Pointe a Pitre 23rd April to 24th April
So the engine refuses to cough now for the last 2 days, even when stationary… we went to have a chat with Aline at GMD services. As she said it is going to be tricky for Bernard to diagnostic the problem if it is not manifesting itself at the moment…. Still, since we are here, we go and see the dentist for Ian’s broken tooth, again not a success. The nice young man (dentists are now joining the ranks of bankers and policemen, looking far too young!) informs us that the tooth needs a crown or a “crone” as he puts it, which make Ian laugh, he has one of these already. At best the whole thing would take 3/4 weeks. Good news is the break on a tooth with a partial crown is clean and being desensitised it will not hurt. Determined to make the most of this unscheduled visit to PP, we go shopping and stock up on food stuff.
Next morning we are off back to Marie Galante, only 20 miles and the wind about on the nose but we managed to sail nearly all the way. We got to Grand Bourg mid-afternoon. We always knew that the harbour itself would not be able to accommodate Mr X, being too small and too shallow, and with 4 ferries a day, it would not be so quiet. The anchorage just outside of the harbour is quite small and very close to the shore, with waves crashing on the coast. The swell is big despite the coral reef and we are rolling, not so comfortable. We have gotten used to quiet nights at anchor and we are reminded of how disturbing it is to be at a rolly anchor. Not much sleep to be had.
Monthly Archives: April 2017
Marie Galante
Pristine and deserted beaches, in Marie Galante…I do pinçh myself often… Am I really there? Love the fact that we can actually stay there for days on end… Well until we get bored of it any way!
St Anne Guadeloupe
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There we are again Third time Pointe a Pitre
Pointe a Pitre 23rd April to 24th April
So the engine refuses to cough now for the last 2 days, even when stationary… we went to have a chat with Aline at GMD services. As she said it is going to be tricky for Bernard to diagnostic the problem if it is not manifesting itself at the moment…. Still, since we are here, we go and see the dentist for Ian’s broken tooth, again not a success. The nice young man (dentists are now joining the ranks of bankers and policemen, looking far too young!) informs us that the tooth needs a crown or a “crone” as he puts it, which make Ian laugh, he has one of these already. (Yep, me!). At best the whole thing would take 3/4 weeks. Good news is the break on a tooth with a partial crown is clean and being desensitised it will not hurt. Determined to make the most of this unscheduled visit to PP, we go shopping and stock up on food stuff.
Next morning we are off back to Marie Galante, only 20 miles and the wind about on the nose but we managed to sail nearly all the way. We got to Grand Bourg mid-afternoon. We always knew that the harbour itself would not be able to accommodate Mr X, being too small and too shallow, and with 4 ferries a day, it would not be so quiet. The anchorage just outside of the harbour is quite small and very close to the shore, with waves crashing on the coast. The swell is big despite the coral reef and we are rolling, not so comfortable. We have gotten used to quiet nights at anchor and we are reminded of how disturbing it is to be at a rolly anchor. Not much sleep to be had.
Islet Le Gosier – Guadeloupe
Le Gosier, the throat, apparently named in reference to the flocks of pelicans living there. There are quite a few left and it is always entertaining to watch their heavy and inelegant flights just a few metres above the water usually ending in a huge splash as they let themselves literally fall into the waves.
We spent 3 days there trying to dodge the rain squalls. Nice quiet anchorage.
A day wandering Pointe a Pitre
And a very enjoyable day it was too…despite the scorching heat we had a good look around …think we went down every single Street of the old town.
Landed in Guadeloupe
Arrived in Guadeloupe.
Pit stop in the marina ” Bas du Fort” near Pointe a Pitre for 2 nights only (no room at the inn). Watered up and fuelled up, shopping, washing (3 loads!), general clean up, and after over 6 weeks at anchor a hot shower was welcomed despite the mosquitoes.
Back in the anchorage today, we will start exploring Pointe a Pitre in the coming days.
Les Saintes – petit coin de paradis
We spent a week in Les Saintes and found it really hard to leave. Admittedly, it is just beautiful and so easy going. One of our favourite place in the Caribbean.