Last night the winds never built high enough to sail more than 3 knots in any direction so we motor sailed. According to plan then meant we went direct to Antigua where we headed to Jolly Harbour to check in.
Fortunately the customs, immigration & port authorities were right next to each other in a single building so checking into the country was straight forward. Even so, it took over an hour.
Collectively we decided to go into the marina for New Year. This means all can leave and arrive at will. Chances are this will end up flat financially for the kids as they will be drinking the cheaper beer from St Martin rather than the pricey bar beer.
So now we’re finally all together in Antigua a week after originally planned. The rough plan will be to circle the island anti clockwise and if the weather gods permit squeeze in a trip to Barbuda and back.
One highlight of Jolly Harbour Marina are it’s free showers. For the first time in two months Helen and I have been able to stand under a shower and not worry about turning it off as soon as we’re damp. Jolly nice.
We understand there will be fireworks tonight. That will be jolly nice too. Looking forward to that although it’ll be a struggle to stay awake.
For now, here are a few recent pics from St Martin and here. More will be uploading for a while so check in again and the may be more.
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