple off a boat even smaller than Zahara called Fira. We both thought Max and Gouda were very, very brave to sail across the Atlantic in a boat with no guard rails and practically no freeboard (the distance from the waterline to the deck)!
The beach is wonderful, especially when it isn't covered in passengers off the cruise ships that stop in once a week. There was a very amusing incident when the inflatable swimming platform that they'd towed in from the ship, broke, taking its payload of overweight Americans out to sea to their dismay and consternation but to everyone else's amusement.
We had an exhilarating sail back to Bequia, close hauled in a force 5 to 6 wind and a very confused sea. It felt like coming home and we picked up a mooring close to L'Auberge, Ron's favourite restaurant and I am very much looking forward to sampling their renowned lobster tonight.
We were delighted to see Eric from Pouletou again and even more delighted to discover he's met a lovely Argentinian lady called Jimena from Buenos Aires. We hope to see them again in Bequia at Easter.
Sadly, I have to return to the UK on Friday (not looking forward to having to wear clothes....) and Ron will be staying in Bequia until I return in mid April, though he'll have the odd trip with guests between now and then.
Ron will be updating the blog in my absence and if life gets interesting in the UK (please, no more snow!), I'll update as well so keep watching!
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