southeast corner secrets...

[overman]

any sneaky info from you guys regarding your experiences on the southeast corner of the island (or the villa we're at, siempre azul in friis bay)?...after 6 trips to stj this is the one area we never really explored. europa or bust.

[mindehankins]

Nope. No help from the newbies. There's supposed to be a pretty cool party at Hansen Beach, every other Sunday, if you happen to be there at the right time.

[lark22]

We're big fans of 'Siempre' - It's a beautiful house, Chris Boyd is great, and I think it has the prettiest driveway on St. John. I recommend sitting in the hot tub at sunset watching the lights blink on over on the east end.

No 'secrets' about the area, really, but it's fun being so close to Salt Pond and the Tourist Trap (and you can even walk the shoreline over to Miss Lucy's, but I'm not sure I'd want to do that in the dark because of the rocky beach).

[Lovermont]

If you like to hike there are some good options on the southeast corner. Starting with:
• Ram Head - straight-forward walk with a beautiful view at the far southeast corner of the island. Snorkel at Blue Cobblestone, either coming or going.
• Tektite Trail - out to Cabritte Horn Point. Also gorgeous views.
• Lameshure Bay Trail - over to Reef Bay, with side trips to the Reef Bay Great House and the Petroglyphs. Also, there's a spur trail to Europa Bay.

Beaches on the southeast include:
• Little Lameshure - very still usually, and easy access from the car. Interesting drive there...
• Salt Pond - lots of information about this one on the forum. Take in the side trip to Drunk Bay!

Eating:
• Tourist Trap is a fun place to stop.
• I hear good things about sunset at the Cafe at Concordia
• Shipwreck Landing & Miss Lucy's too.

Have a great trip.

Lovermont

[lprof]

Two, well off the beaten track, pebble beach, bays located between Salt Pond and Lameshur are Grootpan and Kiddel.

http://seestjohn.com/beaches_grootpan.html
"Snorkeling
An exciting snorkel option is to snorkel from Kiddel Bay to Grootpan Bay. Starting from Kiddel Bay, snorkel around the point, proceeding west along the rocky coastline to Grootpan Bay. Bring waterproof footwear with you and you can enjoy a nice walk back to Kiddel."


See map of the southeast tip area at
http://www.trailbandit.org/bandit.htm

[overman]

thanks guys, we can't wait to try some serious snorkeling at some of those out of the way spots...in previous trips we turned back a few times on the road to the end...but this time damn the torpedos.

minde, i hope our sunday (march 7) is one of the 'on' parties stj julie says it's a fun time.

lark, did you do a TR from your stay?...pics?...is it on a cliff or can you walk down easily, and are there any little accessable secluded beaches around the point?...i've heard it said only very serious swimmer/snorkelers should swim there? true?

lovermont, i plan to do as much hiking as the mrs. will think is acceptable for a 'relaxing vacation', so reef bay that way looks doubtful...the snorkeling is non negotiable though.

lprof that snorkel sounds like a blast, penciled in.

c'mon march.

[lark22]

No TR yet -- I'm so lazy!

We're pretty serious snorkelers, but we decided not to give the beach below the house a try -- to choppy to be worth the effort. It's an easy walk down, though -- just a flight of stairs.

[overman]

nice pics lark22...and i'd never bust you for not doing a TR...i have 6 i haven't done, it's a little intimidating when you see the nat geo-like reports submitted by the likes of vicki, gromit, liamsaunt et al...maybe this time.

what did you bring on your 2nd trip to siempre azul that you didn't bring the first time?
oman.

[MSGARMYGIRL]

We are staying at Siempre Azul for our 1st trip May 13-21. Chris Boyd has been super to work with. I can't wait