Persephone pulled into St Piere an hour or so after us and stated the weather was great for Montserrat if we hurry our trip to get there within the next 6 days. Flat seas and gentle winds are needed as there is not much of a harbor. After a planning meeting we decided to take off right away in the morning and head north. The plan is to overnight in Dominica, without going to shore, so we avoid clearing in. That way day two is a short trip (20 miles) to Le Saintes. We set the alarm for 3:30 am and motored for the first hour and once clearing the end of the island we had wind to sail all the way to Roseau, about half way up Dominica. Good speed got us there by 2 and our arrival was met by a swarm of boat boys looking for a chance to make a buck. We selected one to go purchase the fresh produce we could not get in the last port on Sunday.
We have had so much rain in the last 10 days we have collected all the water we need since filling up last at the dock in St Lucia. Normally we use about 10 gallons a day and the rain has our tanks full again. I love it.
Up early and off again! David has named the flotilla of two 'Country Club' as we are in a different country almost every day! Here in Le Saintes we will get some wonderful french bread and a few croissants. Clearing customs here is very easy as it is with all french islands. The new mooring balls here make it even better as it is too deep to anchor and usually very crowded. Only one night here and one overnight at a small island of Guadeloupe and if weather holds, Montserat!
We have decided to spend Christmas in St John with several other boats that we know. On Christmas Eve there will be a dingy raft up. Everyone brings an appetizer to pass and we have picked up Champagne in Martinique for the occasion!