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    • TravelerStrong Sails around the world
      Day 146

      Der Blick von oben

      January 12 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ⋅ 🌬 28 °C

      Seit Tagen reden wir darüber den höchsten Punkt der Insel zu erklimmen. Heute wollen wir weiter. Etwas enttäuscht bin ich. Doch Jonas schlägt vor, unsere Losfahrt etwas zu verzögern und noch eine letzte Wanderung zu unternehmen.
      Der Weg verspricht innerhalb kürzester Zeit am Gipfel zu sein. Ein letztes Mal die LeeLoos aus den Federn hauen, bevor sich unsere Wege für die nächsten Wochen trennen. Kurze Zeit später cruisen zwei Dinghis an Land. Ankerkette raus. und langsam an die Pier treiben lassen. Festmachen. Festschließen. Das gehört dazu.
      Schon bald lassen wir das Dorf hinter uns uns und steigen hinter einem kleinen Häuschen über einen plattgetretenen Wanderpfad den Berg hinauf.
      Wir sind alleine. Wanderer scheint es hier eher selten zu geben. Für Ausländer zu heiß und für Einheimische wahrscheinlich zu selbstverständlich, hier hochzukommen, dass sie es in der Mittagssonne tun würden.
      Doch Wildleben treffen wir dafür umso mehr. Zwei Schildkröten, unzählige Krebse, eine verirrte Babyziege, Vögel und mehr.      Read more

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    • TravelerSailing in the Caribbean
      1
      Day 9

      Tobago Cays Fun

      January 16 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ⋅ 🌬 28 °C

      Die Nacht hatte es wieder gestürmt und wir sind zu Regen aufgewacht. Wir haben uns doll gewünscht, das der Himmel schnell aufbricht. Bisschen Melancholie kam auf, als wir beim Kaffee unsere Tour zurück planen mussten. Wir hatten noch 6 Tage um es nach Martinique zu schaffen.

      Lars schaute sich Entfernungen an und mögliche Ankerplätze, die sich von der Hinfahrt unterscheiden würden. Schön war, das wir noch einen Tag in Tobago blieben. Alle entschieden, das wir gerne bei den Jungs auf dem Nachbarboot dinieren würden. Also sind wir mit Dingi rüber und haben uns selbst wieder eingeladen 😂. Gerne hiess es, und kein Problem 😌, denn wir hatten von Bord und uns aus nichts mehr zu bieten 😝.

      Auf Tobago hat so jeder sein eigenes Ding gemacht von Schnorcheln, Schwimmen und Wandern auf den höchsten Hügel. Der Himmel war wieder strahlend schön. Barfuss bin ich mit Verena Hügel hoch, das war eine intensive Fussreflexologietour mit teils heftigsten Schmerzen 🤓.

      Oben angekommen wurden wir mit einem fantastischen Blick belohnt. Absolut irre das Panorama über die Riffe in allen blau Schattierungen… Wahnsinn!!! Später haben wir uns in einer Mini Beachbar mit Cocktails verwöhnen lassen. Ein Super lustiger Nachmittag. 🤩

      Wir waren um 18h bei den Herren verabredet und waren vom Strand super spät dran. Verena, Yvonne und ich, die eigentlichen Inszenierer dieses Abends sind am Männerschiff herausgelassen worden, pekig und salzig wie wir waren 🤪.

      Hobbykoch Dirk hat so richtig gezaubert und als dann alle an Bord waren gab es ein herrliches Dinner. Dorade auf den Punkt, Schmorgemüse, Kartoffeln und eine super Sauce. Wir waren alle begeistert. 🥰 … und dieser herrlich geräumige Katamaran war ein Traum 🙏🏼. Wowww.

