Heading North (at last!)
02 November 2006 | Scotland Bay, Trinidad
Karin
Although we only went a few miles from our marina in Chaguaramas, anchoring in Scotland Bay was like being on another planet. This beautiful, isolated bay on the northwest corner of Tinindad was the perfect antidote to the heat and activity in Chaguaramas. Apparently our govenment took over all the land around this bay during World War II and has never given it back. Ruins of docks and other structures are still visible among the trees. The area is home to a number of Howler monkeys, and their call truly sounds like something from outer space, or some machinery going completely wacky.
We spent two peaceful nights here getting everything ready to actually travel 60 miles in the boat. We had to stow an amazing amount of stuff that we had dragged out during our three months in Trinidad. Although we think we don't have a lot of stuff on board, it really mushrooms when you start opening all the various lockers and compartments.