We have now moved on to Martinique anchored up at a small village called Anse Mitan which is three miles across from the main port of Forte de France. We took a ferry ride there yesterday and spent all day trying to find Customs & Immigration to clear in, it being Friday afternoon and Martinique being very French and proud of it (so don't speak English) after five hours and two taxi rides we gave up and returned to the Forte de France where we headed for the chandlers to drown our sorrows and found that you (Sharon, while Chris did some retail therapy) could clear customs using a terminal in the shop! Our fault for being too mean to buy an up to date pilot book. The town has a very French feel about it and Chris could quite enjoy the cafe society, sitting at a pavement bar watching the very beautiful and chic local ladies parade (well some of them, no sour grapes there then). Today we are going to explore the village of Anse Mitan, by land, as so far we have just had a trip around in the dinghy the water is beautifully clear and so warm even Chris does not need to wear a suit and I demand at least one snorkel a day! Beautiful fish and coral trying to keep a diary of what we have seen, when we master the camera mask we will post some pictures, thanks Midge!

We have now fixed the wind generator which together with the solar panels gives us enough power to cool my G&T and keep some fans on at night to keep the boat cool, although sleeping in the cockpit is no hardship. Hope you are all keeping warm and well.

Our next stop will be Dominica where I hope to post more pics. xxxx