Today, I continued scanning colour slides from Barbados in March 2004. Yesterday we tracked a pirate ship from Port St Charles into the Atlantic Ocean.
Flanked by the lowering sun we then encountered Kilcullen towing New Horizons.
Quite why John Peck and Fraser Dodds, who manned the rowing boat New Horizons, needed the attentions of the support boat at this point, I am not sure, for they are given in the statistics of the Ocean Rowing Society as having completed the race. Kilcullen, you see, is one of a group of vessels deputed to be on hand in case of need by rowers in distress. I understand that, because they tended to stay behind the slowest competitors, these yachts would be a good 500 miles away from the leaders.
Very soon after this, we experienced one of the dramatic gold and indigo sunsets that Sam had enjoyed during his 59 days at sea.
By this time the crew of Kilcullen were relaxing in silhouette.
The next morning a cast of crabs danced the side shuffle on the rocks.
This evening Jackie and I dined on a set meal for two from The Happy Wok in Pennington. She drank Hoegaarden and I drank Cimarosa Reserva Privado malbec 2013
Gorgeous, dramatic gold sunset captures, Derrick! Love it. 🙂
Thank you, Amy
I like the description of the sunset; ‘gold and indigo’ – it was that.
Thank you, Mary
Nice sunset. Reminds me of the ones I saw during my Navy deployments
Thanks, Michelle
Impressive, Sir Derrick. 🙂
Thanks, Johnna
I also liked the crab photos 🙂
Thanks, Pauline
Astonishing sunsets and beautiful sails. Also confirmation of the reason I don’t eat crab. “I’ve seen those things on the beach…”
Thanks, Lisa. 🙂
Your photos are incredible–I love the dramatic sunsets and the crabs, too!
Thank you, Merril
These are fantastic, Derrick! The water is such a beautiful color blue.
Thank you, Jill. I thought of Homer’s ‘wine dark’
Stunning and special scenes Derricks – nothing like being absorbed into the golden fingers of the sun’s goodnight.
Thank you, Mary. Nice phrase
Beautiful day and sunset to be on the water! I cannot wait for summer!! Were you on a ship or taking the photos from the shore?
On a yacht, Rose. Thanks. I am not a sailor, by the way. 🙂
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What a wonderful world … what a gift.
Many thanks, Hildegard
Absolutely a great post on the Barbados mate, enjoyed your pics and story’s, and your Pirate Ship.
Thanks, Ian
Gorgeous photos of the sea, pirates and I particularly like the crabs’ silhouettes. Your comments were superb, Derrick. Fun times had by all.
Many thanks, Robin
These photographs are absolutely breathtaking. I adore the sunsets, simply magical!
Thank you for such a lovely comment, Geetha
Welcome. Well deserved. Your eye and artful expression are amazing.
There’s nothing quite like the Caribbean sun … What gorgeous gold! It’s making me feel warm just looking at it. 🙂
Thanks, Ashley
So that’s where it is – Barbados. What a lovely sail boat!
Thank you so much, Dolly.
My pleasure, Derrick.