Yesterday was one of the frequent evenings we have spent together with Cornelia and Volker from SY Hexe, either on their super spacious comfortable catamaran or on our tiny cosy monohull. Both boats create a homely maritime environment.
It reminds me at DJ Avicii’s song “The Nights” and if you don’t know the lyrics you might check them now! An ultimate ode to living life.
Fair winds…
With the current weakness of the trade winds the Sargassum seaweed made its way around the island’s hook. A broad stripe supported by the light westerly thermal winds in the afternoon hours moved towards the shore – straight through the anchoring boats. After 15 minutes it hit the sandy beach, which needs some cleaning now…
Not a natural wonder but at least an interesting natural spectacle.
Fair winds…
I was trying to catch the crater rim of Mount Pelée since we arrived but clouds always covered the last bit of the mountain top. The sunny weather today with light winds partly coming from West (!) cleared the last bit occasionally giving this anchorage some extra charm. Fair winds…
After a sundowner on SY Hullu Poro with Cornelia and Volker over a dramatic sunset we went to a restaurant offering authentic Alsace food and wine.
The atmosphere was cosy and the pork knuckle juicy.
Highly recommended, if you get a chance.
Fair winds…
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.
Good entertainment for the start of a day.
Fair winds…
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.
Fair winds…
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