It was New Year’s Eve day – Kirsten’s last day in Antigua.  Kirsten and I were able to visit the small, pop-up market that was set up in the entrance way to the Jolly Harbour Marina.  We bought some pastries, Mango juice, and water for our trip.  Kirsten also purchased a blue-painted wooden, ocean-scene plaque made of sea glass, sand and shells.  It was really cute and she will put it up in her room as a reminder of Antigua. 

While Kirsten and I were shopping at the market, Steve rented a car.  We drove to Devil’s Bridge, which is a beautiful outcropping of rugged rocks that is pounded by surf.  When we arrived, there were only a couple of other people there.  So, we had plenty of time to walk around and take in the natural beauty of the area.  This is the second time that Steve and I had visited.  Seeing it this time made more sense to us since the bridge is close to Nonesuch Bay.  We had anchored in Nonesuch Bay last year so we were able to easily get our bearings. 

Our next stop was at the Epicurian, the largest supermarket that we have seen in the Caribbean.  We were able to get a few supplies that we needed.

It was mid-morning and so we decided to head to Fort James off of the end of St. John’s Bay.  There are some cannons laying in the fort, amongst tall grasses, aimed out over the Harbour.  The Royal insignia of the British Crown was particularly easy to see on these cannons.  It appeared that they had a party at the entrance to the fort, as workers were cleaning up and picking up beer bottles everywhere.  This area is a park and had beautiful, feathery trees weeping over places to park.  The shade was welcomed, as it kept us cool. 

Every time Kirsten visits, she wants to eat lobster at a beach bar.  This beach happened to have a nice, beach-bar type of restaurant overlooking the water.  And, they served grilled lobster.  So, we got a table and had a relaxing lunch.  Steve and I ordered burgers and Kirsten was able to enjoy her lobster. 

Next we headed back to our boat to unpack the groceries and jump in the water before heading down to Falmouth to celebrate New Year’s Eve.  We only had about an hour to relax, but it was enough to get organized and cooled off.