Sunday, November 29, 2009

Point A Pitre, Guadeloupe

Our incredible weather luck continued for two more passages. From St.
Lucia we carried on a few days later to Dominica. The day after that,
we arrived in the Saints, a group of small islands just off the coast
of Guadeloupe. With Voyageur C, Allegro, Hoof Beats, and Discovery
were all there at anchorage. Great to see the friends again and just
in time for American Thnaksgiving Dinner. No problem finding room for
twelve people onboard Hoof Beats - a 54 foot Beneteau. It's always
fun to check out another boat especially when dinner is included.

We didn't get a chance to stop and buy food in Martinique so now is
the time to stock up before we leave behind all the great French food
and endless variety of French wine. Deals are to be had at the giant
Cora food store down the road. Dave from Daniell Story actually
radioed over to Voyageur C to request they pick up some beer for him.
You just can't get the super cans of German beer in St. Thomas for
less than a euro each! Saturday is Market day in Point a Pitrie so we
delayed the trip to Cora and spent time in the city. Fish market,
flower market, spice market and the incredible 100,000 Chasseurs shoe
store kept us busy all day.

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