Two French Islands: Iles des Saintes and Guadeloupe

February 2 - 6, 2015

7 - St Lucia, 8 - Martinique, 9 - Dominica, 10 - Iles des Saintes, 11 - Gradeloupe

One thing that we love about the French islands — the food!  We made quick stops in both Iles de Saintes and Guadeloupe, but there was definitely time to sample their restaurants and bakeries.  

Iles de Saintes  

This restaurant caught our attention
 the bow of a boat attached to a building.

Main street Bourg Des Saintes.

Every town has a church in a
prominent location.

Dinner at Au bon Vare

Guadeloupe

We found a beautiful anchorage late afternoon at Deshshaies.  It was cloudy and the rain came down just as we were secure.  You know what that means -- free boat wash!  The next morning we enjoyed breakfast at the French bakery and then a visit to the botanical gardens, which were amazing.

As we were anchoring this ship put up all 14 sails 
and left the harbor. So beautiful!

All of the sleeping flamingos had their
head tucked under a wing and were
standing on one leg.
Is that a yoga pose?

Bananas at the very beginning.

Gotta smile -- we're lovin the ride!

February 6th was the 50th anniversary of our first date.
Who knew we would wind up living the native life?