Category: Caribbean Sail

Dominica: 1/28/20

Right on time Titus appeared just as we were finishing breakfast. He brought a map and we had also had some time with a guide book, so between his recommendations and the interest expressed by different guests we slowly put together a plan and a price negotiation. The larger group went with my recommendation for the day, which was to…

At Sea: 1/27/20

The plan that was presented to us said that we’d be sailing for about 12 hours to get to the next island. And the effort to get the sails raised and for the ship to get underway began at 6AM. I was still adjusting to the noises of the ship, not so much the rolling; that was an easier thing…

Martinique: 1/26/20

Early morning I was awaken by the noises of the ship and the people and crew getting the ship ready for the day. As is my habit, when roused by anything other than my own intent, I am aggravated and annoyed in addition to being tired. I changed into swim gear and a cover up and headed upstairs with a…

Martinique: 1/25/20

Getting to the Caribbean from California isn’t easy. Or quick. So my travels to Martinique were long and challenged with various delays and cancellations.  LAX-Houston was easy. Gates were close and flights on time. Until we approached Miami, where we were held up by airport control and had to circle in a holding pattern for awhile as Air Force One…