St. Lucia - Von, Sierra and Clay visit KINGDOM

Susan's sister Yvonne, niece Sierra, and Clay Davis joined us in Marigot Bay, St. Lucia for a couple of weeks. We had a wonderful time with them. It was like a mini-vacation for us, since while they were here we didn't do any maintenance work on the boat.

We spent pleasant afternoons at the pool, swimming, reading, and playing "Bananas"
Von and Sierra enjoyed kyaking in the Bay

Clay enjoyed fishing (or trying to fish) from the boat, the dock, and the dinghy.

One day, we went zip-lining in the rain forest. This is Susan making a transit...

Susan, all geared up. Note the lovely hairnet... On the left is our friend Kathy Walker, whose husband Ken joined our zipline group. Kathy preferred keeping her feet on the ground.

Yvonne and Clay, geared up for zip-lining.

Dinner at Doolittle's in Marigot Bay. We were joined by our friends Kathy and Ken Walker, and by Ben Fisher, another friend who is Captain of the 95' Motor Yacht "Kathleen M"

Doolittle's happy hour list

Von and Sierra playing "Bananas" at the swim-up bar

Another day, we took the boat south a few miles, and anchored off the beach at the foot of the Piton's. This is one of the most beautiful anchorages in the Caribbean. It is a small bay, set between two massive volcanic cones. There are a couple of very exclusive resorts here, with fine restaurants. Also, a small beach, and two excellent shallow reefs perfect for snorkling. Von, Clay, Sierra and Susan spent a lovely afternoon snorkling, and then we headed back to Marigot Bay to arrive before dark.

Ready for Snorkling - The water is a crystal clear blue, and perfect temperature.

Clay and Sierra adjusting their snorkel gear.

Walt, Sierra and Von playing Bananas at the swim-up bar

The pool at Discovery - olympic size with swim-up bar

Von kyaking in Marigot Bay

Poolside refreshments - pizza, fries, and umbrella drinks

Sierra and Von poolside

Molly

Typical Marigot Bay sunset

The facilities of Marigot Bay Marina, and the Discovery Hotel provide us all we need for hurricane season; Clean water, serenity, security, and beautiful surroundings.