After a quick stop in Dominica (not as quick as Christopher Columbus who we found didn't even go onto the island that he ransacked and changed the name of) we wanted to carry on our journey up the islands whilst the weather held. Leaving after breakfast we set sail for the Isle de Saints. A small collection of islands just south of Guadeloupe. Set sail wasn't quite accurate though as the water was once again glass and the wind non-existent, such a change from last year! Slow Flight turned into a motor boat and we motored the 20 or so miles up to the largest of the islands, Terre du Haut.
On our way we saw just one other boat who were much more hardy than us drifting along in the 3knt breeze with full sail, obviously being stubborn and not wanting to put their motor on. We did the usual "I'm on a boat, you're on a boat" wave and cruised on by. Freyja kept busy doing what she does best, being a good daughter on the trip and fixing the winches, Esme was using the brilliant lighting and the flat sea to take some arty photos. While Amy and Pippa topped up their tans reading and snoozing in the sun.
We navigated our way around the minefield of lobster pots dotted along the coast as we approached the channel between the islands to reach our destination. Unlike Martinique the Saints feel much more european in their 'Frenchness'. There seems to be a large population of restauranteurs who open here in the season. Some having come from various high end restaurants across Europe. The European vibe was increased more when we stumbled across a Carrefour express! Quite a culture shock from just 20 miles south where the jungle is thick and the food is delivered on paddle boards straight from the source and the unrefrigerated meat truck which stops outside houses for the weekly stocks.
The first morning we were up and Amy and Pippa went out to try their hand at paddleboard yoga! Some spectacular fails and impressive moves were busted out, especially by Pippa.
The afternoon called for a bit of sun and some beach time. Upon arrival back to the boat the sun was setting, we were rinsing off on the bow only to realise a classic sailing yacht was slowly tacking in and out of the moored boats! They must have thought us amusing as embarrassingly they came by for a second turn! We are looking forward to spending a few more days here as there are lots of things to see and places to explore. Especially looking forward to sampling a few of the islands best restaurants. More soon, Love Esme, Freyja, Amy and Pippa X
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