We crossed the Devil, or at least his bridge
Leaving ZTC on her nice free mooring ball in Nonsuch Bay, we dinghied over to Fanny’s Cove so that we could walk to Devil’s Bridge.
“No Rebecca, you can’t bring that log with you.”
After getting sidetracked on a couple of trails that were heavily protected by sharp bushes, we found a path/road that led us right to the main road to the park. The entire walk was no more than a mile.
Behind me you can see several vehicles parked. They belong to taxis or to venders who have set up shop by the Devil’s Bridge parking lot to sell beverages and souvenirs.
Is Rebecca having flashbacks to a previous life?
I read a review of this place where the (crazy?) author said that looking at a photograph was as good as visiting. Don’t believe it!
The power of the sea is amazing!
We saw one guy step out on the bridge only to be driven back by a large wave like this. As you might imagine, he was pretty soaked after that.
While Rebecca was walking out there a tourist beside me said “She’s braver than I am!”
While she was out there I was studying the shoreline to figure out the best place to execute a rescue were she to be knocked off by a wave. The prospects of such a rescue were not too bright.
My turn. Having had time to study this, I entered from the easier side.
Could you imagine a park like this in North America? There would be railings all around the rock bridge preventing you from walking anywhere near it.
I didn’t get even a bit wet during my walk across the bridge
and I even sat out there for a moment or two.
The bridge is not the only cool rock formation around there.
We think this would be a great place for a picnic.
“Hey Rebecca, go sit over there where the waves are splashing up so I can take your photo.” 😉
“Did you see that blowhole behind you?”
“Yeah, just stare into that hole while I take a photo.”
LOL. The noise that the water made as it rushed through the blowhole was very loud.
Drying her hair after getting sprayed?
I’d be contacting some Carribean tourist agencies and selling some of these pics. You guys are getting better and better at picking places, setting poses and getting the shots. can you say residuals?
Thanks Cameron. I appreciate the comment and the suggestion.
wow, great pics! Was the bridge slippery at all? And you are right, in America they would have all kinds of protections in place.
Dani
Yes, it was slippery in parts. Even if it wasn’t, if you got hit by an extra large wave, you’d be going over.
It’s good to see you sent the official tester over the bridge first. Before you risked valuable person!
Mike
She’s a daredevil!
That is clearly the right term in this case! 🙂
Mike
lol… that it is!
After living in Antigua for many years , it is so great to see your wonderful photos of one of my favorite places. I felt as if I was back there again. Thanks. H Parker
You’re very welcome. It’s such a beautiful place.
I came to post a comment that I see someone else already made and that is that your pictures are looking better and better all of the time. You have some amazing photos. Very magazine worthy. I really think you will be able to write a book, several in fact, and make a tidy income from them. One anecdotal and one more technical. You’ve learned SO MUCH since starting this blog.
Thanks Sandra. Perhaps I’ll get working on that book.