So Good, So Good, So Good! Realtime trip report
So Good, So Good, So Good! Realtime trip report
Hey folks, MarciaMarciaMarcia here. Since the board already has a beloved Marcia and Pete, I thought I'd do a little sreenname makeover.
I'm sure heaven is fabulous but how could it have anything on this glorious patch of earth and sea? Yesterday was long but worth every step. We flew Jet Blue to San Juan, then Cape Air to STT....both on time.
Just missed the 4:00 pm ferry so popped into Drakes for the inaugural adult beverage(sorry but the airport rum punch isn't official) and a couple of virgins for the utes. The 5:30 ferry left right on time and we sat upstairs because it was shaping up to be a beautiful night. The air was crystal clear and the ride was a delight. I could seriously weep as we approach Cruz Bay.
I recorded our message in the sand for posterity and incase it was too dark for the webcam to pick up. Upside down So Good. Red Sox fans have a special fondness for that expression. It must be repeated three times for good luck.
Gallows' porter was there waiting for us and we checked right in. St. John Adventures...located right in the little shop on the property had stocked our place with some provisions and snacks which was great because none of us had eaten since breakfast. All of us were too tired to go out so Uncle Joe came to the rescue. Agent 86 ran down to pick it up while #2 son (he's 10 and #1 is 16) and I went for a dip. The pool was nippy but the hot tub was just right. Not a soul out there but us and the stars.
The BBQ hit the spot as always but they were slammed and had run out of the macaroni salad...bummer.....I suppose we'll live.
By this time it's 10ish and the kids are crashed on the pull out couch. 86 and I enjoy the balcony overlooking a moonlit Cruz Bay. Ahhhhh....so good, so good, so good!
TBC.....
I'm sure heaven is fabulous but how could it have anything on this glorious patch of earth and sea? Yesterday was long but worth every step. We flew Jet Blue to San Juan, then Cape Air to STT....both on time.
Just missed the 4:00 pm ferry so popped into Drakes for the inaugural adult beverage(sorry but the airport rum punch isn't official) and a couple of virgins for the utes. The 5:30 ferry left right on time and we sat upstairs because it was shaping up to be a beautiful night. The air was crystal clear and the ride was a delight. I could seriously weep as we approach Cruz Bay.
I recorded our message in the sand for posterity and incase it was too dark for the webcam to pick up. Upside down So Good. Red Sox fans have a special fondness for that expression. It must be repeated three times for good luck.
Gallows' porter was there waiting for us and we checked right in. St. John Adventures...located right in the little shop on the property had stocked our place with some provisions and snacks which was great because none of us had eaten since breakfast. All of us were too tired to go out so Uncle Joe came to the rescue. Agent 86 ran down to pick it up while #2 son (he's 10 and #1 is 16) and I went for a dip. The pool was nippy but the hot tub was just right. Not a soul out there but us and the stars.
The BBQ hit the spot as always but they were slammed and had run out of the macaroni salad...bummer.....I suppose we'll live.
By this time it's 10ish and the kids are crashed on the pull out couch. 86 and I enjoy the balcony overlooking a moonlit Cruz Bay. Ahhhhh....so good, so good, so good!
TBC.....
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It's raining so we have an excuse to chill and enjoy a little breakfast at home. RIP Chilly Billy's sniff. I'm so glad we asked to have some unhealthy vacation food incidentals stocked in the fridge.
86 picked up the car from St. John Car Rental, a Jeep Liberty which he said is not new but just fine. This is our first time with them, we usually rent from Conrad Sutton who we love, but I waited too long to reserve and they were booked. So far so good with StJCR.
Incidentally, this is our fourth time at Gallows, 9th to STJ, 12th to the VIs. We are ruined for anywhere else in the Caribbean. In our book, nothing compares.
I love everyting about Gallows except their pillows which are....on the dense side. Sooo, since we subscribe to the why pack light when the kitchen sink is just begging to come along theory of travel, I picked up one of those plastic packing aids that you can put something fluffy in then squeeze the air out to make smaller. So, I packed my own fabulous, squishy down pillow. No one else cared about the pillow quality and further they even had a few laughs at my expense over the whole thing so I just packed one for moi. Who's crying now?
