It all started in Saint-Pierre with a nice road ride along the northwest coastline of Martinique. Together with Cornelia and Volker, we wanted to explore the rain forest, represented by the Habitation Céron.
The photos reflect some impressions of what we have seen. A playground for kids and adults, so much fascinating to learn and explore. I wonder what we did not recognise although our eyes kept hunting for details of natural wonders.
Fair winds…
The trees and bushes are so massive and appear very healthy. Besides cacao there is also coffee being cultivated within this eco system today. It all started in the 17th century with a candy factory, which left some ruins until today. The gardens is putting you back in time while being very present!
We also enjoyed the flowers from all over the world. Very fascinating, what mother nature has created here under the volcano Mount Pelée. The nature survived the last dramatic eruption, which dates back to 1902.
I had the first morning coffee in the cockpit when the fishermen did throw the floating fishing net next to our boat. It became a perfect circle and without any hesitation they pulled it in again for the catch of the day, which was of minor nature without any big surprises. A pélican passed by hoping for an easy petit déjeuner.
We have moved another 6nm further north into the bay of Saint-Pierre and dropped the anchor under Montagne Pelée currently covered in heavy clouds. Let’s see, if we get a free spot over the next couple of days.
SY Hexe did fly over to our next anchorage, we dawdled a bit and followed a sometime later. Therefore we got the luxury of a welcome photo session upon our arrival. All copyrights to Volker. Thank you, nice photos.
Despite the fact that Anse d’Arlet is a very small village, we joined the carnival parade today afternoon. It was a pleasure. The first cart presented the carnival queen and the second and last one stirred up the scene through a huge ghetto blaster with a DJ followed by the dancing crowd. After two hours the party was over and tranquillity returned back into the streets.