      Später kam Tanzmusik, Cuba Libres und es ging die Post ab an Bord. Die Truppe hat sogar volle Diskobeleuchtung aus Deutschland mitgebracht 😂. Grossartiger spontaner Abend/Nacht unter und mit Fremden. Toll 😍!!!      Read more

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    • TravelerSailing in the Caribbean
      Day 10–11

      Hangover Passage nach Bequia

      January 17 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ⋅ 🌬 27 °C

      Sagen wir mal so, nach der Nacht waren wir alle am Morgen platt 🤪 und haben uns so zusammengerauft zur Passage nach Bequia. Die eigentlich 4Std wurden zu 6 1/2Std. Wir konnten trotz reffen nur 5Knoten fahren, so wenig wie auf keiner Tour. Jeder hat irgendwo, irgendwann und irgendwie Schlaf nachgeholt.

      Das Bad im Meer bei Ankunft im Lower Bay von Port Elizabeth hat uns wieder bisschen geweckt. 4 Frauen paddelten zum Strand und hüpften in ein Hop-On Taxi zum Einkaufen. Auch hier war es wieder schwierig Ware, vor allem Frisches zu bekommen. So isses hier halt in der Karibik. Ich nehme an reiche Anwohner oder Boote lassen sich alles einfliegen. Anders kann es nicht sein. 😎

      Wir trafen uns dann in einer Kneipe gegenüber von Tante Tibby, angeblich gut ausgezeichnet. Es fing wieder an zu schütten und wir waren in dem Moment glücklicherweise im Trockenen. Nur 2 waren happy mit dem Abendessen und danach ging die gesamte Crew schnellstens an Bord ins Bett. Es reichte. 😜      Read more

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    • TravelerCaribbean is Calling (2024)
      Day 50

      Bequia

      March 3 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

      We were up before 5am as the rolling was bad in the Bay. We let go of the mooring and I had a spotlight that I used for the next hour on the bow to make sure we didn’t hit any fishing traps. The light attracted the flying fish who put on a show.
      We arrived at the Pitons at dawn, unfortunately there was very little wind but the view was incredible. We then turned the engine on and motor sailed to Port Elizabeth, a 65mile stretch. I tried to work on the phone and computer but was struggling not to get sick as there was lots of rolling motion, which I don’t normally mind, but can’t seem to handle when I am on a device.
      Brian beckoned me to come forward, thinking he saw a marlen but there was a school of dolphins all playing around the bow of the boat for 5 minutes or so…. Using the bow to rub their head and belly, jumping in the air and making this sailor very excited 🤩🐬
      We got in around 3:30pm, anchored with ease and settled into the new area (for me), Admiralty Bay.
      We grabbed snorkel gear and decided to check out the reef, it wasn’t close to Anse Cochon but nice to get off the boat. We then showered on the stern and relaxed for awhile. A boat from Daffodils came by with information. We got supper ready and grilled MahiMahi or Dorado as locals call it.
      Sadly, while eating Brian got a text from his credit card company that spoke of fraud which set off a series of unpleasant calls. He went to bed early and I stayed up to do some work things.      Read more

    • TravelerCaribbean is Calling (2024)
      Day 51

      Doris does Gluten Free

      March 4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C

      We got up and had our usual routine and then headed into town after lowering the dingy, and making several pit stops to see people along the way. There are a few people from Saint John here (Krista Neyjen - ?) and the boat Stop Know at Rodney Bay Marina is owned by John Falcon (Castle Rose). We also chatted with another Canadian but from Toronto but with ties to the Maritime’s, Duene (Cindy and Kevin), the Dove (a couple that she is polish and he is Italian/English)…. Brian enjoyed making the rounds. We also chatted with Shuti, the catamaran in front of us from Germany and invited Ole and Monica over for Sundowner at 5pm.
      The customs and immigration was going to take awhile so Brian released me to explore Port Elizabeth. I walked to Doris’ and found tons of Gluten Free foods and other items (Maple Syrup, figs, cottage cheese) that haven’t been available elsewhere in the Caribbean. Lots of Pamela’s GF items…. I stocked up the backpack and went back to the customs building but Brian was still in line so I walked around more and went to Threadworks, a social enterprise on the island that trains islanders to see, gives them a job and sells the clothing. I didn’t by anything but was nice to chat.
      I returned and Brian was patiently waiting for me (although a bird made friends with his tee shirt). We headed to Peelers Marine store, Venture Hardware Store and Caribbean Wood, looking for better varnish stripper and a certain size Allen key. We were unsuccessful on both fronts, although we found a possible alternative to teak for the aft cabin. We also bought some fruit from various vendors and are now restocked. Plus we had a chance to sample soursop so I am excited to try ours tomorrow!
      Back on the boat and I was supposed to have a call at 1pm, but Richard cancelled as he was sick. So I did some work and and tried to get this blog up to date! There was a boat that came by to tell us all about the BushBar and give us a flyer. A young man and his girlfriend own it.
      Melanie has been making plans for the cruise in October that we booked in December/ January. Today she booked her tickets and I followed suit, although I will meet her in Montreal and fly from Barcelona to Nicaragua (and then to Virginia).
      I made some food for the sundowner and Mo and Ole came over for a few hours… great conversations! They left and we had pork chops and salad, and I passed out on the chair. We went to bed and tried reading English but I was falling asleep. I love reading together but as soon as I get to the bed at night, the off button gets switched and I just fall asleep 💤.      Read more

