A week is NOT enought!

snorkelqueen · Post by **snorkelqueen** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:04 pm

Well here is a very short trip report for our time on island this year. For the first time in years we could only stay a week and that was not nearly enought time. After very long flights from LA we finally arrived at St. Thomas, picked up the car and headed for St. John. First stop always Starfish!!! As we pulled into the parking lot I saw a local car with the license plate shown here!

( You see my parents didn't know to name me SNORKELQUEEN so they choose Faith instead) What a great way to start our trip - seeing my name on island! We proceeded to Cloud 9 villa, which we loved from last year. The deck and house are amazing.

Next day,

First stop Ditliff and lucky enough the gate was open!
We all had the best snorkel of years on island, saw huge fish and beautiful coral around the point. Back to the villa for an evening of star gazing and an amazing sunset.

Next few days we hit the beach every day, enjoying everything St. John has to offer. Too many pictures to share but here's one of my favorite places, looking at Gibney from the right corner of Hawksnest

We got up on Friday and hit the National Park dock to meet the guys from Lion in Da Sun. Again, I must say this trip was short but charmed!!! We had our best boat trip in years with Jordan (see my review a few pages back) After a quick stop at the Baths to have a drink at Mad Dog and splash around in the perfect water

we headed to the Caves, the Willy-T

(that's me and the "kids" on deck) and then on to the Indians for a perfect day on the water.
We choose a "Villa Day" next and just hung out!

shoes, bathing suits off

and jello shots in!!! The "kids were gone!!! Thanks Bev!

The view from the deck of the Westin and bay is amazing!!!

We managed to miss the gathering at the forum on Sunday because we spent too much time in Coral Bay but I thought good thought of all my forum friends and had a drink (or several) at Skinny's.
Our last night we said good bye to SJ with another sunset view from Warfside Village

Enjoyed drinks at Waterfront Bistro

Smiled for the camera one last time and vowed to return again next year!

Thanks again to all my forum friends for tips and advice - you're the best!!!
By the way Bev, I continue to make Jello Shots at home!!! YIPPEE

CariBert · Post by **CariBert** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:33 pm

Great pictures and TR! And you are soooo correct! A week is not enough time, especially coming from the left coast! That has to be a rough travel day!

I am still working on my TR......

-Bert

Carolyn · Post by **Carolyn** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:35 pm

Faith...your smile sez it all.

It looks like a short but sweet week!

Thanks for the pix!

note to self...jello shots...must try...mmmm

msgcolleen · Post by **msgcolleen** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:39 pm

Hey Snorkelqueen!
Great report & pics! Especially from C9! Love that view!

Sorry your trip seemed short, but you sure did a lot. Where on Ditliff Point did you have great snorkeling? It's such a long strip of land.

Love the no shoes, no swimsuit pic! That's what vacation is all about! Yay for jello shots!

c3p1 · Post by **c3p1** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:51 pm

Loved the pictures! thanks for sharing!
Guess you will need to start working on that 2 week trip for next time!

mbw1024 · Post by **mbw1024** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:03 pm

have to agree on the one week thing! we did it this past time but never again if I can swing it!

papabou · Post by **papabou** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:49 pm

faith,

great pics and thanks for sharing. the bride and i love c9 and her skinny palm tree. just booked a last minute trip (leave 7/26) and c9 not available so we're going to see views to east from mt bordeaux. hope to get back late fall and visit c9 and the sunsets again!

papabou

ps, i admire your stamina and thus ability to get to stj from west coast; i know it ain't easy. we were in pain after returning from portland org to atl when babygirl based there!

snorkelqueen · Post by **snorkelqueen** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:49 pm

Someone just reminded me by PM that a week is better than nothing. I agree -

RickG · Post by **RickG** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:40 pm

So very festive!

Cheers, RickG

JJShaw · Post by **JJShaw** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:43 pm

I love the pics...esp. the one with the bottles. Glad you enjoyed your trip...I check air just about daily to see when we can squeeze in another trip, and yes..I agree...a week is not enough...lol

Bun55 · Post by **Bun55** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:53 pm

Count me in as a Cloud 9 alumni, having stayed there for our first trip to St. John last May. Darn you for showing everybody the gorgeous view from the deck. Now everyone's gonna want to stay there! I was hoping to keep that a secret!!!! Loved all your pictures, especially the one of the tootsies that left a lot to the imagination

mindehankins · Post by **mindehankins** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:02 am

Beautiful photos! Loved the feet shot. I do that too...does everyone?
Thanks for sharing

lpowmacback · Post by **lpowmacback** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 6:54 am

Simple & Lovely .... Thanks!

lovindislands · Post by **lovindislands** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 6:32 pm

I really loved those pics - they were great shots! My fav was the liquor bottles against the nice view. Cool. I ALWAYS take feet pics everywhere we go for some reason . . . so I can appreciate that shot as well. Thanks for sharing!

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