Freebooter

Life & Travels Afloat in our Moody

Caribbean carnage in Carriacou, or what happens when…..

A local bar decides to have an ‘event’ For the first time, it held a happy hour, laid on a chicken supper and music. Truth be told, we were a … Continue reading

November 29, 2014 · 1 Comment

Rum and Chocolate

We heard of an island institution by way of a particular distillery, River Antoine, or just Rivers to the locals. A warning was given by the helpful chap replacing our … Continue reading

November 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

A brief intro to Grenada……

 Grenada has a more colourful background than many of the islands, so let’s start with an instant history which will help explain some current observations. (NB such brevity risks distorting … Continue reading

November 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

Do boats have an awkward streak?

The first law of boats is that if anything could go wrong, it probably will…. Conspiracy theorists would have a field day/week/lifetime, given that bits that are fine one moment … Continue reading

November 15, 2014 · Leave a comment

Freebooter comes out of hibernation!

  After our 4 month stint in Johannesburg, it was great to head back to Grenada. Travelling light it was not, such that the absence of a working lift or … Continue reading

November 14, 2014 · Leave a comment

Books, Bonnets and Pap

So what does a kept woman do while the breadwinner is slaving away? Did you REALLY think I could do nothing all day except shop, drink coffee and walk dachshunds? … Continue reading

November 2, 2014 · Leave a comment