    • TravelerCaribbean is Calling (2024)
      Day 52

      Electrical

      March 5 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C

      Started the morning as usual, and I was getting prepare for a meeting at 9:30am that was cancelled. Shortly after, another boat in the harbour (Duene) was coming over in the dinghy to help Brian with electrical issues. Kevin came and brought his girlfriend Cindy. I was hoping to work but ended up entertaining or chatting with Cindy, who seems unhappy with her life and relationship, for 3 hours.
      The guys seemed to have made progress, contacting Belmar for the alternator and regulator, and Ian the previous electrician that worked on the boat. The alternator is not charging the batteries. Originally they thought it was a heat issue, but Brian made a heat shield and it didn’t solve the problem. They have adjusted the cool air valve and made some other assumptions to hopefully resolve the problem.
      It rained most of the day, on and off. During one of the off time, we drilled holes (with a circle saw borrowed from Kevin) into the alternator cover, to allow more air in. We got into a tangle that escalated quickly, but resolved quick too. I was always scared of arguments fearing they were a sign of failure in a relationship and would avoid at all cost, but Brian and I seem to have a health way to deal with conflict when it arises, with honesty and compassion. My chat with Cindy made me more grateful for the relationship that Brian and I have with one another, the transparency, respect, trust, friendship and love.
      We headed back to Duene to give back the tools, then to chat with Chis and Fiona on Cariocou and back to our boat for a quick swim. We showered off on the stern and then got ready to head to land and go to dinner with Mo and Ole. We were going to the Fig Tree but it was closed for a private function. A guy along the path offered Brian some weed or snowball… Brian decline but wanted to know what snowball was (the dude wouldn’t tell him) so I explained or suggested it was cocaine, and the guy acknowledged it.
      We went to the Plantation restaurant/ hotel and got a table. The serve was slow but the food good! We had Greek salad, steak and eggplant dishes that Brian and I shared. We had to move part ways through the meal as it rained so hard we were getting wet. I love the sound and smell of the rain 🌧️
      Conversation was great, the coffee at the end was better then dessert and we parted ways with our new friends at the dingy dock, hoping to get back to the boat before rain came again.
      Back on Lorena we had a cookie, checked messages and headed to bed as it was 10:15 and past our normal bedtime.      Read more

