True to the forecast, for once, it started blowing very early today, over 20 knots. So we decided it was the perfect weather for a hike. We packed a picnic and by 10:30 we had left our dinghies in the dinghy dock and hit the trails. Hiking trails are well marked on the island and there are several options. Of course as is always the case we started full of energy and ambitiously decided to go all the way to the southern end to a place called Pirate's Lair. It's a long hike and you climb up and down shaggy rocks. The island is made of coral and the stones are really jagged so you have to make sure where you put your foot. The views were magnificent and in fact it was perfect for hiking because otherwise we would have melted. Three hours into the walk we were still miles away from the Pirate's Lair so in a wise and executive decision lead by Idette and me we decided to go back. Of course we had walked three hours, se we knew we had to walk another three. By then our energy was definitely half full.
We had our picnic lunch on Beryl Beach, on the protected side of the island so we went in the water and then ate. Eating made the energy level go to half empty. But the weather was beginning to change for the worse and it looked as it might rain. So we dragged ourselves up and marched back. We managed to find a shortcut through the beach and going around the rocks in the water where it was shallow. My feet were already sore when we sat down for lunch but the sand and the water made it much worse. I don't think I will ever be able to walk again!
The forecast tomorrow is for calm weather so dinghy rides and snorkeling
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