Freeman's Bay - English Harbour - Antigua


Unbelievably we've been here 6 days already. And what have we done? A helluvalot of snorkelling. We are anchored behind a reef which has so many different species of fish to look at - we've already learned where most of the different species like to hang out. There is a wrecked both mostly submerged on white sand and a huge ancient anchor which is almost rock now. The reef is made up of natural boulders which have falled from cliffs in the area and been moved around by fierce hurricanes which come by from time to time. Its also home to many beautiful, colorful sponges and coral. We've snorkelled around the outside of the reef aswell and this is truly spectacular - we plan to dive there quite soon - we haven't located a air tank filling place yet. Yesterday we went to 'town' on a bus. The bus drive going in was very nice - a careful driver considerate of his passengers which felt like an economy sight seeing tour. 'Town' is St. John's harbour - a bit rough, actually we were quite glad to get back to English Harbour. There were a couple of cruise ships in, so being white pretty much brands one as cruise ship fodder. And a half pint of beer costs U$5. There was an impressive market near the bus station which will be worth the 45 minute bus ride for when we need to stock up on fresh produce.

We will have to learn to do without some of the food products we are used to eating which are imported and have high import duties added. Cheese for instance - but I've noticed lots of goats running around - in fact a herd of goats stopped our bus yesterday to cross the road - all by themselves. We like goat cheese, so hopefully someone here is producing that. I'm glad I make good bread - as the bread here is very basic, doughy stuff.
So a diet of salad, veggies, a little bit of meat, swimming every day, we should be quite sveldt pretty soon.
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delandtomsailing said…
Hi Nancy,
Congratulations on your 2nd Atlantic crossing! This is Delwyn. Remember me? I ran into your blog a while back and have been following, sporadically, with interest since my husband Tom and I bought our '86 Wauquiez Centurion 40, Mahalo, and are now full-time cruising, currently in the Bahamas and headed to the Caribbean later this spring. By chance I saw your shiptrak the day before your landfall and wanted you to know that I think your sailing accomplishments admirable! What a crossing you had. Way to go.
January 10, 2012 at 6:16 PM
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