Seventeen more days in paradise, final

msgcolleen · Post by **msgcolleen** » Mon Aug 29, 2011 11:10 pm

Bravo Becky!
Thanks so much for sharing your fabulous vacation with us! You are the master of trip reporting, finding all the cool underwater creatures, chef extraordinaire, underwater handstand queen and the coolest aunt a kid could ever have!!

So glad we got to meet you and your crew at the BB! Your love for STJ is contagious and makes me want to go back ASAP~

Patty · Post by **Patty** » Tue Aug 30, 2011 6:34 am

I always love your trip reports and the pictures just tell it all. Thanks for sharing!

SOonthebeach · Post by **SOonthebeach** » Tue Aug 30, 2011 9:38 am

Fabulous reports again- love your pics and reporting- thanks so much for sharing! Sounds like a perfect trip, even with a few glitches (what trip wouldn't have them)? Congrats to the new snorkeler! I love it when kids discover the whole new world under there.

augie · Post by **augie** » Tue Aug 30, 2011 11:09 am

Great TR as usual. Your extended family has no idea how lucky they are to have had you and John there with them for their STJ indoctrination!

Pickle · Post by **Pickle** » Tue Aug 30, 2011 12:15 pm

Excellent report as always, Becky. I dream about taking my family to St. John but they are just too far away. Happy to hear you all had a wonderful time. I guess no more Disney trips for you!

Oh, love the way you handstand in the water.

Jen East End · Post by **Jen East End** » Tue Aug 30, 2011 5:33 pm

Great trip report, love the underwater pics, great that you know what they are too! You learned me somethin! Thanks!

GotToGetAway · Post by **GotToGetAway** » Tue Aug 30, 2011 10:08 pm

So I've been dying to ask how villa living was with newbies? I know it was a concern for you before the trip. Any recommendations for what to do/not to do to all get along and pitch in?
And, how was it with two vehicles? Were you happy to have your own jeep, or would one large vehicle sufficed?

liamsaunt · Post by **liamsaunt** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:58 am

Sanddollar, we were actually home in time for the earthquake and Irene. The only other time I have experienced an earthquake was on St. John!

Mnfun2be me, the pictures were taken with either a Canon D10 or a Canon G12, both above and underwater. Of the two I prefer the G12.

Pickle, no more Disney trips is exactly what I am hoping for!

Gottoget away, the villa was just fine. John and I paid for the trip, so there wasn’t any discussion over who got what room etc. We assigned people their spaces. Same thing with chores. I assigned people their tasks at the beginning of the trip. Everyone pitched in based on their ability and interests. Nobody complained and everyone helped out. I guess my recommendation would be to let people know in advance what it is that you are expecting them to do to help keep things running smoothly. That prevents resentment.

The two vehicles worked out great. Even though we were usually in the same place, having the two jeeps allowed for some separation: like the day that the guys snorkeled Great Lameshur while everyone else was at Little Lameshur. And of course, when I got a flat tire at Gibney, having the second car meant that we were not stranded at the beach. Plus two vehicles= more room for beach chairs, coolers, etc.

Jan&MikeVa · Post by **Jan&MikeVa** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 11:09 am

Becky it sounds and looks like such a wonderful trip

:) What fun it must have been for you to share your favorite place with your niece and nephew! I'm amazed that you guys were together for 17 days.....that's a long time. Hoping you and John will get back for like you said, an adult trip!
I'm guessing you've gotten the kids hooked on STJ, most especially snorkeling.

Question: What is Saint John Prime?

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 7:59 pm

This has been a wonderful trip report! I can now tell the difference between a feather duster worm and a lionfish! I don't know how you spot all those octopi either! I'm still not sure I see the one that's hiding in your 2nd picture!

How wonderful for the kids to be introduced to snorkeling by you! You are so incredibly patient and you are able to teach them about the things they are seeing. I bet Callie's mind was blown when she finally saw all that stuff underwater! I'm sure you have 'em hooked now, and like Pickle said, no more Disney trips for you! Yay!

"and I don’t flash in restaurants." - LMAO!

Wanda Creech · Post by **Wanda Creech** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:20 pm

I always enjoy your underwater pictures. They are so clear and you just seem to get amazing things to
take pictures of. Thanks for the info on the pictures too.

jayseadee · Post by **jayseadee** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:25 pm

Great report Becky.

STJ charm necklace? Will need to visit Bamboo next trip.

linne · Post by **linne** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 6:21 am

I have just read your 3 reports and as usually admired
your way of writing, your underwater pics, your food pics etc. . It must have been nice for you and John
to be able to show your family STJ. I'm sure the children always will remember this trip. And you are
really a nice Liams aunt.

Linne

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