After a month at sea Martinique felt like Heaven! We all
felt like kissing the ground upon arrival. We indulged in hot showers, fresh
fruit, running water, pizza and washing machines! Surprisingly we all adjusted
to our land legs really quickly! Our first night in Martinique there was a
welcome party for all the sailboats in the Atlantic Odyssey rally that had
arrived thus far. We caught up with the other crews and swapped stories from
our crossings.
After a month without news, internet, television etc, it felt so strange to see Christmas decorations! For us it didn't seem like Christmas at all.
We missed pizza!
Darv and I rented a car and toured the island for two days. Darv
scouted out locations to spearfish and I would snorkel around. After lugging
Darv’s body board half way around the world I’m happy to say he finally got to
use it. We enjoyed our days in Martinique, there’s just nothing like being stuck
in Paradise.
Searching for treasure!
Beach bums
On the look out for some waves
Look carefully! He's in the barrel!
This little guy was quick! Good thing Darv's the master catcher of all things!
Captain and first mate
Hammocks are the best idea on a boat!
An Atlantic crossing (or any passage for that matter) is
really tough on a boat. The salt water alone is extremely corrosive to anything
on the deck. Plus there’s just always
something that needs fixing on a boat. If it can get caught or break, it
will (just give it time)! I also have a tendency while under sail to throw things
into any drawer, cupboard or tiny crevice it will stay in. Needless to say we
had a lot cleaning and organizing to do. Mom and I cut up the Genoa sail and
plan to put our “crafting skills” to good use with it.
Argo cleans up nicely!
