This account is less about the place, Saba, and more a glimpse of our experience. We’ve been to Saba before, and this time was different. Hence, read on! Attempting to shake the grogginess from my brain, I slowly stretch by holding one of several hand-holds located between the galley, navigation table and companionway. I think …
Category: Places
The Quill, Island History and Crabs
Sint Eustatius, referred to in my previous “diving” post as Statia (pronounced Stay shah) is a small island located in the northern Leeward Islands between Saint Kitts and Saba. There’s a rich history here, especially with the early beginnings of the United States. I don't recall learning this in my high school history class, but …
Deeper in Statia
Another surreal experience. Do you remember the first time you rode a bicycle? I recall darkness falling on a warm summer evening, still riding up and down the street, not wanting to stop; I didn’t want to lose the thrill, afraid I wouldn’t be able to ride again the next day. That evening I laid …
Resolution Time
Happy New Year! What does a New Year’s Resolution really mean? You resolve to do something later this year? Are we to firmly decide on a course of action? Excerpt From Merriam-Webster:V: to deal with successfully : clear up. resolve doubts. resolve a dispute. : to find an answer to. : to make clear or …
Boiling in Guadeloupe
Pigeon is in the general area called Bouillante, which means "boiling". Well, it certainly was boiling when we got there, not because of the namesake nearby hot springs, but because the wind was gusting at nearly 40 knots!
SV Fayaway 