Gwen's on Shoal Bay

by Marc
(USA)

Debbie in Heaven, Shoal Bay - Gwen's

Miss winding over the sand dunes in a 4x4 to arrive at a small sandy parking - a short walk through the bushes to Gwen's on Shoal Bay. Pick up a cold brew and head for the hammocks. Order a snapper with rice and peas, kill 15 minutes whilst Gwen cooks one caught that morning and sit down to the best food on the planet. Smother it with the best local hot sauce and blow your taste buds away.

Rise from the table and saunter down what i consider to be the most perfect stretch of sand in the whole wide world. Stop at the point where Shoal Bay East turns 90 degress to the left and try to figure out how on earth the sea can possibly be THAT shade of blue. Grab your snorkel and mask and wade out to sea to go float amongst fish, crustacia and coral that seems other-worldly.

Swim back to the beach and fall asleep under a perfect blue sky with small white clouds scudding across it.

Oh boy, do i want to back there now. In fact, my next action must be to book the flight back there. I LOVE Anguilla. After all, it's a little piece of Britain - my home land.

Nori's Reply: Shoal Bay really is a magical beach. A spot to spend the whole day, or week, or month, or eternity! I, too, am far away now up in New York. I need to plan my next trip "home", too... What a great photo. Thank you so much, Marc.