Trip Report - Day 1 (October 2, 2012)

ski2play · Post by **ski2play** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 9:42 am

Hello fellow St John lovers, yay, we are back on the Rock. Thought we would try, yes try, no promises, to send you a sniglet of love from the islands each day for the next 8 days. Hope this helps each of you who, like me, seem to need a little island fix to get through the days we are not here.

Left Rochester NY yesterday at 6:00 am, traveling through Baltimore, San Juan, and finally, St Thomas. Woot Woot, a very uneventful trip. We came with carryons only hoping to catch the 4 pm ferry to St John. But, alas, only one other couple thought like we did, so we were left waiting for the taxi to fill after the others got their luggage. Detours are in place on the way to Red Hook so the trip was through mainly residential areas. It was fun to watch the first timers gasp at the twist in turns in the island roads. Once at Red Hook, there was ample time for a painkiller, which we enjoyed thoroughly! The first, always goes down so good!

Once on island, we were greated by Caribbean Villas and taken to Courtesy Rentals to pick up our jeep. Then off we were again to Reef Bay to view for the first time in person, Over the Rainbow, villa. pictures do not do it justice. Holy, view batman. We picked a winner. But alas, we needed food, so back to town, to St John Market to pick up provisions. Excellent quality on the produce and vegetables, many $$$ later, we were headed back to the villa, for grilled cheese and a salad, and, of course, some liquid sunshine (St John Brewers). Sad to say, we are getting old, and were to pooped to go out for a cocktail and dinner.

I must go, Husband has the gear backed and is ready to hike down into Reef Bay, a 15 minute walk from our villa, for some snorkling, sunning, and lunch. See you tomorrow.

GotToGetAway · Post by **GotToGetAway** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 10:07 am

Great report so far! Love the first day, always gives me butterflies.
Would love to see a picture of the view from the villa.

Barb Y · Post by **Barb Y** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 10:17 am

Yeah! So glad you like your home away from home. Hope you guys had an awesome time on the trail. Enjoy every second and thanks for sharing with those of us that are dreaming of being there.

stjchica · Post by **stjchica** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 10:52 am

Was wondering what airline you used..
Have a great time!!! Can't wait to hear more!

Pat · Post by **Pat** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 12:21 pm

Anxiously awaiting next installment...keep it coming!

msgcolleen · Post by **msgcolleen** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 1:34 pm

Thanks for the sniglet of love! Have fun & keep us posted~

ski2play · Post by **ski2play** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 1:41 pm

Hi Pat, Hi Barb, **waves from villa**

Stjchica, we flew down on Airtran to San Juan. We had points to use so the entire round trip flight was $20. We flew Jet Blue from San Juan to St Thomas for $268 total for two people round trip. Gotta love those points!

And last but not least Gottogetaway. Pictures of Reef Bay from the front of the villa

View from the back deck overlooking Fish Bay

EagleRayLover · Post by **EagleRayLover** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 2:15 pm

Looks like a great start to your eight day adventure! If I remember correctly, you guys bought a villa. Is this the villa you purchased? So lucky to be back on island!! Counting down the days!! Have fun!!

cocosmom · Post by **cocosmom** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 6:36 pm

Always liked the pics and location of the villa but worried about no AC in the bedroom ...how is it?

ski2play · Post by **ski2play** » Thu Oct 04, 2012 7:56 am

eagleray, you have a great memory! We have not closed on the villa we are trying to purchase. There is a xwife with an ax to grind that is part owner who is dragging her proverbial feet. We are down to look at a few different villas that caught our eye during this trip.

cocosmom, we were worried about no a/c in the bedrooms too. So far so good, it is definately not as comfortable as snuggling under a blanket in an a/c bedroom, but we have not had trouble falling asleep or waking up due to the lack of cold air. A tad bit humid is how I would describe it. Nothing a dip in the pool doesn't fix.

Chet · Post by **Chet** » Thu Oct 04, 2012 8:28 am

L & T - this is us waving good morning from high on Bordeaux.

ski2play · Post by **ski2play** » Thu Oct 04, 2012 8:38 am

Morning Chet, L & T waves back, can you see me now?

Chet · Post by **Chet** » Thu Oct 04, 2012 1:38 pm

Sorry - could not see...the morning sun was in my eyes, so we were off to Jumbie for the morning.

ColumbiaSCTraveler · Post by **ColumbiaSCTraveler** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 12:43 pm

Just got the opportunity to read your "live" trip reports. AMAZING! Thanks so much for sharing!
Now if only I can get in gear to finish MY trip report......
Thanks again for sharing!

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