Halloween has been the main focus for this week. It seems
that the whole week was dedicated to some Halloween event.
Monday morning we were determined to move from our
anchorage in Prickly Bay as we had been rocking and rolling for far too many
nights and we were in desperate need of a decent night’s sleep.
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| The Hobbit House in Hartman Bay |
Before moving anchorages we went to the shops to get the
never ending fresh supplies and to buy a few Halloween accessories to wear to
the Halloween party on Wednesday night. We had been told and actually found a
party shop, full with Halloween costumes in Grand Anse.
By 3.00pm our
anchor was up and we headed further east to Mount Hartman Bay/Secret Harbour –
this was only 3nmiles away but required us to be vigilant as there were quite a
few reefs along the way.
We had set down our anchor by 4.00pm and were amazed that
we had not moved sooner as the anchorage was 100% calmer than Prickly Bay.
Since then we have spoken to quite a few yachties who have expressed bewilderment
that people spend months and some even years anchored in Prickly Bay when there
are so many other bays that are much better and more comfortable.
There is just a very short walk over the hill between
Prickly Bay and Mount Hartman/Secret Harbour.
Tuesday we spent time of the boat – but later in the
afternoon we went to the marina for a drink and Wi-Fi.
Wednesday, as the day progressed, there was a feeling of
excitement as there were lots of dinghies going backwards and forwards from the
various boats, dinghy docks and marinas as the children started to prepare for their
”trick ‘n treat” on the water.
It was lovely to see the enthusiasm and excitement on the
children’s faces as they visited the boats that had said they wouldn’t mind the
children visiting for trick ‘n treating. There were 5 - 6 dinghies, driven by
an adult of course, packed with between 3 – 6 children in each.
Mel and I put on our pirate hats that we had bought for
the Halloween party and had fun, handing
out the treats – yes I know, very original but I was lacking in inspiration and
we didn’t want to spend too much on costumes.
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| Mel and Ivo at the Halloween Party |
Wednesday night’s adult Halloween party was great fun! We
danced for most of the evening - we even stayed up until 10.30pm!! WOW that is
a late night for us!!! We have found this year being on the boat, we are ready
for bed by 8.00/8.30pm! How are we going to manage when we get back to our
“other” life?
Thursday we enjoyed ourselves on the boat for most of the
day. Mel went over to Prickly Bay Marina in the afternoon, as there was a
gathering of yachties who are planning on heading west, through the Panama
Canal and onto the Pacific. They exchanged information, tips and suggestions.
Friday morning we caught the shopping bus from the Secret
Harbour Marina and did some provisioning and in the late afternoon we went to
the Hash House Harriers’ Halloween event in St George. It was tiring but such a
lot of fun! The race started at 5.45pm as the sun was setting, thus creating a
“special” type of atmosphere!!!
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| Mel and I at the HH Halloween Run |
During the introduction of the event, the event organiser
said there were no hills but just a few steps. Well that was the first trick as
most of St George is hilly – the town is set between two main hills!! I walked
while Mel ran, up and down these two main hills at least four maybe even five
times!! The last part of the course went
through Fort St George , down alley ways and tunnels – here some people,
dressed in their Halloween costumes, caused quite a few of us to scream and
want to run in the opposite direction. We all had a great Halloween!
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| The three little children I helped with their reading |
Sandra, on the Zimbabwean registered boat Ingoma,
advertises for volunteers on the cruisers net during the week so I decided to
give it a go. It felt good interacting with the children as I was asked to help
three little 6 year olds with their reading. I have missed that part of my job
– the interacting with the children.
Sunday morning was the monthly boat jumble sale – anyone
who wanted to get rid of any bits and pieces from their yachts, could set up a
table to display their wares for sale. We could have had a table of goodies but
Mel is still a bit apprehensive to get rid of anything as you never know when
you may need that “bit”.
We are preparing to sail to Trinidad within the next few days so are busy watching the weather. It looks as if we will most probably leave Grenada this coming Thursday, sail overnight, arriving in Chaguaramas mid Friday morning.
Have a great week until next
time, take care.
Love
Captain Mel and Admiral Caryn/xx
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| The HH event co-ordinator |
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| A few of the characters we met along the race course |
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| St George as the sun was setting |
