After our friends left, we re-situated ourselves near Green Island in Nonesuch Bay, Antigua. Watching the Kite-surfers, Paul had this wanton look on his face. Aha, a birthday gift idea. So I encouraged him to sign up for lessons as a gift from me for his upcoming birthday. He started with two lessons on March 5th in the hopes that he would be able to ride by his day on the 9th. On March 6th he was successful in riding in one direction. So additional lessons would be arranged, but not before provisioning.
Back to Falmouth for provisions, we settled again near Pigeon Beach. Charlie was happy to return to this beach with all the people to watch. Our return sail to Falmouth Harbour was fast with huge swells. Enjoyable as always. The next day we headed back to Bailey’s for fresh produce (best place to find local produce on Antigua). With fresh basil in hand, I made Laurie’s spaghetti sauce (yummy). Email me if you want the super simple recipe.
We decided to stay in Falmouth on March 9th so we could eat at a restaurant for P’s birthday. Along with the kite surfing lessons, there were a few small gifts (a dolphin opener from Cane Garden Bay, a new sun hat, and 3 seasons of Fringe for entertainment). We went to Life on the Corner restaurant for dinner. The vegetarian spring rolls are a must have. P ordered a classic pot pie and mash potatoes. I went with the Caesar salad (not recommended). Drinks were extremely reasonable during happy hour at $2 each. We enjoyed watching a political party parade with a lot of hoopla and hurrah. Very fun.
After presents and before dinner we managed to spot dolphins in the harbor (no pics – too slow) and then on a long snorkel over to the reef we found another ray, and this time I had camera in hand. (P).
All in all a super birthday!!! Thanks,Gwyn (P)
We returned to Nonesuch Bay/Green Island on the 10th. Another pleasant sailing day. Winds were low so kite surfing lessons would restart on March 13th. Meanwhile we swam, SUP’d, kayaked, snorkeled and trimmed Charlie.
March 15th P got up going both ways kite-surfing. I couldn’t get new pics as he was too far away from the boat. I was so excited for him, but realized when he returned that this would be the end of kite-surfing for a while. He managed to pull a muscle or tendon under his rib. One of the risks you take. I’ll let him elaborate, but suffice it to say, he’ll be waiting until he heals good and proper before he gets up again. (Drat! – P)