Bequia

After six days in Tobago Cays - watching an uncountable number of fish and turtles and what else might be hiding in that deep blue sea - we once again sat sail and pointed the Outlier towards Bequia. After a fair amount of interesting sailing with some nice big waves and a new speed record made by your truly (7.9 knots) we reached the beautiful town Port Elizabeth on Bequia. And what a great feeling after six days of no contact with solid ground to finally be able to move around freely in a town buzzing of life. The day after our arrival I set out for a day on my own in the town, wandering around with now purpose, taking in the different smells, colours and tastes and in general feeling the life around me. I ended up in small placed called the Ginger House where they sold home-made icecream, and I made up my mind to spent the last few coins I had brought with me on a coconut icecream, for some reason the nutmeg sounded tempting but than again. The ice was amazing, my first ice in 3 weeks so flavourful. All in all a day well spent.
I really like this place. It has some sort of artist feeling over it and I can see why. The bay is a lush green spot with crystal colour water. The green hills are dotted with colourful house of style I can quite define, a bit South German and bit British mixed with a Nordic tradition of wooden house with fine cut ornament following the edge of the roofs. At the seafront you can find small hidden caves which are covering small pools of water.
I’ve read in the Lonely Planet Guide that Port Elizabeth is no more that one main street with stalls. Perhaps it’s the six days in Tobago Cays that has made me grower fonder of this place. I am a city girl no use denying that, but time away from it makes even the smallest town seems great!
We have picked up some new crewmembers in Bequia and couple from the states who will keep us company the next week. They have been so kind to bring me liquorices and the Economist……………..YAY Liquorices!! Love it at home and this is a love that grows fonder in absent. They are good people, good fun and has added a few more spices to the life on Outlier.
We are now after three days in the lovely Port Elizabeth heading down south again. Tomorrow we’ll pull up the anchore and go back to Tobago Cays