Ten days in Tobago and a little time to chill out. The anchorage in Man of War Bay with the northern town of Charlotteville is a deep and largely protected anchorage. High-sided tree covered hills surround the bay on three sides. Homes nestle on the tiny patch of flatter ground while others perch perilously on the steeply sloping hillsides. Any short walk is fairly strenuous but the views are worth it (see alfresco toilet in photo gallery. The weather is apparently 'change over' weather - misty rain clouds reminiscent of the English Lake District hang over hilltops before drifting out to sea. Explosive thunderstorms come out of the blue shockingly loud and a little too close for comfort.

Sunny weather reveals coral reefs edging the shore but swimming has been out of the question. Jellyfish by the million have taken up residence and the thought of stings (apparently not too bad - but stings none the less) have dampened any enthusiasm for water exploration. Yesterday at first glance, and for no apparent reason, they were gone. Lulled into hopefulness a dinghy outing ensued with snorkels at the ready. A quick peek from the dinghy with masks in place and not a jelly in sight. Tentatively slipping into the water (just in case) there wasn't a jellyfish to be seen. Snorkelling over the coral reef where the turtles hang out, it was great to be in the water again after so long.

A more relaxed pace to jobs but the so called 'silent blades' are installed on the wind generator. Bilges are cleaned. The water maker is running beautifully, although we're still on the cautious side double and triple checking operation instructions every time.

The fruit and veg market arrives on a Friday morning, for one day only, set up under a canvas cover on the main/only road. Not much in the way of greens but plenty of other things on offer. The basil and salad seeds however are coming on a treat. So far we haven't spied any of the promised squid to catch, but there's time yet and lots of bays to investigate.