No plans Trip report- Final Installment

Xislandgirl · Post by **Xislandgirl** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 2:25 pm

Travel Day

After a full nights sleep…imagine that

, we got up early, ready to enjoy a few hours on the beach before a 3:52 flight…but it was cloudy.

We decided, after much grumbling and whining, that we would pack up and take the 11am boat, have lunch at Gladys’ and do a little shopping in STT.

We cleaned up, packed up, gassed up the jeep and dropped it off. We were sad. This was such a quick trip, but we really were able to relax and neither of us wanted to leave.
A quick stop to STJ Spice to buy and ship my ornament exchange ornament, a quick hello to Pia and we were off.
I will not bore you with the remainder of the day. Lunch at Gladys’ was wonderful, Charlotte Amalie was mobbed and the airport has a new carry on only security that was super fast.

Here is a link to all my pics, less than 100, the camera took a break this trip.

Random Musings:
Helping a forumite will come back to you in surprising ways. Thanks Pip!

Meeting new forum folks is equally as good as hanging out with old forum friends.

Seeing Ruth makes me smile.

Capt John and Rachel are 2 things that make my trip.

Fresh air at night is over rated. Shut the window, turn on the AC, and enjoy the quiet.

When your over-worked, highly stressed husband says his soul feels good on day 3, you start looking for ways to get back to the island sooner than you had planned.

5 days is not enough, but for me, either is 25, so I take what I can get.

I don’t need a luxury villa with all the bells and whistles. I need a bedroom, a bathroom, a place to make coffee, and a kick a$$ view; everything else is just fluff.

After 5 installments, 100s of views, and only half a dozen comments, I am beginning to think that no one cares about my trip reports.

A less structured trip was just what we needed…and now the next chapter…when do we return?

BRY1105 · Post by **BRY1105** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 2:32 pm

Xislandgirl wrote:After 5 installments, 100s of views, and only half a dozen comments, I am beginning to think that no one cares about my trip reports.

Wrong. Trip reports are one of the best parts about this forum!

Nancy_B · Post by **Nancy_B** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 2:39 pm

X,

I really enjoyed your trip reports - thank you for sharing!

I do feel bad when I read and don't post but I also hate posting when I have nothing exciting to add.

I did want you to know you are appreciated - thank you!

waterguy · Post by **waterguy** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 2:42 pm

All the reports have been great I just wait to the end to post

pipanale · Post by **pipanale** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 2:43 pm

You're Very Welcome. Thank you for the help!

sailorgirl · Post by **sailorgirl** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 2:44 pm

No X, sorry to make you feel unappreciated! For me, its the time of year, I have time to read, but not to comemnt. Loved the reports, glad you ahd a great trip.

Mary L · Post by **Mary L** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 2:45 pm

Well, I care about your trip report and I enjoyed reading them. We can get together and you can tell me all about your trip, I love hearing about STJ.
Thanks for writing it.

mbw1024 · Post by **mbw1024** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 2:45 pm

so does this mean you will do less planning in the future? bahahahahahahhahahahaaa I crack myself up!
Glad you had a peaceful and enjoyable trip!

Xislandgirl · Post by **Xislandgirl** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 2:45 pm

No worries folks, I was actually checking to see if anyone would catch it!

liamsaunt · Post by **liamsaunt** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 2:48 pm

Where is the link to your full set of pictures that you mention? You got some great sunset shots and I would like to see the others.

I am glad you had such a relaxing trip. It sounded like a really fun time.

Xislandgirl · Post by **Xislandgirl** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 2:54 pm

liamsaunt wrote:Where is the link to your full set of pictures that you mention? You got some great sunset shots and I would like to see the others.

I am glad you had such a relaxing trip. It sounded like a really fun time.

Oops! Here you go
http://travel.webshots.com/album/579292 ... ost=travel

PA Girl · Post by **PA Girl** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 3:41 pm

We had such a wonderful lunch at Gladys' during our last trip. I think a pre-airport lunch there is a great idea!

Diana2 · Post by **Diana2** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 3:47 pm

I've loved every trip report. We always go with a "no plan" agenda so I can totally relate to this trip. Thanks for taking us along.

LysaC · Post by **LysaC** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 4:29 pm

what!? no! i read all trip reports and your was wonderful. that sunset view made me think of the froggy sounds at night on the island and i got goosebumps.

i usually don't comment on trip reports cuz i'm reading installments as a qucik break during work...

vi lover · Post by **vi lover** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 4:54 pm

Really did enjoy your report! I appreciate you taking the time to bring us with you. I tend to read the installments, then comment on the last one.

Glad you had a great time!

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