Guadeloupe to Deshaies,

Back to Deja vu ? Said Bjarke. Well, yes we have already been there, and we actually on our way to start crossing the Atlantic today. But a lack of water in Port-Luis made us change our mind, and sail the 20 northical miles to Deshaies.
Four hours very easy sailing in  beautiful weather.
We have bought most of the fruit and vegetables in Port-Louis, and buying the rest in Deshaies.
Leaving Guadeloupe Tuesday morning.
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Now, in Deshaies. Everything is organised. We're having dinner at a restaurant. Perfect way to say goodbye to the caribbeans...

Guadeloupe, Port-Luis, almost ready

Last night I made my self a homemade underwater flashlight with a marmalade jug and my torch.
Went for a night "dive". The torch worked great and I saw a few fish. A little freaky... All you see is what you light up.
We still need water, and there is a few options we're looking at.
If my updates stop coming there is only one reason, we found water, and are on our way.
So next update might be in mid June when we reach land again. We're calculating to reach the Azores on the 17th of June.

Today, many of us went to the local library to write emails, skype, and check the weather.

It looks like no wind for the first few days, so might have to run by engine.

Tomorrow, we'll hopefully get the last water, and buy fruit and vegetables, and then next stop is the Azores. 

Port Luis, no water

Another calm night with a good long sleep made me wake up at 7am. Had a swim with Tor. A 120cm Baracuda was under the ship, and we were able to get really close to the big fish. A little to close according to Tor.
The rain was pouring down, and it kept raining until 4pm.
We used the rain water to wash clothes.
At 4pm we went onland. We still need about 400 litres of water (tap water). Only problem, the water way to Port-Louis was broken, and no one know when it'll be fixed.
We're still planning on starting crossing the Atlantic on Monday, but we need water first.
The last crew member, Tonny, is arriving today.
There is differing options to get water, ether another place near Port-Louis, or on Antigua.

Guadeloupe, Pointe-á-Pitre

What a great night! Calm sea, pleasant temperature, and no mosquitoes! Couldn't ask for more.
Great to be able to go for a morning swim again!
We went to Pointe-á-Pitre today. Interesting city. Best part was the minimum number of tourist.

Guadeloupe, Back again

Left Jolly harbour at 6:45
Waved goodbye to the workers at the dock.
Sailing today was interesting. Also for experienced sailors, and after 13 days on land.
We were sailing with tackle wind, and with 2 metre high waves we had a lot of big waves coming on deck, and in the cockpit. I was steering twice, and was soaked both times. But with sunny weather I was just in my swimmers.
I didn't get seasick in the cockpit or lying in the bed, but walking around in the saloon or on the toilet was making me sick. So I was in bed or in the cockpit all day. Tor, Bjarke and Lea was also struggling today.
Now, we're at a anchor spot outside Port Louis. Bjarke is preparing dinner, Tor is playing with Lego, and with a little wind here, we're hoping for no mosquitoes.

Jolly harbour, last day

Finally, last day at jolly harbour. Bought almost 100 gallons of diesel, another 300 litres of drinking water. We moved the ship closer to the shop and the fuel dock.

Shopping in the supermarket here (Epicurean, Fine foods) has been an experience, and today was no exception. We bought 43 five litres of water. They were in one layer in four shopping trolleys. But the lady at the counter was, as usual, not sure we were able to count. So all 43 bottles had to go on the counter.
When she had counted to around 30 she lost track, and stopped. She was going to start again, but choose, thank God, to trust us and put 43 bottles on the receipt.
Fine, now two security people was waiting 3 metres from the counter.
We had two huge trolleys (see photo) with 21 in one and 22 in the other.
After five minutes of counting they had to ask the information desk to help. 21+22?
They got the answer, and removed one of our bottles... ???
After another look at the receipt, and then another count, we got the bottle back. Now a third security man was helping. Patience was really necessary, but not easy, and we were so glad this was our last visit to their shop.

Our Canadian neighbours gave us toys, rice, empty water bootles and milk powder. Very nice of them. They were still working on their new engine, and were hoping to be able to leave Saturday.

