Monday, May 16, 2011

Exploring the sites

Sadly we have left Honeymoon Bay, but other islands and sites were calling to us and we feel like we have thoroughly seen the area.

We are currently in Trellis Bay, Beef Island, BVI. We plan to stay until after the full moon party. (Hope to post pictures afterward)

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On the way here we stopped at St. John and saw the petroglyphs. The waterfall wasn’t flowing and the pools were stagnant but it was still a beautiful place and a great hike.

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Then as we came into the harbor we saw a boat that we recognized from Luperon, and Puerto Rico, S/V English Rose. So we dropped anchor and headed into town. We didn’t see them anywhere but got the layout of the area. And a phone call to Eric, Jaime, and Sophie.

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Then we headed across to see Marilyn’s Eric Stone play. And as soon as we walked in we were warmly greeted by not only English Rose but also Knot in Vein, a boat we had met in Puerto Rico. And after the hugs and hellos Eric announces over the sound system “Hey guys glad you made it.”

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So after singing and dancing the night away. We got up in the morning and headed over to The Baths. Knot in Vein joined us.

Unfortunately when we arrived they changed the flags to red and we were unable to take the dinghy in. But not the type to give in easily we made the trip over to town and took a taxi in. The Baths are amazing. If you haven’t done it, add it to your bucket list. Even on a cloudy day with large swells it was beautiful. Definitely a must see, pictures just aren’t good enough.

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Carnival in St. Thomas

We went, we saw, we got the pictures. 

Not much to write about carnival, it was a lot of sitting on the side of the road and watching. But I’m glad that we stayed, I had fun.

So here is a shortened version for all of you. Enjoy.

On Thursday morning they start the Carnival with Jouvert. It is basically floats with bands playing and you follow the band that you like best. They play for hours nonstop and the people in the streets are dancing. We watched from the safety of Chase offshore.

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On Friday they had the Children’s parade. 

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And on Saturday was the Adult Parade. We didn’t stay for the whole thing since it started at eleven am and ended sometime around midnight. We just went for a few hours in the afternoon.

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Remember you can click on the pictures to make them larger.

Sunday, May 1, 2011

April has been an eventful month for us

We have thoroughly enjoyed the month of April. It has been a fun and activity packed month.

We have spent time with several great friends, new and old. Celebrated Easter with a potluck dinner and some good company. We have swam, explored, shopped, and hiked several different islands.  And my personal favorites were when  we went for my first scuba dive, and the time spent discussing and doing artwork with some talented friends. It is wonderful to get ideas from others and to share information.

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Holly has painted the ‘derelict’ boat on the beach in Honeymoon Bay.

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Exploring the old fort and it’s tunnels on Water Island.

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Marilyn enjoying some time on Wayne’s new Hobie cat.

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Of Course you know that when we get groups together we have to do Karaoke.

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Sis doing Some swimming.

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Going over the gear and instructions one more time.

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Squirrel Fish. He makes me smile.

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Ryan.

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Me

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Me & Stormy

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Me & Ryan

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Brain Coral

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Me – I would have been smiling ear to ear but I needed to keep my regulator in.

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(Thanks for taking pictures Bev.)

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Ryan and Sis taking a turn on the Hobie

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Eric Stone Live at Joe’s

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Ryan and Sis Fishing

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The one that got away.

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About a 4 foot Mahi

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A pretty walkway at the Botanical Gardens in St Croix

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Me and Jackie enjoying the free rum at the Cruzan Rum Factory.

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Had a send off for Papa.

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And did some sailing of our own.

All in all it’s been a busy and exciting month.

Yeah for April!