Colleen visited the Sheltons again...and we couldn't let her down with a boring and uneventful trip.
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| Colleen sure is a happy girl...despite all of the medicated spots from numerous mosquito bites! |
Although, we didn't even get out of the harbor of Charlotte Amalie before we ended back on shore for a quick visit to the open-air market to look for souvenirs...
When we finally did get on our way, the first stop was to the island of St. John...we think of it as the land for the pirates. We've discovered a willing accomplice when it comes to "pirating"...all it took was a short conversation about going to Gt. Cruz Bay to visit an "unnamed" resort, and Colleen was all in! Of course, our version of resort "visiting" involves full use of the facilities including pool, getting "foo-foo" drinks and snacks and using the beach property...you know, just like real guests! Yes...we do pay for it all (well, some of it, anyway.)
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| Our brief visit to the facilities included a nice little snack from the local deli. |
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| where's my Corona when I need it? |
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| All that's missing are the pirate hats, swords and a parrot or two! |
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| I couldn't believe my eyes....we're in the Caribbean and the phones are still in use... |
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| Another day of hard work...avoided! |
Rendezvous Bay is a comfortable stop that allows us to find a great anchorage, away from most of the wind and waves. Of course, this allows the girls to play in the water some more.
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| Our floating chairs have been discovered by Colleen... |
Before we left for our return sail, we headed to Kittle Bay for a scuba dive with Colleen. Not finding a suitable mooring ball, I found some sand to set the anchor in. I took Colleen for a little dive in, while Karen snorkeled above us. Colleen should really look into become certified, as we believe she's a natural!
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| Some soft corals, called gorgonians |
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| Colleen had a great time on the dive! |
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| French angelfish, blue tang and (I think) a juvenile striped parrotfish |
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| Nice underwater scenery |
When we got back to the boat, we sorted out the gear to prepare for our return trip along the south side of St. John. Now, I'm saying there's no foul in anchoring like we did, although according to the jerk on the hill yelling at us, we weren't supposed to do that in the park. I've read in many places that it's ok, if all of the mooring balls are taken. Anyway, I just waved like a good sport and we weighed anchor and left. (We found out later that I was right...as long as it's on the north side of St. John...oops) What's a pirate to do?
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| Colleen wanted to treat us to a special dinner...sausage with bowtie pasta....mmmm! |
We ended our stay with Colleen at Lindberg Bay on St. Thomas. This is a great place to anchor and pick up or drop off folks that are using the airport, as long as the waves aren't out of the east or southeast.
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| You know things are going well when you get a double rainbow when you wake up in the morning! |
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| More playing in the water...yes, I did set all this up for them, including refreshing cold drinks! |
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| I guess the sun was getting in their eyes... |
Our evening ended with a walk around the two resorts and then a stop at one of the beach bars for a nightcap. What a special visit!
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| A banana tree right next to the resort's staff quarters. |
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| some kind of pink flowering plant... |
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| Cheers to another great vacation! |
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| Sunset over St. Thomas |
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