Anguilla - Road Bay
February 25, 2014
lesson learned - Kayak upwind first -return down wind
Shawn and I had a wonderful down wind kayak to Mead's bay this morning followed by the predictable over priced (under performed) lunch at a beach restaurant. Kayaking down wind is, well, quite leisurely. Shortly after leaving the comfort of Roads bay, we were surfing down 2 foot waves watching gorgeous beaches pass us along the shoreline. After about 45 minutes we turned behind a sandy point into a beautiful bay - Mead bay!
Mead bay is stunning. Crystal clear water, empty beaches, and a sandy bottom where you can see the rays fluttering about. Stunning. Perhaps we will include it on the tour with the parents when they come visit in two weeks. Perhaps. Only later were we recommended Blanchard's Beach Shack - which apparently has better food at a more realistic price. Again, the opportunity is there now for a return visit.
The trip home however... I don't plan on moving tomorrow. Shawn and I paddled our hearts out, nearly flagging down a boat for help, as we bashed our way through those waves that were so fun to surf a few hours earlier. I know that i will be sore tomorrow... Heck, i am sore now and I just finished the kayak trip a few hours ago. Fortunately, I can alleviate the pain with a good gin and tonic (or perhaps two).
Tomorrow i plan on kayaking again. I think we can go downwind to Sandy Island (where there is one restaurant that we know is both awful and overpriced... no lunch for us there) do some snorkeling... and catch a water taxi back (with our without our kayaks).
photo is of the beach at Mead's bay.
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