We left Nassau ...its flamboyant trees in bloom and its skyline as pretty as ever. The wind was finally from the east and we headed for the northern Berry islands, trying to escape the squalls as much as possible. The weather was unstable and as we got there very early in the morning, we made it to Slaughter harbour where we met our german friends on s/v SuAn and spent the rest of the day with them. Our deicsion to postpone the Gulf stream crossing was a wise one as too many squalls were lining up in the sky!