Blogs from Antigua & Barbuda, Central America Caribbean - page 9

We have often been asked, “What is your favorite island in the Caribbean?” This is a very difficult one for us to answer because we love many different islands for many different reasons. Some islands have great cultural and historical interest, others have great shopping and restaurants, some are great for exploring because of the natural wonders both above and below the sea, and yet others are just a peaceful getaway. So we struggle to find just one answer. But for us, there is no doubt that our favorite beach in the entire Caribbean is Barbuda, a tranquil island that is 27 miles north of Antigua. You probably have never heard of Barbuda because in the latest survey, it was ranked as the seventh least known holiday destination in the world. There is literally no tourist ... read more

Non such bay in Antigua is a huge inlet. There is one main anchoring area, off green island next to a perfect sandy cay. In the anchorage were a number of massive boats, huge almost ships. There was a boat which we called phileas fog, maybe it was used in the movie, well boat, but really a small ship. There were fantastic yachts, with crews running round dressed in khaki shorts and white t shirts. If the rain fell they were out with their chamois leathers. (just like us of course(!)) We anchored and the sea was so flat, we had a very good nights sleep. I had a swim when we arrived. The next morning we did a circumnavigation of the bay in our dinghy, it is huge, with big inlets going into lagoons. There ... read more

Falmouth Harbour again, somehow it seems very good to be here, especially after our night sail. In the morning we woke up about 9 am and soon got the shambles of the boat organised, it looked a bit like a washing machine inside, we bundled up all the dirty washing, towels, sheets etc and prepared to go ashore and see the customs. The night before we had literally dropped the anchor at the entrance as soon as it was safe to do so, and when we woke up we found we were anchored just off the reef, but in quite a good place. In the dinghy we set off for the customs and the first boat we saw were our friends Richard and Jan on Scorpio, we were with them in Turkey and Syria and Israel ... read more

I will apolagise now as after I promised I would do no dangerous activites we were offered the chance to climb a volcano and get really close to flowing lava... At the time it sounded a great idea. The 6 am start to get to Pakaya wasn´t ideal, the 2 hour hike to get to the lava (only 4km..) again wasn´t that fun but I did get pictures of lava!! The hike up was through jungle, then sand and then lava rock that crumbled under your feet. Both Amy and I have lava rock scars from it falling onto our legs as we got too close to the person in front of us climbing... getting to the lava was strange, you could feel the heat through your feet and it was just so hot (I get ... read more

Hello, I have to say again, because I just typed all this and somehow lost it! Arriving back in Jolly Harbour this time has been so different. I think I love Delroy because the boat is amazing! It is clean, polished, and good. Still lots to do, but it has made such a difference. Even the stainless steel has been cleaned. We have put up the bimini and spray hood and Alan has replaced the alternator, and checked generator, engine etc etc. Cannot believe so much has been acheived in one day. When we arrived last night we were really tired but managed the basic stuff , like huge rum punches at the sit up bar, and got up early this morning to put the genoa back on, really glad we did, it has blown ever ... read more