Now in beautiful Bequai (pronounced Beck-way) we are finding life has happily fallen back into a relaxed slow pace. A morning swim, followed by breakfast over looking the bay. Then a stroll through town or an exploration down some streets or jungle. Lunch with locals eating delicious fresh food and then an afternoon of reading, snorkeling and watching the sunset until it's round three of food and off to meet new people for a beer in the evening.
Without the worries of being boarded or blown away, and with the local people exceptionally helpful and friendly life couldn't be better.
Bequai is only a small island, although the largest of the Grenadines, and yet if we didn't need to continue making our way south we would happily stay here for longer. It is perfectly equipped for Cruisers in services and supplies and despite some of the basic provisions being very hiked up in price, as long as you are prepared for this (and hopefully like us stocked up before you left) it shouldn't be a problem.
Being so small it is completely possible to just take a stroll and wander to the other side of the island. The island boasts huge difference in its landscape at all 4 point of the island (more idealistic beaches in the south and east compared to the enclosed rocky bay we are in in the west) each place is more than worth a visit.
Yesterday we visited the Bequai Turtle Sanctuary and saw the passion of the local guys who run the centre as they talked us through the turtles they look after, rescue and rehabilitate. They even take in those who would not survive in the wild including an albino Hawksbill turtle and one who sadly cannot see. The care and dedication of those who work there and their joy at sharing this with visitors was wonderful to see.
Our evening was equally amazing. We went to a local BBQ night at Keegans bar in lower bay and met a wonderful eclectic bunch of people from all over the world talking into the next morning and pouring over the huge differences in backgrounds but the beautiful similarities that had all brought each of us to this place and point in life. The evening started slowly with a film playing and with everyone in their own respective little groups but after a massive downpour forcing everyone to bundle around the bar everyone was soon drinking and dancing the night away. The first time I have been very grateful for one of the squalls. Thank you rain, you rocked!
All up - life is great people! Happy Days!
Tia and Jarvis, Over and Out!
Without the worries of being boarded or blown away, and with the local people exceptionally helpful and friendly life couldn't be better.
Bequai is only a small island, although the largest of the Grenadines, and yet if we didn't need to continue making our way south we would happily stay here for longer. It is perfectly equipped for Cruisers in services and supplies and despite some of the basic provisions being very hiked up in price, as long as you are prepared for this (and hopefully like us stocked up before you left) it shouldn't be a problem.
Being so small it is completely possible to just take a stroll and wander to the other side of the island. The island boasts huge difference in its landscape at all 4 point of the island (more idealistic beaches in the south and east compared to the enclosed rocky bay we are in in the west) each place is more than worth a visit.
Yesterday we visited the Bequai Turtle Sanctuary and saw the passion of the local guys who run the centre as they talked us through the turtles they look after, rescue and rehabilitate. They even take in those who would not survive in the wild including an albino Hawksbill turtle and one who sadly cannot see. The care and dedication of those who work there and their joy at sharing this with visitors was wonderful to see.
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| Bubble Blowing Turtle!!! CUTE :) |
All up - life is great people! Happy Days!
Tia and Jarvis, Over and Out!
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