Thursday

Staying put last night was a bit disappointing but it certainly meant a good night's sleep. After breakfast I (David) opted to go ashore in the tender. The water was so shallow that we had to transfer to a rib for the last 300 yards or so. I tried going into the 'interior' looking for wildlife but this is all I found



The iguanas were all in a clearing next to a beach hut where all the people were.


The crew had gone to immense trouble to ferry the makings of a beach barbecue lunch, including cold drinks and a drinking water dispenser. Unfortunately there was no wind so it was very hot. The shallow water meant that swimming wasn't an option without a 300-yard paddle, which I managed. It would actually have been more pleasant to swim off the ship but there are no facilities and in any case the Cuban authorities don't approve.
In the evening we weighed anchor and put a few sails up in a perfect sailing wind.






We watched the sun go down (sundowners in hand) before another convivial dinner.



One of the memorable passengers we called 'Liz' because she reminded us of Liz Taylor in her later years. Our Liz wore kaftans that were very colourful and varied. Not to mention the bling!

Location:At anchor off Cayo Largo and en route to Cienfuegos