Is one of the first French Territory islands one encounters while sailing North from Trinni. What a pleasant change. Checking in consists of filling in a form, online, then printing it and paying 5 Euros, Voila! Here you have access to lovely shopping malls, Camembert, Brie, Bordeaux, top of the range fishing and diving gear etc.
Sainte Anne, was the first stop (above)
Above, and on the right is a "rock" just off Martinique, called HMS Diamond Rock. Made famous during the Napoleonic Wars. Check out the full story here en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond_Rock
We were lucky enough to experience our first carnival in the capital, Fort de France
....and the party goes on, and on!
After a great few days of carnival we made our way to St Pierre. This town was devastated by a volcanic eruption (Mt Pelee, 1902) that killed a number of people and devastated the town. Remnants still remain and houses have been built on some of the old ruins. We did a walk up to the museum and checked out the theatre that was hit by hot ash and rocks. A number of ships anchored close inshore were also hit and sank. Wreck diving here is very good and we managed to get one in too.
Mark and Kieran are standing at the prison tomb of Auguste Cyparis, one of only two survivors. The town had a population of 28000 (there were many other survivors, as they were on the outskirts of the town). Good story to read on Wiki en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Pelee
Just beyond those yachts are more than 11 wrecks, many in clear deep water. A wreck diver's paradise!
After stocking up on baguettes, pate and cheeses, it was time to sail on to
DOMINICA....
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