We're here.....part 1

[rpplano]

We made it to STJ!! Arrived Monday afternoon, got jeep (Courtesy), settled into villa (Cinnamon Tarn),went to Candie's for ribs (AMAZING!!), met Candie; also met Hercules there who was eating dinner - nice gentleman. Chilled out & early to bed (exhausted!)

Tuesday - drove over to Coral Bay....spent a little time with Mr. Guy Benjamin (always go to see him), went by Vie's (swamped with a safari taxi full of "tourists"!!), then on to Sloop Jones studio - even they were full of people!....however were able to commission a driftwood sign in soft blues & greens that said KEEP LEFT by Sloop. Had lunch at Shipwreck Landing which was also crazy-busy with tons of people...didn't mind though - just chilled out & ate the best blackened Mahi sandwich. Stopped by Josephine's to get some fresh greens & tomatos for salad tonight. Back to the villa for a little 'villa gravity' time before we head out to Cruz Bay for a little while.

A few pics below.
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Rachel Brown, an awesome taxi driver to Red Hook.

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Cinnamon Tarn Villa

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Our view! WOW!

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Wake-up view from our bed.

[mahojim]

So thrilled for you!
Awesome view from the hacienda!
Live it up! Can't wait to hear more. Any chance you can post a photo of the Sloop driftwood piece? Love to see it. Sounds like you're making more than a few wonderful stops, and meeting great people!
Have fun, and always
Smiles-
MJ

[tipsy]

Have a great time, what views !!
using Rachel next week, she looks lovely.

[sherban]

Enjoy your stay...I loved Cinnamon Tarn...ahhhh...that breeze and that view from the top of the ridge....
Cheers!

[Taghan]

Enjoy your time! Keep the reports flowing....I need things to occupy me for the next 10 days!!! Well, other work!

[augie]

Randy - hope you and Robyn have a great week - see you in the fall?

[msgcolleen]

What a way to start your VA-CAY! Love Rachel Taxi! Love Candies BBQ & love your view!:shock:
Thanks for bringing us along! What are we doing tomorrow??

[mbw1024]

great views!

[Diana2]

CT is such a great villa. Sounds like your off to a great start!! Keep up posted on your comings and goings.

[rpplano]

So thrilled for you!
Awesome view from the hacienda!
Live it up! Can't wait to hear more. Any chance you can post a photo of the Sloop driftwood piece? Love to see it. Sounds like you're making more than a few wonderful stops, and meeting great people!
Have fun, and always
Smiles-MJ

I shot a pic with my camera of the sign. Unfortunately, I only brought a SD card reader that reads Robyn's camera, not mine! UGH. So, we can only post her pics until we get home. If we never go home again, I'll buy an XD card reader on island.

[rpplano]

Have a great time, what views !!
using Rachel next week, she looks lovely.

Rachel is a SAINT.

[rpplano]

Evening update! We had a DEER show up in our front yard at sunset! VERY COOL.

[texasmermaid]

How neat is that?

Are you still planning to be at the BB on Sunday? If so, around what time? Hubby & I are going to try to make it down there.

Jennifer (when is that darn plane leaving??? 1 more day and a wake up)

[rpplano]

BB on Sunday is a go for us. We'll be there around 5pm.

[BeAsUR]

Here in Plano hanging on every word of your posts and can't get enough of the pictures!! WHAT a villa!!!