We headed north and back to Bequia (pronounced Bekway), an easy sail. This part of the Caribbean is one of our favourites, the locals are friendly, the water is clear and the snorkelling is excellent. Plus the fresh markets are well stocked.

This time we hugged the coast to get a closer look at Moon Hole. This community was established some time ago with the homes being carved out of the local rock. The concept was to use only the natural stone for both construction and internal furnishings. We did notice a few windows, later additions as these were not part of the original concept.

Moons Hole

We’re back in Bequia as Monique and Mark shall soon be arriving. This will be “Mon4.0”… her fourth Aura visit. On our return it was the usual market trip, followed by the phone shop to top-up the 3G data. We then settled back and enjoyed our surroundings. As we set our anchor we were surprised to find the French Doctor (Hippocup) party people arriving. We hadn’t escaped and they were back in force. They partied into the evening but were somewhat more sedate than the two nights prior in Chatham Bay. They made an early departure heading out at sunlight; some were struggling to get home and back on-board in their inebriated state. It was all very entertaining. We watched a floaty Pegasus toy drift past a friends yacht, they attempted to catch it with the boat hook. It continued out the anchorage passing another yacht. Rather than let it drift to Mexico I finished my morning coffee to salvaged it (now named Peggy).

Peggy

La Mischief (Steve & Dee) had arrived and that killed any chance of an AFD. We backed up with a Rum Shack Tour that was organised by a couple of expat locals. It literally took us off the beaten track. One of the fine rum establishments was located in a family’s back yard (convenient and entrepreneurial). A few locals join us along with the typical cruiser group, this include a number of OCC members, it was great to see Poerava (Ryan and Renee) who we’d farewelled back in St John. Thanks N&N plus OCC Richard and Rowena (Galene) for organising us and a great event.

Rum Shack Tour

We had another Aussie yacht in the anchorage, Byron & Katie (Ceylon). The Hippocup people never claimed Peggy so a li-low afternoon was called. With three Aussie yachts getting together it could have been another Australia Day. The afternoon of cocktails and li-low time, merged into the evening. No swimming awards just an escaped dingy that was promptly recovered.

What a week, it has flown so fast. We did manage to fit in a snorkel on the north side of the bay. A coral garden with the usual collection of tropical fish, maybe the best snorkelling location yet…..big call…..

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Bequia – 12 37.242N 61 27.141W – sand 4.5m