26 February - Trip on Mystic

Bit windy but waited dutifully at 9.15 for the pick-up for the day On Mystic.  No sign of anyone so eventually asked at reception.  Turned out the driver hadn't been told we were going but then set off immediately.

Throngs of people coming off the four cruise ships in St Johns, all heading for the market and a bit of bartering.  Some joined our trip, which set off promptly, threading its way through the liners.

Headed down the coast, having the various beaches and rich people’s houses pointed out. 

Arrived at Cades  Reef after best part of 2 hours and togged up for snorkelling.  Very hard going in the water because it was very breezy and choppy.  Nothing much to see because the reef here was killed by one of the hurricanes.  Some groups of exotic fish in places but not easy snorkelling with the waves filling the tube at times.

Back on board for a good lunch and some very strong rum punches.  Made way back via a swimming beach, loud Bob Marley music and congas around the deck.

Dinner in the Utsav Indian restaurant.