点评:Journey to Blue Paradise.
Everything about this trip to Cotton Bay was perfectly executed. From my initial contact with Shivonne on WhatsApp and subsequent email correspondence. I was particularly impressed with Shivonne’s speedy replies and up to date information for me in the U.K including current rates of exchange for the trip and as I wasn’t sure how many of my family could make the trip until quite close to the day, I was happy that we were fortunate to book the larger catamaran which was super comfortable with air conditioning and a spacious inside cabin.
The young crew were super friendly and polite and we were impressed with excellent sailing (noted by an older sailor on board in our family). Safeguarding from the capable captain and crew was in evidence as they took great care of older relatives to allow them to get on to the boat safely and into the water without any mishaps. The large, square floatie attached to the boat caused much fun and enjoyment and was used for those unsure of the very short journey to the Cotton Bay coastline, including a life jacket for a less confident swimmer so they too could benefit from the beautiful restorative waters of Cotton Bay.
This trip was six hours but the time really flew by. I enjoyed looking at the beautiful lush green trees that make up the North of Tobago, especially the Arnos Grove area on the hillside with bays tucked into the landscape leading up to Castara and Goat Island with Speyside glittering in the distance.
The local food and soft drinks on board were very much appreciated once we arrived at our destination of Cotton Bay but no trip is complete without a few caribs and stag beers which we supplied ourselves. The peas (typical at Christmas in the Caribbean) and a staple favourite of mine were particularly delicious and the fish and chicken were carefully barbecued to perfection on the boat by the crew. A great surprise and treat were a tasty 50th Birthday cake for me, which was such a lovely gesture and made a very special day just that little bit extra special.
We all enjoyed time for snorkelling once we arrive at Cotton Bay, the younger members of the family having much fun with underwater shots with GoPro and time for unwinding and being with family.
With just minutes to the end of our trip I declared “What a shame we didn’t catch a fish! " Minutes later we had the thrill of seeing the fishing line at the back of the boat tugging and our aunt pulling it in (with some support from the crew). A very large black tuna fish was caught, which we all ate the very next day (it fed all 12 of us, so no waste).
Sincere thanks from the UK to Top Catch Charters from the English, Irish, Jamaican & Trini family mix up. We now have a Top Catch/Cotton Bay family 2024 WhatsApp group. Let’s get planning for the end of this Year 2024!
翻译:蓝色天堂之旅。
这次棉花湾之行的一切都执行得很完美。从我最初在 WhatsApp 上与 Shivonne 的联系以及随后的电子邮件通信来看。 Shivonne 的快速回复和为我提供的在英国的最新信息(包括当前旅行的汇率)给我留下了特别深刻的印象,因为我不确定我的家人中有多少人可以参加这次旅行,直到临近这一天,我很高兴我们有幸预订了更大的双体船,它非常舒适,配有空调和宽敞的内部船舱。
年轻的船员非常友好和有礼貌,出色的航行给我们留下了深刻的印象(我们家船上一位年长的水手指出)。有能力的船长和船员的保护是显而易见的,他们非常照顾年长的亲戚,让他们安全上船下水,没有发生任何事故。船上附有的大型方形浮标带来了很多乐趣和享受,对于那些不确定前往棉花湾海岸线的短暂旅程的人来说,它还为不太自信的游泳者提供了救生衣,这样他们也可以从美丽的恢复性水域中受益棉花湾。
这次旅行虽然有六个小时,但时间过得真快。我喜欢欣赏多巴哥北部美丽的郁郁葱葱的绿树,尤其是山坡上的阿诺斯格罗夫地区,海湾隐藏在通往卡斯塔拉和山羊岛的景观中,远处斯佩塞德闪闪发光。
当我们到达目的地棉花湾时,我们非常喜欢船上的当地食物和软饮料,但是如果没有我们自己提供的一些加勒比啤酒和啤酒,那么我们的旅行就不算完整。豌豆(加勒比地区圣诞节的典型)和我最喜欢的主食特别美味,鱼和鸡肉由船员在船上精心烧烤至完美。对我来说,一个美味的 50 岁生日蛋糕是一个巨大的惊喜和款待,这是一个非常可爱的举动,让一个非常特别的日子变得更加特别。
到达棉花湾后,我们都享受了浮潜的时光,家里的年轻成员用 GoPro 进行水下拍摄,享受着与家人在一起的放松时光。
距离我们的旅行结束只有几分钟,我宣布:“真遗憾我们没有钓到鱼! “几分钟后,我们兴奋地看到船尾的鱼线正在拉动,我们的阿姨将其拉了上来(在船员的帮助下)。一条非常大的黑色金枪鱼被捕获,我们所有人都吃了它一天(我们12个人都吃饱了,所以没有浪费)。
来自英国的真诚感谢来自英国、爱尔兰、牙买加和特里尼家族的顶级捕捞宪章。我们现在有一个 Top Catch/Cotton Bay family 2024 WhatsApp 群组。让我们为 2024 年年底做好计划吧!