English Harbor

Sunday our original intent was to take a hike described in the "Discover Antigua" book left in our cottage. I selected one that started on Pigeon Beach and went out to Fort Berkley. (BTW, if Pigeon Beach is considered one of the 365 in Antigua, I would say there is really only 364.) At one point in the hike you were supposed to climb these rocks to the top of another fort called Fort Cuyler. From there you are supposed to be able to see Guadaloupe, Montserrat, and Redonda. If the day is clear, you are also able to see St. Kitts and Nevis. Well, we ended up at Shirley Heights and all over the place before we figured out that you had to start at the Nelson Dockyards. I figured this out because I could see Fort Berkely from Dow Hill, which is near Shirley Heights. Anyway, we found our way up the path and turned. The climb to Fort Cuyler was overgrown and a bit craggy. Needless to say, with the ocean waves below, I wasn't keen on taking the kids up considering if anyone is going to have an accident, it will be Micha. So, we walked out to Fort Berkley, which is at the entrance to English Harbor.