back to map TRANSLATE 2. Today here goes. At 5a.m. the bridge opens between Basse-Terre and Grand-Terre. We sail north to Antigua. 60 miles are before us.

On board to Antigua (Photo by Gerhard Lang 7.2.2007)

On board to Antigua (Photo by Gerhard Lang 7.2.2007)

After 3 hours you see the outline of Antigua. It will last 5 hours more until we are reaching the "English Harbour" of Antigua.

Antigua (Photo by Gerhard Lang 7.2.2007)

Antigua (Photo by Gerhard Lang 7.2.2007)

Next day we go by bus to the capital of Antigua Saint Johns (About 25.000 inhabitants). Saint Johns is situated at the north-west coast of Antigua and has the most important harbour of the east-caribbean isles.

Saint Johns (Photo by Gerhard Lang 8.2.2007)

Saint Johns (Photo by Gerhard Lang 8.2.2007)

Toward the evening we stroll to the viewpoint "Shirley Hights". It is at the peak of a hill situated at the bay. During sunset we enjoy a fantastic sight to the bay of English Harbour.

Shirley Hights (Photo by Gerhard Lang 8.2.2007)

Shirley Hights (Photo by Ilse Lang 8.2.2007)

Shirley Hights (Photo by Gerhard Lang 8.2.2007)

1. Guadeloupe    2. Engish Harbour   3. Great Bird Island   4. Barbuda   5. Saint Barth   6. Grand Case   7. Marigot Bay   8. Simson Baai Lagoon

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