A couple of days ago, Persephone motored north from the Pitons to Marigot Bay, Saint Lucia. We hugged the coast as the "Christmas Winds" (winter trade winds) continue to howl near gale force, which create enormous seas (10 foot plus). The key is to sail along the leeward side of the island close to the shore so the seas don't have a change to build. Cruisers up and down the island chain are holed up waiting for a weather window (i.e. winds and seas to subside) before moving. 'Persephone, Silverheels III, and Absaroque are holed up in Marigot Bay, pictured above. The Bay is beautiful, cozy, well protected, and is the site of an upscale marina/resort complex featuring every amenity...most of which us cruisers can't afford....But it doesn't hurt to window shop.
Looking at the long range weather forecasts, it appears that the next window may be Tues/Wednesday of next week. We would like to use the next window to sail to Martinique. Depending on the length of the window, we will move north as quickly as possible. As for now, we will stay in Marigot watching the rich and famous....
Upon arrival at Marigot, my rear molar began to throb....I am trying to determine the association between the two...may be pompous, rich, vacationers give me a tooth ache !! So, it was off to the dentist yesterday. (Always an adventure in a third world country.....leaches anyone....how about a good bleeding ??) Anyway, a root canal may be in the offing, but, for now, I am taking heavy duty antibiotics and adopting a wait and see approach. The next appointment is Tuesday morning. We shall see........
So, toothaches, and Christmas Winds keep us firmly Velcro-ed to St. Lucia.
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