http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Grenada/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Central America Caribbean , Grenada en-us Sat, 05 Dec 09 03:38:28 +0000 Sat, 05 Dec 09 03:38:28 +0000 Avant de quitter le paradis la Grenade il nous faut faire un dernier tour et voir encore trois des activits typiques de lrsquole une rhumerie un oil down variante locale drsquoune pluchette de bl drsquoinde et les Seven Sisters les 7 chutes.Le rhum est une tradition dans les les antillaises en fin de compte ici la rhumerie crsquoest comme chez nous la cabane s http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Grenada/Grenada/blog-455295.html Nous nous promenons de baie en baie au rythme de la temprature. Quand a devient trop rouleur dans Prickly Bay nous allons dans une autre baie mieux abrite. Lors drsquoun sjour dans Egmont Bay nous avons dcouvert que la marina du Phare Bleu tait 15minutes de marche. Nous en avons profit pour aller voir un spectacle de Blues.Mais nous ne devons pas oublier que nous vivons sur un bateau http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Grenada/Saint-George/blog-448699.html Splash The Rum Runner is back in the water. And looking better than ever We have new bottom paint the hull has been waxed the plumbing redone and we completed just about everything on our todo list not the entire list but good enough. We got new cockpit cushions our old ones were stained and falling apart and even a new grill which was necessary after 4 years of heavy use we grill e http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Grenada/Grenada/blog-444042.html Dj octobrehellipJe viens de raliser que nous sommes le 5 octobre. Il srsquoest coul presqursquoun mois depuis notre dernire entre sur le blog. Il faut dire que nous avons t plutt occups. Nous avons travaill avec la mto i.e. quand il faisait beau nous revernissions le liston et quand il pleuvait nous travaillions lrsquointrieur.Avant drsquoentreprendre les travaux nou http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Grenada/Saint-George/blog-442616.html We have done lots of island tours in this last month all over Grenada. And Jay has put about 2000 miles on our rental car which is crazy considering that the island is only 30 miles long We have driven along the west and east coast up to the north end of the island and cut across the middle thru the Grand Etang National Park. It truly is a lovely island to explore lush mountains full of http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Grenada/blog-441769.html One day we decided to go out snorkeling in Moliniere Bay. We had heard that there is a cool underwater sculpture park and we wanted to check it out. So we hopped in the dinghy and trekked over there. Moliniere is a sheltered bay on the west coast of Grenada that is relatively shallow only 10 to 20 feet deep perfect for snorkeling. So we tied up the dinghy to one of the mooring balls and dive http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Grenada/Molini%C3%A8re/blog-441765.html One weekend we got invited to go to an Oil Down which is a traditional neighborhood party here in Grenada. Oil Down is the national dish of Grenada and is a hearty meal of meat and provisions stewed in coconut milk over an open fire. It is called oil down because the coconut milk simmers down and releases its rich flavored oil into the pot. Yum It is Caribbean comfort food at its best. Trad http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Grenada/Grenada/blog-441756.html Our plan for hurricane season this year was to stay in Grenada so this is as far south as we were going to sail. But we decided to try something new. Instead of living on the boat thru all of hurricane season which is downright miserable we decided to put the boat on the hard and live on land at least for 6 weeks. It was time for us to haul out anyways because we needed new bottom paint. I http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Grenada/Saint-David/blog-441746.html Luckily we got to Grenada in time for Carnival Spice Mas 2009 yohoo Every island has Carnival at different times throughout the year and we were super excited to go to this one. Grenadarsquos Carnival is unique and we have heard tons of fabulous tales about past years from other cruisers. It is one of the few islands in the Caribbean that still use paint on JrsquoOuvert morning the only http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Grenada/Saint-George/blog-441241.html Maintenant que nous sommes rendus Grenade je vais encore une fois changer le style des comptesrendus des nos activits. Plutt que de dcrire de faon chronologique je vais essayer de fonctionner par thmehellip je ne garantie pas cependant de pouvoir maintenir cette faon de faire. Essayons toujours Commenons par une visite touristique rapide de lrsquoensemble du pays tout