Barbuda -Nobody knows it's here!

The Island of Barbuda lies 30 miles north of Antigua surrounded by reefs. A low coral atoll, rarely visited, it probably has the best beaches in the Caribbean. Half the size of Antigua, the population of just two thousand is clearly out-numbered by the Frigate birds, Pelicans, and Booby's. Donkeys wander the streets, horses and deer the open spaces, so different from it's volcanic neighbours.

We spent a day enjoying its delights. A walk around the Capital took only half an hour. A walk along the beach took a lot longer, there's eleven miles of it. Elley, a local fisherman, cooked us lunch on an open fire, and a swim in the turquoise waters. Its deserted here, there are no tourists, no hotels, just a few yachts that call. Sundowners on the warm coral sand, supper on the boat, and the rhythmic sound of the surf as company.