Anse Maurice Lagoon

Sunday
23/10/16

Today we decided to heading north of Grand Terre to L'anse Maurice in Petit Canal. Our journey took an hour from Gosier and the weather is nice.

I was pretty excited when we arrived since the view was amazing from the road, its look like lagoon from far with turquoise color water.

When we arrived we were greeted by a view of family having a picnic, which is pretty standard view all over Guadeloupe beaches in fact. So we set up our own basket at the beach right under coconut tree (was it coconut?). Nico was hungry and insist that we eat first before we jump into the water. 

There are several family and couples swimming while we having lunch but they didnt seems to stay long in the water. From where we sit, it doesn't seems so bad except the smell. 

I go around for a little bit to digest and take picture after we finish lunch. And found out that the smells coming from algae all over the beach. There's plenty in the water too but we didnt want to jump to conclusion before we really get in the water.  

Later on, we try to take a dip. This beach was covered with stone which make it difficult to get into the water at the first place. Once u manage to do so, you need to go through all the floating algae and at least reach a little bit to the middle to enjoy clean water without disruption. The stone still there tho and the waves can be strong too. So now we understand why previous people didn't stay long in the water. 

Nico love swimming so much and he tried different area before giving up. We then packed our stuff and go further up to Le Moule in search for better beach to swim.