Old Providencia

Five Things I Loved About Old Providencia

A haven after three days on constant motoring and a head wind bash, ¾ fuel supplies used, and other than a pleasant stop at Villovero, just an uncomfortable trip

Friendly folk - Columbian territory, a mixture of black Caribes, nothing's a problem, mon, nice cruiser folk too. A tropical paradise unspoilt by tourism, and the people are proud of their island

Reggae bars on idyllic beaches with funky outdoor furniture, hammocks, and just well, chilled out!

Scooter touring round the island discovering great road end views, laid back cafes, fantastic seafood, wonderful swimming

Santa Catalina Island, Morgans Head walk and great snorkelling

Oh, there was one thing I didn't like – having to do more work on my generator!

Boga's Cay, Vivorillo - an old cement works on a tiny coral islet

Old Providencia

The much castigated Generator

Providencia Local

Great snorkelling just off the beach

Another excuse to stop and take photos. Just back up the road was another large statue featuring land crabs - they migrate May/June but sadly we didn't witness any great crab marches

Another little bar at the end of a steep walkway, the proprieter a happy young Columbian living upstairs above the "bar", promising us a great night around a beach fire with his guitar, with fresh lobster and cold beers

Bob Marley LIVES 

Cannons at the old fort on Santa Catalina provide perfect homes for the locals

A pic taken from the fort near Morgan's Head - the locals call the hill with the notch "Morgan's Arse"
- a classic navigation feature entering Santa Catalina Harbour

At Roland Roots

Soem dangerous concoction by the Rasta barman, best enjoyed sitting in an old boat with Columbina colours, looking out on cool aquamarine waters

Colourful walkways everywhere

More seafood than you can eat at a fantastic restaurant right on the beach,
and so so cheap!

Someone from Aotearoa has been here before me

Its hard work,all this snorkelling, walking, scootering and reggae bars!

At Morgan's Head, brain coral, anemones and algal forests
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