Author: glen
Tall Ships, Spies & Torpedoes
How are Tall Ships and Saint Lucia connected to Canadian Naval history? One of the more dramatic events in Saint Lucia’s history occurred on March 10, 1942 in Castries harbour. The story starts three years earlier…………………………. In May 1939 the…
Eye of the Wind – Epilogue
Our friend Bill, after seeing our first pictures of the Eye of the Wind (in Soufriere Bay) chose the term “magnificent”. On reflection, magnificent turned out be most apt but perhaps not in the way one might have expected. The…
Parlez-vous……..?
Martinique not only is part of France, it is fiercely French. It seems as though you can only get here from a place where French is spoken. One of our co-guest/crew members on Eye of the Wind had to fly…
Beaches, Bluffs and Farewell
According to Clyde, there is a large iceberg just off Eddie’s Cove which should be visible on our way south – weather permitting of course. Farewells were said and profuse thank yous for the warmth and hospitality which far outweighed…
Vikings, Icebergs and Other Things
“Does yous like Snow Crab?”, boomed Clyde as he stood dripping at the front door early the next morning . . . “and dere’s moose burgers, too…..ta maykup fer da lousy wedder”. The legendary Newfoundland hospitality was at work. I…
Dandelions, Moose … and Rain
We have Sun! and barely any wind. Packed, tidied and away … through the town … past the mobile Open Air Gospel Trailer — dare we call it a “Porta Prayer”? I think it would work quite well for confessionals. …
Lighthouses & Lobsters
Overcast and very windy today, although no sign of rain … yet. Drove out to Lobster Cove lighthouse across the bay from Rocky Harbour. Flags whipping and clanking against the flagpole (wonder how often they need to be replaced?). Three…
Off to “The Rock”
I know it was Sunday, but I’m sure we set some sort of record this morning. A mere 1 hour & 20 minutes from leaving home and here we were, sat at the departure gate, with plenty of time before…
Gasolena 95
It’s about time I weighed in on the narrative with some “guy” stuff. About the “upgrade” rental car. It’s an Audi Q2 TSFI 30. It has a 6 speed manual transmission as well as a long list of bells and…