drsquoab http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Grenada/Saint-George/blog-429863.html Bquia baie de Port lizabeth nous y retrouvons Opus et Alianna. Nous sommes fatigus et nous ne songeons pas aux activits sociales. Le jeudi 9 juillet enfin le matin Pourquoi Le bateau a roul toute la nuit car cette partie de la baie est expose la houle. Aprs le djeuner nous dcidons de changer de ct de baie. Nous ne sommes pas les seuls Emerald Seas et Blue Heaven viennent ave http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Grenada/Carriacou/blog-421332.html La fin du commencementGrenade le 22 juillet 2009Nous sommes dj rendus la fin du commencement. En quittant Montral notre but tait de parcourir lrsquoarc antillais pour atteindre la Grenade en juin histoire de trouver un abri relativement scuritaire pour la saison des ouragans. Mission accomplie.Mais revenons au 22 mai o nous quittons SainteLucie pour arriver Bequia dans les Grenadin http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Grenada/Saint-David/blog-421113.html Grenada Real Estate Caribbean Dreams Limited Caribbean Marketing Specialists.SpecialitiesResales Off Plan New Developments Residential Land Development Land Sales Luxury Caribbean Rentals Commercial Property Sales.Grenada Resaleshttpwww.caribbeandreamsproperty.compropertylist.phpcountryGrenadaiontypeResidential20PropertyGrenada New Developmentshttpwww.caribbeandreamspr http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Grenada/blog-405272.html We arrived yesterday morning on time and without incident. At home our cat Tigger went into hiding when he realized we were going away. From previous experience we knew he would be hiding under our bed. We managed to peel him off the carpet. Imagen the combined strenght of cat claws and velcro Althought Shauna is a seasoned taveller she had a novel experience at YYZ. A random body search incl http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Grenada/Saint-George/blog-387028.html GrenadaAmong the many islands of the caribbean nestles this little gem of an Island. Grenada offers something for the more adventurous holidaymaker a new discovery journey into the true spirit and wonderment that can be found. The island is filled with lush rolling hills and winding roads that create a secret passageway into a land full of places to explore and new experiences to be had. In Gren http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Grenada/Grenada/blog-386133.html Day 9 Tobago Cays St Vincent March 13 ContinuedWayne made it back to the boat and changed out of his camouflaged shorts before he was arrested as an insurgent gorilla. Karen will not need to mortgage the farm to bail her husband out of jail. We successfully checked back into Grenada so we are legally in that country once again.We had dinner of barracuda and curry chicken at a beach rest http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Grenada/Saint-George/blog-382386.html Grenada Day 1 March 5 2009Wayne and Rick arrived at 530 AM at Point Saline International Airport on the island country of Grenada. Stepping off the plane into 76 degree temp was a little shock after Wisconsin winter. Air was heavy and it was hard to breath. Got thru customs and immigration without a problem. Took a taxi to True Blue Resort and Marina where Horizon Yacht Charters is located. http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Grenada/Carriacou/blog-380225.html OIL DOWN The national dish of GrenadaIt was a great afternoon with about 20 cruisers and 20 locals. The recipe kind of says it allTake a swig of rum preferably Rivers. Grate fresh coconut and saffron. about an hour with 8 people Peel breadfruit ripe green bananas pumpkin. get locals to help with this. Go to nearest callaloo bush pick 12 dozen leaves. Take another swig Rivers rum. 89 g http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Grenada/Grenada/blog-376577.html Peacefully bobbing at anchor at Hog Island Grenada we have just finished dinner of bbqrsquod pork chops and are now enjoying the serenity. Tree frogs are a constant hum. The temperature is still in the low 80rsquos I have given up trying to translate to Celsius but the heat is over for the day. It sure is nice to have Ace here she arrived two days ago after having given me ten days to l http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Grenada/Grenada/blog-376005.html It's time to get out of the cold Midwest and go sailing in the Caribbean. Sailing friend Skipper Kent has arranged a sailing cruise for March 515 2009. The crew will be made up of 2 of Kent's friends myself and my good BBYC sailing buddy Rick. The boat is a Venesia 42 catamaran chartered from Horizon Yacht Charters out of Grenada. Boat Link Grenada is located in the Southern Caribbean abo http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Grenada/blog-375596.html