    • TravelerCaribbean is Calling (2024)
      Day 55

      Full Sails

      March 8 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ⋅ 🌬 28 °C

      Up and had coffee, breakfast and wrote about life. Then had a meeting at 9:30 to prepare for. My headphones are falling apart and my camera stopped working on my phone, so I was distracted the whole meeting with sounds of Brian getting ready to leave. I was scared he was going to hoist anchor while I was in my meeting but assuredly, it was just my paranoia.
      After the meeting, and greeted with a hug, we made quick work of leaving Bequia (having hoisted the dinghy and engine the night before).
      We headed over to the opposite side of Admiralty Bay so that I could see the moon caves/houses. Buildings etched into the side of the cliffs. We were under full sail and stayed that way all day, only dropping the sail once we reached Chatham Bay on Union Island. This is as far south as we will go. There was a boat Brian knew in the bay and we anchored next to them.
      Fiona went on the SUP board and we hoped off the back of the boat for a swim. It was nice to chat - they have had a lot of company and she is getting tired of it. They are good friends, but at home she doesn’t live with them. Brian tipped her paddle board in an effort to push her back towards her boat, and I offered a few paddling tips (which I am not sure were welcomed). We then decided to put on snorkel gear and explore. The water seemed a bit murky but I saw a manta ray as we were swimmers back to the boat, sadly Brian was to far ahead of me…. I raced to catch him but finding it again was to challenging.
      It is a beautiful spot here and a few local boats came by, Phillip at Sunset Cove and others to sell us fish. Since we had butterfish waiting for us we declined. The fish was taster than expected…. I boiled water garlic, onion and tomato and splashed the boiling water over the fish in the skillet. Learning to fillet them was again something new!
      Although we don’t do alot when sailing, it always tires me out, so I had some extra chocolate mocha to keep me awake.      Read more

    • TravelerCaribbean is Calling (2024)
      Day 57

      Rub Rail

      March 10 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

      Sunday is Pancake Day…. Missing my friend Kirsten, my second home during Covid.
      After a feast we headed out to work on the run rail of the boat. We had to sand down the bottom side and a small piece of the top side with 60 grit and then go over it with 100 grit, and then apply two coats of primer. It looks nice! Now we have 8-10 coats of varnish to do over the next few days. The sun was hot so sun-shirts have proven to be useful the past few days (again, thanks Kirsten).
      We were done and watching the tourists head to shore, when another schooner came in, rumbling loudly. Brian got excited as he knew the man from Mystic, CI where he had kept the boat for two seasons (Geoff Jones). We popped into the dinghy and went for a quick visit to say HI. Upon getting back to the boat, we decided to go snorkelling where the fish and coral were plentiful. After we got back to the boat and washed off we decided to head to the beach and hear the steel drums. We thought it would be more then a one person thing, but nonetheless, had a nice walk, smoothed at Sunset Cove and a chance to talk to Phillip.
      Once back to the boat we got the hammock out, something I have been wanting for months. We set it up at the stern and enjoyed the view and chatted about how to get to DR and when to start heading there. While making super I chatted with Kim for a bit and then we chowed down on sausages wrapped in GF tortillas and a huge salad, finished with some chocolate ice cream.
      We were going to start planning the trip but Brian decided he would rather play the guitar and draw before we turned in to sleep, sore from our weekend of stripping, sanding and varnishing.      Read more

    • TravelerCaribbean is Calling (2024)
      Day 58

      Sanding and Sketching

      March 11 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

      I am far behind on my details of my travels so will try and catch up as best I can, these last two weeks (as today is actually the first day of Spring).
      While in Chatham Bay I didn’t sleep great as responsibilities felt heavy and worry grinding at my soul. I have turned to yoga in the mornings which has helped calm the spirit!
      We sanded and varnished/ glossed the Starboard rub rail. Most of our day was spent on boat chores, some work duties and pastels.
      I went with Brian to the other side of the Bay. He anchored the dinghy and I went to shore with my book to read and relax. On our way back to the boat we stopped by and said Hi to a few folks with Canadian Flags 🇨🇦.      Read more

    • TravelerCaribbean is Calling (2024)
      Day 59

      Chat with homies

      March 12 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ⋅ 🌬 28 °C

      Again, trying to work on the boat and h get all the layers of gloss on the rub rail. When it dries then I work. While the wifi was on I got a message that Menuka had lost her ID card so I tried to contact her and then called Chandana and chatted with him for awhile.
      Also got to talk to Kim, Kirsten and Dad today. It feels good to spend time with friends, even when I can’t be near them.
      We headed to another spot on the Bay today and anchored the tender so Brian could do a pastel. I stayed in the boat and read. Then we had trouble getting the anchor up, so Brian had to dive in to retrieve it.
      Some mega yachts and ships have come into the harbour… it is quite a sight and the sunsets are beautiful.      Read more

    You might also know this place by the following names:

    Grenadines, Grenadinane, Grenadinene

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