Impressions of the Grenadines

On By syaltimateIn Atlantic, Caribbean, Media Blog, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines

Mayreau – Salt Whistle Bay

the beautiful anchorage Salt Whistle bay at the north tip of Mayreau
Altimate soflty swinging in the bay
view of the bay looking south – west
such a beautiful place
that is the beach on the other side of the small stripe of land, the windward careenage
its a bit rougher yet beautiful as the leeward bay
this guy was working on a boat, next to a construction area for a resort
further south east at the beach
the water was just wonderful as everywhere in that region
up a little hill looking in direction to the construction area
we walked further down the hill to find our way to the second anchorage of Mayreau
Union Island in the background
this pretty little goat was not afraid of us
passing the graveyard of Mayreau which to me was in a wonderful location- just obove the ocean
Church of the immaculate Conception
a bit blurry, but it still gives some information
the backyard of the church (with a spectacular view of the tobago cays; unfortunately the photos did not turn out well)
the garden of the church
this telephone was still working!!!!! I have no clue if it is still used by anyone
this house looked like a small IKEA
almost at Saline bay, the other anchorage
Saline bay
another playground – SVG seemed to be very kids friendly
back at Salt Whislte Bay
kids jumping in the water and some vendors presenting their offers
ain’t it nice?

Tobago Cays

beautiful water in front of the horseshoe reef
ashore at the small island “Petit Bateau”
the “entrance” to the tobago cays; we picked a busy day
some rays were searching for food pretty close to the beach
I know, again another sunset
the water is just amazing!!!!
a little walk around Petit Bateau Baradal
Baradal Island where a lot of turtles were grazing
the Tobago Cay, the boats laying in front of the reef
desperate for coconuts

Frigate Island

our catch of the day, a huge barracuda
Frigate Island
somewhere between Ashton and Clifton
… and another playground
my friends the cows
the little village of Clifton😉
Frigate Island and the causeway; in the background Carriacou
just a pretty house
the “Charter Couple” Josie and Dave
squeezing through the arched entrance
El Capitano buying some treats
roasted almonds?
I dedicated this picture to my dear husband who gave up his beloved job for sailing…
the reef between Clifton and Ashton and in the back Palm Island
it looked so cosy
that was the tiediest supermarket since we arrived in the Carribean
an old well, I can’t recall the story about it
the bar were we had a coke and a chat with the owner; he was renovating his bar

Ashore at Frigate Island and a walk over the causeway to the mainland

ashore at frigate watching Altimate
natural tree-beach-art
the peak of Frigate
Palm Island in the back
looking south east to Petit St Vincent and Petit Martinique
the last remnant of a ship
oxidizing sheet piles; they were used to built the causeway
Ashton Village
more remainings of the failed marina project
nature has taken over
a flow was made possible again into the lagoon supporting fresh water circulation, therefore a bridge was built to remain acces ashore
pelicans relaxing after their lunch
a lot of starfishes were sunbathing in the shallow water
unfortunately that is also a comon picture at the windward side of an island
El Capitano exploring the nature
the windward side beach of Frigate
capturing a nice pic of Altimate

Union Island, Chatham Bay

a small motor yacht joined us in Chatham for two nights; they had a lot of toys
pelicans and boobies resting on a fishing boat
the empty fancy hotel huts
Chatham Bay looking north
the dock for the hotel
again a playground
and another playground
locals returning from fishing
the bay looking south

A walk up the headland at the north part of Union

Chatham Bay from up the hill
a bumpy path to reach a house at the top of the hill
what a cow life!
Toni turtle was first timid and then nosy
cows everywhere
El Capitano checking the surrounding
this path ended in a dead end
I had no clue what kind ofplants these were
steep Bloody Bay in the north
funny shaped trees
green with cow , beach and in the background Mayreau and the Tobago Cays

A few impressions of Canouan

Charlestown, Grand Bay
unusual houses by Caribbean standards, looking south
looking south, in the far back Mayreau and Union Island
the graveyard
smart use of used container, living and working combined
Grand Bay
closed bars
the cemetary from another position
at our anchorage
we were anchored just in front of this resort

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