Falmouth Harbour

Antigua
17.00.708N
61.46.523W

While Dale checked us out of customs and paid our refrigeration bill, I found an internet café and camped out for the rest of the morning and early afternoon. Unfortunately, it was a slow connection and I couldn’t get any of my pictures to load.

We saw Brian & Lisa off Wasabe walking down the street and called them in to join us. We had spoken to them briefly when they arrived via the radio and had promised to catch up with them today. Brian had his computer and logged in while Lisa made the introductions to their new buddy boat named Jalapeño. They told us that they had seen a sign indicating that tonight was sushi night at the marina so, they made reservations on behalf of us all, including Steve and Vicky on True Companions. We caught up between the distractions of working on the computer and then said good bye until we were scheduled to meet up again on True Companions at sundown.

We stopped and greeted our new neighbors on TaiTai, an older, very British couple, who may have anchored over the top of our anchor and have to either pull up or fend off as we leave early tomorrow. They were very nice and said that they thought they might have to move if we left before them. We’re hoping that we’ll be able to sneak by without having to disturb them.

At sundown, Brian brought their parrot Gypsy along for the ride. She’s a beautiful red parrot with a purple breast and bright yellow and purple tail feathers (although she’s kept clipped pretty short). She was looking much better than the last time we saw her when she was going through a molting period (supposedly throwing a temper tantrum while Lisa was off the boat). Gypsy seems to like Dale, or at least his glasses and rubbed her beak all over his shoulder; ‘claiming him’ according to Brian. I hope that I’ll be able to load the picture of her when it comes time to post this section. She really is a beautiful bird.

Later we made our way over to the yacht club for shushi and enjoyed a very tasty and expensive meal. Dale likes sushi as does Brian & Lisa; I like steak. Personally, I think I got the better deal.

Tomorrow will begin with another fairly early morning as Dale wants to get underway by 7am. Hopefully, the sailing will be better than when we arrived.