While we were there Hugh and Laurie visited Fort Napoleon on the top of a very high hill while the women shopped the streets of the small town.
We also spent a wonderful afternoon at the beach and spent our last night eating the best pizza in the world. One would think curry, chicken, onions, cheese, and eggplant in a cream sauce would be an odd combination for a pizza but it is absolutely delicious!
On our fourth day we sailed to Pigeon Island for a two night stay. On the way we hit 11.5 knots in a 30 knot wind, with 10 foot seas. It was a wild ride but remarkably smooth because we were going downwind. Kudos to our captain and his trusty crew.
We spent two nice days on the beach. The food is excellent here. Baguettes, soft cheeses and inexpensive red wine ... pure heaven. To top it off Dawn bought Nutella so the boys are eating baguettes with the equivalent of chocolate sauce on it for breakfast.
For most of the trip the winds have been very high. One night in Pigeon Island the wind howled. We hit 34 knots at anchor, 150 meters from shore. This is what a mariner would call "blowing a hoolie".
Liz had her first successful snorkeling experience at the beach in Pigeon Island. She stayed close to shore but Dawn and Laurie got some great shots of turtles and barracuda.
This barracuda was about 4 feet long. Laurie and Dawn swam back to the shore rather swiftly!
We have arrived in Deshais, which is our last stop before we head home on Sunday.
We visited the local botanical garden and will be heading to shore in a few hours for a creole meal.
Cat Tales is a five star resort. We heartily recommend it and will be sorry to leave.
Liz drying off after a swim!
