2013-05-06

After two uneventful days aboard Zanshin I had to get out – particularly as the boat had been rocking and rolling for three days and nights and I needed some terra firma underneath my feet again. While the wind died, the waves and little wind came from the south and thus straight into Falmouth, causing an uncomfortable rhythm which occasionally got harmonics to reach an impressive roll rate.
I decided to visit Fort Berkeley, which guarded the entrance to English Harbour and then take a walk along the path up and over the hill. My timing wasn’t the best, as I did it in the heat of the day at noon and there was barely a breeze even at the top of the hill to help cool things down. Oh well, it was nonetheless a nice trip and I’m happy I got the exercise. The camera had recuperated from the stress of Antigua Sailing Week and once again saw some use.