English Harbour Antigua

We have had a lovely time here so far. Yesterday we had a Parade of Sail of the Antugua Classic Yachts Regatta who have been racing this week. Trompeta was in prime position on the dock and Peter rigged up the hammock chair so we could watch from the foredeck. The champagne tent was pitched right by the side of us so lots of people were gathered on the dock to watch the procession of yachts some of which fired cannons as they toured the harbour. It was all very well done and provided a good spectacle. The official Antigua Race Week starts next Sunday but we will be back in the BVI by then so will not be here to watch. Dinner last night was excellent at a French restaurant called Le Cap Horn and quite reasonable in price too. We both opted for the special which was Mahi Mahi with scallops cooked in ginger and coconut milk for EC$75 or around £18. The food generally here we have found to be excellent. Saturday we ate at the Admirals Inn and had the chefs special tasting menu which was 5 courses for EC$110 (£27.50). There is a really good Museum here of the Dockyard giving lots of information about the history of the Dockyard from the time it was first used as a British Naval Base up to the time of the official reopening after restoration in 1961. There is no charge to look around the museum so we did make some purchases at the gift shop. Today will be our chance to do some boat shopping as the Chandlery will be open and as usual we have some things to look out for. Nothing too major so if they do not have the bits it will not matter too much. Last night we actually walked to Falmouth Harbour and back as the Restaurant was on the road between the two harbours. It is not far!