Another very relaxing day here in the Tobago Cays. The day started with a little bit of work. Helen hoisted me up to the spreaders so I could thread a line through a pulley on the port side so we could raise our Union Jack bought in Bequia.
Our first excursion from the boat was to take the dinghy over to another Cay this time called Petit Bateau. This time we were unable to walk around the little island but there was a path across it and a path, of sorts, to the summit. On the west side of the island we found a place where they cook lobster on the beach and there were a couple of tee-short vendors. We left this place and climbed to the summit. Along the way we could occasionally hear the odd iguana scurrying away but we could not catch them. The Tabago Cays never fail to stun whatever viewpoint you catch them from.
In the afternoon we dinghyied over to Baradel where we’d had sundowners the night before (or was it two nights ago – can’t remember now). There were quite worn but quaint trails to the summit of this little cay which of course we climbed. This time we saw very many iguana including four at one once at one point. This time, wouldn’t you believe, we’d left the camera on Dignity. In the end we must have seen a dozen or so including some precariously balance in the trees on twigs which looked far to small to carry them.
We then went snorkeling in the turtle watching reserve right off Baradel. It’s an area fenced off to prevent anchoring where turtle grass grows and hence attracts a few turtles. We were treated to seeing six turtles at once including one accompanied by a large ramora which took turns clinging to it’s topside or bottomside depending on whether the turtle was grazing on the seabed or not. We met anne and Jim out here and shared these experiences with them. We finished our swim out on the Horseshoe Reef. The water was a few feet deep and very clear which allows us to get very close to the fauna and flora and see all the detail and colour.
In the evening we picked up some DVDs to borrow from Bees Knees. Back on Dignity we watched Galaxy Quest which was very funny and entertaining.
Today we’re off to Mayreau. Our plan is to head to Saline Bay and check out the shore life. Being Friday evening there should be live music. Our budget over the last week has been minimal so we may go out to eat or at least drink. Tomorrow we may then head up to Saltwhistle Bay on the north of the island. Bees Knees have similar plans but intend to visit the bays in the opposite order.