{ I received a request for updated pictures, but this was the one and only time that I have been to Antigua... }
Wed April 5 - Eli's Adventure Antigua Eco Tour
http://www.adventureantigua.com/
There were already a few people on board when the group from the cruise ship was picked up.
Some fortifications
The Captain and "Co-captain" Reef.
We passed Dickenson Bay, a few nice houses, hotels, etc on the way to
pick up the last passengers at (pretty sure) the Colonna Sailing Resort
Antigua.
http://www.sunsail.com/brochure/club...rescode=caanco
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And here they come!
I think they said that was what was left of an old sugar mill.
Some of our government tax money hard(ly) at work!
The island where Princess Di was once turned down when she tried to
stay. Very wealthy, very exclusive - I guess! Very expensive, but also
eco-friendly...
http://www.jumbybayresort.com/
These aren't holy men - there are very shallow flats where the little
fish like to hang out to avoid being eaten. It is also where stingrays
and birds like to feed. Barracuda hang around if any of the small ones
wander too far from "safety". There are nesting grounds for turtles on
the island, also.
Glad NOT to be on a cruise ship tour.
A private island.
Part of the artificial reef the owner built to help keep the private island, private.
Onto a mangrove swamp.
An egret. Also saw some stingrays swimming around, but too deep to photo.
More flats.
Caught a glimpse of Hell's Gate on the way to Bird Island.
Rush hour (not really)
Our boat wasn't crowded at all - lots of room - here we are arriving at Bird Island.
And we will hike to the top! Although you could, and some did just hang
around the boat. Some went swimming and some tried out snorkeling,
although not much to see underwater - more just to become familiar with
the equipment, if necessary.
Not the best way to go down a ladder, but oh well.
Why you don't walk barefoot here - ouch!
Century Plant
Ditto
Ditto (blooming stalk)
Looking for a bird that decided to hide from us - it never did come out...
Pepper (Gatorclaw's (now ex) GF) headed back down..
Looking back up
And back to beach
Lunch is served - pasta salad, green salad, bbq chicken, plantain, and a special treat for dessert.
And we are off to the next adventure...
Think she needs some sunscreen - and a tag removed.
Up we go!
My turn...
Made it!
And back down... Notice the guy air snorkeling!
And onward!
Time for some real snorkeling
But don't want to give it all away, so you'll just have to try for yourselves!
Told them I was going to make them famous and now they are!
Kaboom
Almost back to the mother ship after an excellent tour!
One last shot of Reef
