Departure Day - Trip report

Hawaii · Post by **Hawaii** » Sat Aug 27, 2011 9:33 am

I was up very early this morning just so I could enjoy every second we had left on STJ. It was another gorgeous day and we hated to leave. We were all packed from the night before so we opened a bottle of champagne to enjoy on the deck - the kids had juice. I took lots more pictures of the view from our villa Casa Bueno but unfortunately for some odd reason I can't post them with the card. I think my computer is too slow for the card or it is an old card - who knows but you can not beat the view we had from Casa Bueno. We locked up and drove to STJ Car rental where my husband waited till they opened. The kids and I walked with the bags to get our tickets.

I told the kids to write a message in the sand and then I told them to wave at the spice cam as I had told my sister and parents to look on the webcam. They got a real kick out of seeing the kids on the spicecam. On the ferry we went and headed to STT where a smiling Rachel was waiting for us. When we come back to STJ we will pay the extra money to have Rachel. She is such a sweetheart and such a special person. This was a trip of a lifetime and we will never forget it. Until we see STJ again, we will cherish the memories we made and be grateful that we were lucky enough to experience such a beautiful place.

islandjo2010 · Post by **islandjo2010** » Sat Aug 27, 2011 10:42 am

Absolutely gorgeous photo to end with!

I know you have STJ in your blood like I do now and you will return someday!

All the best and we will talk soon!

Nancie-Pa · Post by **Nancie-Pa** » Sat Aug 27, 2011 10:47 am

Welcome to the tribe, Hawaii! You are now an official St.Johnaholic!

Isn't it amazing how this place gets to you. Can't explain it, but I'm glad I'm hooked.
I enjoyed reading your TRs and looking at the pics. Thanks for sharing.

CBama · Post by **CBama** » Sat Aug 27, 2011 1:09 pm

enjoyed your reports....

i liked the view from the High Tide pic also....

wondering if a sunset view is important at the villa since not sure we would be at the villa at that time of day?? guess it depends on if you are eating dinner at the villa or out....

msgcolleen · Post by **msgcolleen** » Sat Aug 27, 2011 5:11 pm

I hate departure day!

Let's call it "One day closer to the day I return day!" That's better!

Loved your reports and look forward to hearing about your next trip in 2012!

PA Girl · Post by **PA Girl** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 5:31 pm

I think I need to start a departure day champagne breakfast tradition!

SOonthebeach · Post by **SOonthebeach** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 7:32 pm

I agree- love champagne for breakfast- helps to ease that walk of woe just a little. GLad ya'll had such an awesome time- thanks for sharing it! I'm sure you will be back soon....

Jen East End · Post by **Jen East End** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 9:19 pm

Great trip report! Love this last picture, great way to soak it up right to the end. Thanks for sharing with us!

liamsaunt · Post by **liamsaunt** » Mon Aug 29, 2011 8:57 am

Really enjoyed your report. Champagne breakfast...that's an idea that I think I will steal for next time!

onthelake · Post by **onthelake** » Mon Aug 29, 2011 10:06 am

Thanks ... Loved your reports!

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