Yesterday afternoon, I decided to visit Sandy Ground Bay. Forest Bay is on the south side of the island, while Sandy Ground Bay is on the north side of the island. Therefore, I would be driving rather than walking. After driving for about 10 minutes or so, I arrived at Sandy Ground after a steep drop from the ridge to the sea. Anguilla is only 3 miles wide at the widest point! The island is 15 miles long. Long and skinny like an eel: anguilla (in Italian)! If I were feeling especially energetic, I suppose I could walk there, but driving is more sensible.

I parked by Johnno’s Beach Bar. I’d visited it 4 years ago. It’s relatively classy for a Sandy Ground beach bar.

I appeared to be the only person in Sandy Ground who wasn’t employed, but I was there at an odd time in mid-afternoon. After ordering a Coca-Cola, I set at a table with a perfect view of the sea.

After finishing my Coke, I decided to walk on the beach.

Towards the east end of the cove, the ridge slopes down to the sea.

Sandy Ground is known for its sailboat races during the Spring and Summer months.

The water was very calm. This is a favorite swimming beach although no one was swimming while I was there.

Coconut palms edge the beach.

Sandy Ground is beautiful and pleasant; the perfect late afternoon interlude,

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