So far the Saintes have been our favourite place to visit. Every island has its merits, its attractions and its beauties, but for some reason the Saintes have captured our interest in a way that no other island has. Being a small group of islands, everything is compact and close together, and the islanders are very lively. Last Sunday as Mom, Sarah and I hiked the tallest peak (1000 feet high) to an old stone watch tower, we could hear music blasting from tents in the village as a sailing race took place on the bay.
From the anchorage at Ile Cabrit, the main village of Bourg des Saintes is close and accessible. There is even an amazing reef to snorkel beside this island with an unexpected concentration of fish and sea creatures. Ile Cabrit also has old concrete roads that make for an interesting hike amongst a large population of wild goats and chickens to several stone ruins and the remains of a fort. With its great hikes, excellent snorkeling, decent kiteboarding, unique shops and colourful culture, Iles des Saintes has everything we've come to look for in a cruising destination, and our time here has been incredibly enjoyable.
But alas, the time to move on has come and today we'll sail 20 miles to the intriguing island of Dominica, the last of the leeward islands. At present we plan to make Dominica the furthest south we will travel, so from there it is north and north again. Turning back is a sad thought after almost six months of travel, but there are still many more islands to visit on the return journey, so the end is not in sight quite yet.
Please enjoy some pictures from the Saintes below. Also check out my favourite pictures so far through the "Favourites" link on the Travel Photos sidebar.
Thanks for reading,
Nicole.
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