Tuesday, June 28, 2016

EVERYTHING IS IN BLOOM



Whole hillsides have turned red as the flame trees come into blossom. The effect is made more spectacular because they have no leaves when they blossom.

The hummers like them too there were at least two maybe three working this tree without squabbling.


The other stuff is in bloom as well, it is wonderful what a bit of rain does out here.

Local Boat Names

A positive frame of mind.

BLUE BEAK

I have seen lots of similar small herons before but this is the first one with a bright blue beak.

My bird book failed to help me out with an identification but it may be breeding plumage on a dark heron.

A BIT OF A SHOCK WHEN i GOT BACK

I guess there must have been some fouling on the loop which chewed through my primary line. Just as well I had a backup.

Monday, June 20, 2016

HOME AGAIN

Serendipity strikes



What are the chances of finding Fray Bentos Steak and Kidney puddings in a tiny shop on a small Caribbean island.

Nothing like a bit of comfort food after a day spent trying to spear lion fish, I must have missed 10 time. I used to be a deadeye dick when I was out before. Maybe it is using a prescription mask instead of contact lens and a plain mask.


The tiny shop whoich is set up as a deli has a piece of deli history, a manual slicing machine. Much to my surprise I found they had bought it new only a year or two ago.


After a good fast sail down from Carriacou to Grenada I turned the corner at Calivigny island to come home to my mooring in Clarks Court Bay. I was a little upset to see that we have a sunken ferry marring my my view. it has been rusting away for years and I guess something finally gave way.

What is it with cats and books.


There I am just dozing off with my open book on my chest as I wait for the morning cruisers net to start up on the VHF.

Up he hops and settles down on the book on my chest with no sense of my personal space.

SLIPWAY TYRREL BAY


The tenacity of plant life is scary at times. Look at the cactus growing out of the corrugated tin roof over the winch.

For anyone who has seen Vanishing Sail Alwyn Enoe was the last boat builder to use the slipway and it's railway truck to build and launch a boat.

SUNDAY LUNCH IS BARBECUE AT RODGERS BEACH BAR


Finding a parking space is just hellish. It is not all beer and skittles in this cruising life.

I will just wedge my nose in here and gun it.