Unfortunately the winds really got up in the unprotected Tobago Cays, so we scooted a little west to seek some sheltered waters behind the island of Mayreau. We used the South Exit passage out of the Cays and threaded our way between the reefs.
We made it safe and sound and anchored in the islands southern Saline Bay.
The waters here were much more protected from the winds making swimming and kayaking a lot easier.
It also gives me lots of deserted beach to run around on.
We decided to head into town to see about rubbish disposal and if there were any fruits of vegetables for sale.
There is only one road on the island that runs from Saline Bay, through town, to Salt Whistle Bay in the north. (And still some people have cars???)
The town itself seemed to be doing well. We talked to the locals who said that cruise ships come into Saline Bay and dump up to 300 people at a time onto the island. These cruise lines often rent the entire south end of the beach in the bay. This has helped to support many small franchises in town.
As it is ‘off season’ most of these shops and restaurants are closed, but the few that were open were deserted. The proprietors were happy to tell us that the majority of the islanders are born and raised here and how they survived the tropical storms and hurricanes that have hit the island in their life time.
We were told to head up to the church for the best view of the Tobago Cays.
The church is used to tourists visiting it and has even put a sign on it’s wall to direct everyone to the best viewing area in behind.
We got back just in time to have a SUNDOWNER.
