Anse Lavaissier
Today, we headed about 20 miles down the coast to a pleasant spot where we are anchored off a beach, fringed with coconuts. Behind the beach are the remains of an old village. It is totally cut off to land access at the rear due to the steep mountains and perhaps this is why it was abandoned.
We had to tack the whole way in a boisterous swell and 20kts of wind. This was complicated by reefs all over the place. All went well and we arrived just before it started raining again- the rain started several hours ago and is still going. We did know this was the rainy side of the island and it is certainly living up to its reputation.
Tomorrow, we will probably head for "Port Bouquet" which is not really a port but a huge bay where we should be able to seek shelter from some nasty weather that is due in a day or so.
Regards,
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