Visit by Crescendo out to Pigeon Island (not)*
This is a quaint 44 acre National landmark on the end of Rodney Bay. It has belonged to the St Lucia National Trust since 1983. The interpretive centre gave a good indication of the tussles which have influenced St Lucia since 200 A.D.
Firstly the Arawak Indians from South America were the first to settle there as implements dating to them are on display, Columbus was ‘ere during his 1492 voyage, the pirate James de Bois used it as a hideout during 1550-54, and then it became a strategic harbour for both France and Britain. Admiral Rodney claimed it (and St Lucia) after his battle in the 7 years war. Next came the American war of Independence and various other Islands around here were also named after Battles fought off them St Lucia changing hands with each win. After the Napoleonic wars it was seeded to GB. Who hung onto it during WW2 but leased it to the States as a signal post. St Lucia gained its Independence in 1979.
There are two small Peaks on Pigeon Island, Malcolm kindly took the pictures from the top of each, I had a good book and the sun so waited while he took his exercise.
The rest of the week was spent doing ’Piano’ jobs, for which we have to thank Yan again for all his help. Whenever we have a dilemma we always ask him first since he knows her the best.
We are still trying to solve the problem of the engine not starting every time. I won’t bore you with the details until it is finally sorted! We have another electrician coming out soon.
The Aqua-drive –which has been spraying grease inside the prop-shaft area has been given new rubber boots. Our friend John (aboard Folly) had told us exactly how to do it but had not accounted for the foibles of the old girl. She just didn’t want to give in gracefully! A large hammer finally separated the offending part and once it was all off the job went successfully. (NB there is a niche for a torque wrench with an Allen key attachment I wonder how they do the job on Golf Cars???)
My tan is just about done so I’m ready for some adventure/diving/fun. So it rained today and I started a new tapestry. A grirt big jobby of a sailing boat. The picture on the box is not the same as the one on the canvas and the wools are for the picture on the front! Hey ho if I don’t have sufficient to complete the picture I may have to undo it and do a pattern instead…..I have also had an idea to do one of ’Piano’ but don’t hold your breath.
Tee hee not an island anymore, because they have filled in the channel separating it from the mainland above which are posh hotels etc!
This is a quaint 44 acre National landmark on the end of Rodney Bay. It has belonged to the St Lucia National Trust since 1983. The interpretive centre gave a good indication of the tussles which have influenced St Lucia since 200 A.D.
Firstly the Arawak Indians from South America were the first to settle there as implements dating to them are on display, Columbus was ‘ere during his 1492 voyage, the pirate James de Bois used it as a hideout during 1550-54, and then it became a strategic harbour for both France and Britain. Admiral Rodney claimed it (and St Lucia) after his battle in the 7 years war. Next came the American war of Independence and various other Islands around here were also named after Battles fought off them St Lucia changing hands with each win. After the Napoleonic wars it was seeded to GB. Who hung onto it during WW2 but leased it to the States as a signal post. St Lucia gained its Independence in 1979.
There are two small Peaks on Pigeon Island, Malcolm kindly took the pictures from the top of each, I had a good book and the sun so waited while he took his exercise.
The rest of the week was spent doing ’Piano’ jobs, for which we have to thank Yan again for all his help. Whenever we have a dilemma we always ask him first since he knows her the best.
We are still trying to solve the problem of the engine not starting every time. I won’t bore you with the details until it is finally sorted! We have another electrician coming out soon.
The Aqua-drive –which has been spraying grease inside the prop-shaft area has been given new rubber boots. Our friend John (aboard Folly) had told us exactly how to do it but had not accounted for the foibles of the old girl. She just didn’t want to give in gracefully! A large hammer finally separated the offending part and once it was all off the job went successfully. (NB there is a niche for a torque wrench with an Allen key attachment I wonder how they do the job on Golf Cars???)
My tan is just about done so I’m ready for some adventure/diving/fun. So it rained today and I started a new tapestry. A grirt big jobby of a sailing boat. The picture on the box is not the same as the one on the canvas and the wools are for the picture on the front! Hey ho if I don’t have sufficient to complete the picture I may have to undo it and do a pattern instead…..I have also had an idea to do one of ’Piano’ but don’t hold your breath.
Tee hee not an island anymore, because they have filled in the channel separating it from the mainland above which are posh hotels etc!
