Tobago Cays is comprised of a horseshoe-shaped reef and several small islands. Turtles swim by at the rate of one every fifteen minutes. There is a turtle sanctuary a short dinghy ride away. There you can swim with the turtles. We are told these are Green Turtles. They have very sweet faces and don't appear to mind the intrusion into their habitat. The turtles dive down to the floor, nibble bits of sea grass and swim up for air. The island near the turtle sanctuary has iguanas, century plants (autographed by visitors), and lovely yellow finches. All around us is water in shades of aqua and blue. Anchored nearby is a Brigantine. I only know this because of the sailors we have on board. She's an old wooden boat with a pirate flag flying.
Snorkeling was okay--the reefs were not in great shape, but adequate to support a diversity of marine life.
Last night we went to a "beach party" sponsored by folks from Union Island. For $44 they pick you up, transport you to a lovely beach, and serve you fish, lobster, plantains, rice, potatoes, and fruit. The guy who set us up is Mandyman and his son Neil sang for us.
Back on the boat, our sailors sang seafaring ditties -- heave ho and so on. Need to grab the lyrics to say no.
Today we're off to Bequie to spend our last two nights aboard the Betty Blue.
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