Roughing It

The anchorages north and east of St. Martin have been extremely uncomfortable!  We've learned how to "tuck into" a cove to reduce the exposure to excessive wind and swell.  Nevertheless, in the past four days, we've spent some very rough nights on board without being driven to seasickness, thank goodness.  The Captain and I are ready for a peaceful night's rest. 
 

Look how tired I am trying to rest on a rock!

 

Hiked around Tintamare, an out island that is part of St. Martin's
 Nature Reserve. (This is not our boat.)

 

The surf at Orient Bay anchorage never calmed down.
  Our sorties ashore for sunning and lunch at the famed Club Orient
provided much needed respite. (Don't fret-we sat on our beach towels.)

 

Ilet Pinel, another out island in the Nature Reserve,
 seemed promising for a quiet night, mais non.
 It did have a great nature hike, though, and the warmest water!