Our last night in Jolly harbour was spend at a restaurant.
Before this I went to the Marina facilities, and had a warm shower - my first one for over a month.

Leaving for Guadeloupe at 6 tomorrow, so I'm of to bed!

Antigua, Jolly harbour, a lot of food

Went shopping today.. Not ordinary shopping, but shopping for 25 days at sea. 60 litres of milk, 20kg pasta, 60 pc canned tomatoes, 30 cans of tuna, 10 kg of rice, 20 little cans of cream, 20 cans of fruit and lots lots more.
Before shopping we had time to find the nearby Geocache. A bartender gave us a hint :-)

Our neighbours in the harbour have been here for nearly two months. Their engine broke down, so they have been waiting for a new one.

Today they got their engine, so they were quite excited. I ended up on their ship after dinner. Had a great chat with the Canadian owners.

Tomorrow, we're buying water, and Thursday, we're of to Guadeloupe to pick up Tony.

Antigua, English harbour

After days of working we had a day of sightseeing today.
We went with bus to English harbour. A really tourist place with lots of rich sailors and huge sailing ships.
We had a coffee, and bought some extra jerrycans.

In St. Johns we bought a little of the mountain of food we need to buy before sailing across the north Atlantic.

Antigua, Jolly harbour

Slept in the cockpit all night. It was rainy and windy, so no mosquitoes. Wonderful! The bench is around 50 cm wide, so it's one option: on your back. Usually not my favorite, but a soundbook in my ears helps.

Today, we went to the supermarket to buy water. We have 120 litres of water in the tank, and 160 in jerrycans, but we still need 500 litres for drinking water.
We bought 31 out of 110 bottles today. Interesting were the rest of the bottles are gonna be stored.

We also went geocaching today, but had to give up. Couldn't find it.

Finished removing rust today. We have started painting, but that was a little hard cause of rain. Tor had great fun in the rain though.

Henning and I had a look at our fuel jerrycans. They are second hand, so we needed to clean them.

Antigua, jolly harbour, still working

The todo list is, thank God, getting very short now, so all Monday will be spend sightseeing on Antigua.
I made a floor for the wc cupboard. A good challenge. The local woodman on the harbour gave me a hand.
Rasmus and Ole did a lot of rust removing today. Bjarke and Henning was busy fixing the cockpit bench.
Tor was playing warrior.
Lea was cooking and cleaning up our mess... :-)

Antigua, Jolly harbour

At 8am the temperature was already around 30 degrees, and it's too hot to stay in the sun.
At 2pm we had 34 degrees, and now at 8pm we're back on around 30. The cabin is still at least 34 degrees. Hoping for some wind tonight...

The todo list is getting very short...

Antigua, Jolly harbour, Another day working

Dmi.dk said rain today, but we had a dry, and sunny day with 30 degrees. Nice warm temperature for working. But shady places were popular :-)
We're buying a big bag of ice every day. excellent for cold drinks.
Managed to do a lot of work today, so the checklist is getting short.

Antigua, work

A little hungover from yesterdays birthday party. Henning, Ole and I went out for a nightcap or two.
We got a free birthday shot: sambuca, Bailey and a drop of grenadine. Actually pretty nice.

Today, we have worked on the ship all day.
Lea made a wonderful cake for afternoon drink - ice cold softdrinks.
Lea is making the cake using the gas stove (we have no oven) you need to turn the cake a little every ten minute.

Antigua, happy birthday Henning!

Celebrated Henning's birthday today. Birthday presents for him in the morning. One of them was a Bob Marley t-shirt.
At lunchtime we had the birthday cake. Henning made dinner, a bourgogne meat meal. With an extra bottle of Bourgogne. Excellent!

We have had sunshine all day, and around 30 degrees. Nice to be able to dry towels and clothes again.

We're doing fine progress with preparing the ship for crossing the Atlantic. I have done some of the little jobs. There is a boat shop 200 metres away, which makes it very easy when you need a screw or a bolt.