British Virgin Island Adventures

Mid-morning Sunday Annie and I set off for a long awaited adventure to the British Virgin Islands, with bevy of bubbly, bouncing, beauties, Annie, Jen, Mary, Sue and Roberta. We were to spend the day on Roberta's, a.k.a Captain Happiness stylish speedboat Pirate Girl. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pirate-Girl-Charters/829302553787285

Pirate Girl

Pirate Girl skimmed across the sea, laughter intermingled with the purr of the engines as we passed by beautiful houses clinging to the steep, green hillside of Tortola. We passed one magnificent house which depending upon told the story was either owned by Johnny Depp or Michael Jackson. Whoever owns the house at Steele point has an awful lot of money and a great view.

We completed the short journey to Little Jost Van Dyke http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Jost_Van_Dyke which lay a short distance to the east of Jost Van Dyke. It is a small island hence the name. The islands were named after the Dutch privateer Joost van Dyk. We moored alongside a concrete wharf and made our way to the well known eatery and shop, Foxy's Taboo http://foxysbar.com/foxystaboo/

Being the only male amongst five females I decided to break the stereotype of being the lone person to by some clothing in the shop. 

T-shirt in hand I followed the leaders to what I was told would be a special treat. We followed a rocky but well-defined path that led us to the site of a well-known feature called the Bubbly Pool. 

Bubbly Pool

There is a serious side to the Bubbly Pool in that I was told there have been a number of deaths from folks who were a little too adventurous and careless and were washed out to be pounded upon the rocks. No doubt this is why there are warning signs posted at the pool as well as a life preserver. 
We made our way happily back Pirate Girl who waited patiently at the dock. Climbing aboard there was a short discussion about lunch and a decision was made to try a new eatery on Little Jost Van Dyke called B-Line Beach Bar which is located on the magnificent Paradise Cay http://www.blinebeachbar.com

As all the boat moorings were occupied Captain Happiness anchored a short way off shore and we swam to the B-Line. How Caribbean is that! There was a young crowd at the bar having a great time, drinking eating and playing a variety of games. We found ourselves a table and chilled out. When the meals came we were all blown away by the quality, taste and portions. Everything was served on natural and recycled materials which was another great facet.

With our hunger and thirst taken care of we made the swim back to Pirate Girl. Annie showed off a skill she could only have picked up living in the Virgin Islands and that is she swam back holding her drink above the water. A skill I am sure many employers would cherish!

Back on board a discussion was held about where to go snorkelling. I kept out of it as five women huddled around a marine chart is no place for a male. Decision made we headed off on a glistening sea bound for St John and Watermelon Cay to snorkel. 

Thumbs up from the Captain for a great day!

 Pirate Girl anchored around 150 metres from the Cay and we set off. Unfortunately the water was a little murky which cut down our visibility. Close to either point on the Cay the current was quite strong so we decided to stay in the lee of the Cay. There were patches of coral and plant life and a smattering of fish but not as good as other places I have snorkelled on St John. 


We made what appeared to be a longer journey back to the boat that bobbed serenely on the water. All aboard we headed for Cruz Bay to clear United States Immigration. The voyage to Cruz Bay was fantastic as the sun was setting in the west which cast a carpet of gold upon the sea.

We all passed through TSA with a minimum of fuss and were soon on our way back to port at Coral Bay. There was a swell on the way back and made for a slightly bumpy but enjoying ride in the twilight. I decided to ride the way home up on the fly bridge for the best view. Entering Coral Bay, Pirate Girl announced her arrival with some hoots and hollers and the ceremonial blowing on a conch shell. 

Tied up and tired we made our way back by dinghy to the shore. Hugs and kisses abounded as did the plaudits for a fun-filled day full of laughter, happiness and adventure. What better way to spend a day!

Bevy of Beauties