The Landing That Never Was

Up just after 7am to do some cycling and weights before getting off to have a look round St Helena. However, the first part of the plan worked fine but not the 2nd.

It turned out the swell at the jetty was too much for the tenders to dock safely. There isn't a harbour here to protect the jetty, it is just open to the sea. It was disappointing, I was looking forward to exploring Jamestown with its oldest Anglican church in the southern hemisphere, impressive Georgian architecture and Jacob's Ladder, a 699 step stairway up to another settlement at the top of the ravine.

Weather wise it seems like the perfect location. Around 20 degrees each day and barely a degree between day and night time temperatures. Their currency is the St Helena pound, tied to the British pound which they also take, so you don't have to change your money. It's also on the same time as the UK, so be ideal for watching the footie. Sounds like the perfect retirement location.Leia mais