Arrr, mateys! Today our crew of scurvy dogs took to the sea – as a culmination of our vacation, we enjoyed a half-day boat trip (a literal 3-hour tour, though we didn’t get marooned on any desert islands). Thanks to Mystic Man Tours, we were set up on a luxurious catamaran called Cool Runnings with a very friendly crew. They kept us plied with glasses of their proprietary punch as we cruised smoothly along the coast. Note to self: the easiest way to get from point A to point B in St Lucia is almost always by water! In mere minutes, we covered a distance that would have required countless switchbacks and numerous ups and downs by land.

We sailed as far as Anse Cochon (yes, St Lucia also has a Bay of Pigs, but the namesake animal is no longer to be found in the wild – apparently the St Lucians are too fond of barbecue!) This cove was another noted spot for snorkeling so we spent some time seeing the underwater sights.

On the way back, we sailed farther from the land in the hope of seeing dolphins, turtles, or whales. No luck on that score, but it was still a treat to see from our new vantage point on the water all the landmarks we had visited by land during the previous week.

We wrapped up our day with a final sunset dinner at the Green Fig – we’re going to miss this view! Tomorrow morning, we bid a fond farewell to St Lucia.