It's starting to clear I think so the plan is to head to Gibney, our favorite. Life is good. I apologize in advance for the posting style. I have been advised in the past that I am the mistress of the grammatically incorrect run on sentence. There are worse problems, I suppose.
TBC....
86 picked up the car from St. John Car Rental, a Jeep Liberty which he said is not new but just fine. This is our first time with them, we usually rent from Conrad Sutton who we love, but I waited too long to reserve and they were booked. So far so good with StJCR.
Incidentally, this is our fourth time at Gallows, 9th to STJ, 12th to the VIs. We are ruined for anywhere else in the Caribbean. In our book, nothing compares.
I love everyting about Gallows except their pillows which are....on the dense side. Sooo, since we subscribe to the why pack light when the kitchen sink is just begging to come along theory of travel, I picked up one of those plastic packing aids that you can put something fluffy in then squeeze the air out to make smaller. So, I packed my own fabulous, squishy down pillow. No one else cared about the pillow quality and further they even had a few laughs at my expense over the whole thing so I just packed one for moi. Who's crying now?
It's starting to clear I think so the plan is to head to Gibney, our favorite. Life is good. I apologize in advance for the posting style. I have been advised in the past that I am the mistress of the grammatically incorrect run on sentence. There are worse problems, I suppose.
TBC....
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Liamsaunt, we're in 12D until tomorrow. We booked late and the only option was to change units after 2 nights. I'll admit that 12D could stand a face lift and that it is not as well appointed in terms of amenities as some others we've stayed in but we love the harbor view and breezes. Tomorrow we move to 8C until the 26th. I've seen photos of the new kitchen renovation and it looks positively Liamsaunt worthy!.
Sherban...I'm an old Get Smart buff....this link's for you http://www.elite.net/~gurpal/tv/getsmart.mid
It never really cleared today with patches of light rain all day. We ended up in Coral Bay and had a late lunch at Shipwreck. As usual, the food was as fresh as can be. The boys had the gazpacho and blackened shrimp app with the dill sauce. The grouper with curry and mango salsa was as delicious as we remembered and the grilled mahi sandwich with citrus butter was good, too. The only suggestion I have is that the gazpacho doesn't seem to have that spicy kick that made us fall in love with it. It was super fresh and nicely chilled but something was missing besides those great pewter crocks it used to be served in. I doubt anyone will be hungry for dinner. We'll either go out for a snack later or order something in. We really aren't very exciting.
After lunch we stopped by Mongoose Junction with everyone else in town. I like the Peruvian shop where Donald Schnell's used to be and bought a couple of pairs of unique earrings. The guys spent their time at Big Planet. I'm looking forward to saying hi to Ruth and co and replenishing our stock of Cruz Bay Grill Rub and hot sauces from St. John Spice .
Sherban...I'm an old Get Smart buff....this link's for you http://www.elite.net/~gurpal/tv/getsmart.mid
It never really cleared today with patches of light rain all day. We ended up in Coral Bay and had a late lunch at Shipwreck. As usual, the food was as fresh as can be. The boys had the gazpacho and blackened shrimp app with the dill sauce. The grouper with curry and mango salsa was as delicious as we remembered and the grilled mahi sandwich with citrus butter was good, too. The only suggestion I have is that the gazpacho doesn't seem to have that spicy kick that made us fall in love with it. It was super fresh and nicely chilled but something was missing besides those great pewter crocks it used to be served in. I doubt anyone will be hungry for dinner. We'll either go out for a snack later or order something in. We really aren't very exciting.
After lunch we stopped by Mongoose Junction with everyone else in town. I like the Peruvian shop where Donald Schnell's used to be and bought a couple of pairs of unique earrings. The guys spent their time at Big Planet. I'm looking forward to saying hi to Ruth and co and replenishing our stock of Cruz Bay Grill Rub and hot sauces from St. John Spice .
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