Union Island

May 31 - June 1st, 2014

37 - Bequia,  38 - Mayreau   39 - The Tobago Cays,  40 - Union Island 

Union Island   ---   A - Clifton 

It was a beautiful two hour trip to Union island.  We had following seas, which was a real treat.  99% of our trip from Miami has been bouncing into the waves.  Following seas gently push us along.  The anchorage in Clifton was similar to Tobago Cays. We only had a reef protecting us from the swells of the ocean and no protection from the strong winds.  

  

Town Square

Downtown

Union Island is one of those slow moving underdeveloped islands.  There are lots of small businesses selling souvenirs, produce, clothing and baked goods.  The people were friendly and helpful.  If we stopped on the sidewalk to look around, someone would approach us and offer to direct us to what we were looking for.  Most of the time we were looking for Diet Coke!  I can't believe that we are totally out.  Not one can left on board.  After stopping in five or six stores we went to Gourmet Provisioning.  Right across the street from Lambi's, as we were instructed.  Not only did she have cold Diet Coke there were also chilled Snickers bars!  Life is good......  Forget the French bakeries and give me this favorite food combo.        

Speaking of bakeries, this was Brian's
favorite....on Union Island!

Cuter than Pizza Hut!

I asked this Rastafarian if I could take his
picture.  He gave me a smile and a blessing!
I wish his elaborate beard showed up better.

Sharks napping in the shallows.

This is Happy Island.  It took Janti 12 years to build
it with conch shells that had been discarded by local
fisherman.  Now he has built a funky bar/restaurant on
his self made island.  Wow, what ingenuity! Of course,
the Smillies had to visit!  This is one to remember.  

Gotta smile -- we're lovin the ride!