Hiking In Carriacou

We had to make a run for it. Grenada is so great and if we thought about it too long we would stay another month. So which way now?? South, west or back north?

Decisions, decisions, decisions.

Some people travel south from Grenada, visiting Tobago and Trinidad. Some very adventurous people head all the way to the Delta del Orinoco in Venezuela or even further to Guyana.

No, not for us.

Some boaters head west, skirting the out-islands of Venezuela and then on to Bonaire, Curacao and Aruba. From there you can head to Columbia, Panama, up alongside of Central America or through the canal and places far away.

No, not us this time.

We decided to go hiking. You see, we came south along many beautiful islands during the heat of the summer. We swam in the beautiful waters but we missed the beauty ashore. So the decision was easy. We'll sight-see in the cool of the winter months. High of 86 degrees to low of 74 degrees. A real chilly winter.

First stop was Carriacou. Carriacou is very quaint. It even has a yacht club.

Idyllic

Want to BBQ? No problems Mon, all set to go.

Cozy picnic area

There are plenty of steep hills....good exercise

Can't beat the view of Tyrrel Bay. Fine Line is anchored down there somewhere? You never know what you might run into at the end of the road. He was happy to see us until he realized we did not bring "piggy provisions". Good thing he was tied to a tree.A day later we ran into good friends Peter and Eileen from a boat named Appleseeds. Peter and Eileen live in Vancouver Canada. They are alot of fun and love to hike. PERFECT!

We began at the local elementary school. The islands receive aide from many countries including the US.

Down the road we met some more "kids".

The babies are hard to resist. This is "brave Eileen" petting the cuties.The island has great signs. Here we are at the junction of 6 roads. Where do we go from here?

No matter which route you take, fear not, you will find a Rum Shop. Cheers.Peter and Eileen took the lead and soon we were at The Cowfoot Bar and Restaurant. Just as it began to rain.

Perfect timing, let's have lunch.

The people on this island are very friendly. Jeff and Theresa own the Cowfoot restaurant. Where did the name Cowfoot come from?? It was simply a name a grandchild suggested after watching some cows graze on the hillside across the street. Easy.Amongst the beauty of the landscape you find some different treasures. This abandoned van may be an eyesore but it is in the process of becoming a big potted planter. Is this the stairway to heaven?

Just south of Carriacou is Saline Island. A small quiet paradise.Where you can take long strolls on the beach. looking for treasures. It looks uninhabited butThere is this nice boarded up house
A grave belonging to Johnny who died 50 years ago
And these ruins. What does it mean?Not sure but it was as fun visit.

Next stop is Union Island, St. Vincent. See you there.

Anne and Steve

S/V Fine Line

S/V Fine Line