back in Grand Anse D'Arlet, martinique

Laurie and I finally have internet again and will try to put up a post tomorrow with pics. We were in Fort de France for the last 2 nights and couldn't connect to a thing. The French are sharp that way...rarely do you see a connection that isn't locked down!

We went to the chandlery this morning, one of the places where you can check in and out of Martinique. We won't be heading to Rodney Bay St. Lucia until either Sunday or Monday due to the high winds, so we were able to check out right then and there for Monday next week. That's unheard of in the English islands! The French just seem to want to get the data, rather than officiate. We'll stay here and do a few hikes and a lunch or two on the beach. They serve you lunch at rickety old picnic tables and serve you the coldest beer ever, all with your feet in the sand and your eyes looking at the bay and your boat! We'll do a bit of snorkeling as well. Turtles and starfish are numerous here.

Mom writes and tells us that winter at home is a little coolish and depressing. February starts later in the week, so it can't last forever...that's from someone sitting in her bathing suit enjoying the 28 degrees on the boat!

Every weekend, we get a great long email from Liz at home in Flower's Cove. She tells of all the news at home; all about friends and the happenings, along with some of the world news. Always great to open her emails each week!

All for now. We'll try to get some picture up soon for you!