St. John veterans, what's on your bucket list?

Chicken · Post by **Chicken** » Sun Jun 12, 2011 11:47 pm

OK. No Beach Bar, no Trunk Bay. For those of you who make the yearly pilgrimage (or more) to "The Rock," what are some things you still want to try but haven't yet?

My top 5...OK, top 6:

1. Have some garlic chicken and conch fritters at Vie's. Been trying for 10 years and I can never seem to catch her open.

2. Jump off the Willy T.

3. Snorkel Kiddle Bay.

4. Have a beach BBQ with friends at Lamshur.

5. Hike Peace Hill and Denis Bay.

6. Ring the bell at Skinny's and buy a round for everyone!

msgcolleen · Post by **msgcolleen** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 9:04 am

Does your ticker say you will be on STJ for 7 weeks? If so, you'll be able to do everything on your bucket list and more!!

Your list kinda looks like my list except I have snorkeled Kiddle Bay. If you snorkel to the right towards Grootpan it's pretty amazing!
Here's my bucket list for our upcoming trip:
BVI trip on Palm Tree Charters and maybe jump off the Willy T.
Snorkel Haulover north and south and eat at Vie's
Visit Denis Bay and Lameshures
Stay at Caneel Bay
Reef Bay Hike
Dinner at Plancha Del Mar and Rhumblines and La Tapa!

That's about it!

liamsaunt · Post by **liamsaunt** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 10:22 am

The one thing I keep meaning to do but haven't is to hike to Brown Bay and snorkel there. I'd also like to explore some of the bays on the east end that are accessible via boat.

Finally, I'd really like to see a leatherback turtle but I think I would have to visit St. Croix to have a chance for that.

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 10:32 am

I want to snorkel the Haulovers & do the Reef Bay hike with the NPS.

Seasister · Post by **Seasister** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 11:10 am

I am drafting my list by reading this thread.

Hiking is something I'd like to do on the island, but since we are going in July, we'll wait and see how hot and how many bugs there are. The kids aren't as excited to hike as we are.

I'd also like to get a diving license to extend our experience, but with snorkeling as good as it is, I just can't get motivated to do it.

piscesgirl0314 · Post by **piscesgirl0314** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:03 pm

I'd like to jump off the Willy T as well...each trip we go to a different beach, try a new restaurant...we' re just so damn glad to be back we try not to make any real plans...when we first started going we had stuff planned...not so much anymore...

augie · Post by **augie** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 2:35 pm

We've managed to whittle our list down considerably the last couple of years, but among the remaining items are:

Watch the sunset from Zozo's (never have been there).

Visit and shop at Josephine's Greens.

Hike the Yowzi Point Trail and snorkel off of the point there.

Have a villa gravity day.

Hike to Ram Head to watch the full moon rise.

Night snorkel.

EDIT: Almost forgot a biggie - see Inner Visions perform live. Thought we had this one taken care of this past spring, but American Airlines had other ideas...

Chet · Post by **Chet** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 5:32 pm

augie wrote:Watch the sunset from Zozo's (never have been there).
We will make reservations at the bar upstairs...

Visit and shop at Josephine's Greens.
* Bring back a bag full...

Hike the Yawzi Point Trail and snorkel off of the point there.
* Big rocks and deep water just inside the west end of the point...

Have a villa gravity day.
* Way too easy -

Hike to Ram Head to watch the full moon rise.
* Watch out for the jumbies...

Night snorkel.
* I am bringing a dive light...

EDIT: Almost forgot a biggie - see Inner Visions perform live. Thought we had this one taken care of this past spring, but American Airlines had other ideas...

P-600 · Post by **P-600** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 5:37 pm

I just want to live there. Is that too much to ask

jayseadee · Post by **jayseadee** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 7:07 pm

Brunch at Miss Lucy's - hope to get it done next trip.

EagleRayLover · Post by **EagleRayLover** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 7:07 am

Chet wrote:
augie wrote:Watch the sunset from Zozo's (never have been there).
We will make reservations at the bar upstairs...

Visit and shop at Josephine's Greens.
* Bring back a bag full...

Hike the Yawzi Point Trail and snorkel off of the point there.
* Big rocks and deep water just inside the west end of the point...

Have a villa gravity day.
* Way too easy -

Hike to Ram Head to watch the full moon rise.
* Watch out for the jumbies...

Night snorkel.
* I am bringing a dive light...

EDIT: Almost forgot a biggie - see Inner Visions perform live. Thought we had this one taken care of this past spring, but American Airlines had other ideas...

can Barb and I come on your dates? and Chet I heard no mention of a second visit with Cooper???

mahojim · Post by **mahojim** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 1:34 pm

I guess mine would be to meet Guy Benjamin, as well as Sloop Jones.
Would love one of his "one of a kind" shirts...
Also to enjoy a picnic on any one of the beaches with friends from the forum...
I always seem to miss the (other) good stuff...

Smiles-
MJ

Chicken · Post by **Chicken** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 2:25 pm

Thanks for all of the great responses. My list is longer now

Can't wait for October to roll around!

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St. John veterans, what's on your bucket list?

St. John veterans, what's on your bucket list?