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Posted: **Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:17 am**

This is the day we’ve been waiting for! A day on the water with Capt. John Brandi and Palm Tree Charters! What a great day! Capt John picked us up at the National Park Dock at the prescribed time, we filled out our customs forms, and we were off!
Capt. John:
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We wanted to do some primo snorkeling, so the captain took us first to Waterlemon Cay. Well, not really the cay, but along the trail to the cay. A place not really accessable by shore, but great entry off of a boat. The snorkeling was wonderful! Huge fans, huge Angels……I cannot put all of the photos on this report, but I’ll make them available after I get homs and put them in some sort of order. Another note, all the underwater pix were taken with our Canon D-10 we got just before our trip. They are unretouched, so when I get to my computer at home, they will be much better.
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After Waterlemon, we hit the Indians. Always a great snorkel stop. Jumped in and saw this guy:
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We then headed for lunch. Never been to Pirates Bight, so off we went! We always try to hit places we’ve never been, there are so many!
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If you ever have a chance to eat lunch at the Bight, do it! The background is to die for, and you have some pretty interesting dining companions:
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After a wonderful lunch, we headed to Smuggler’s Cove for some beach time and a blended drink on the beach made by Stevie. He runs the blender off of his car battery since there is no electricity:
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THEN…Off to Soggy Dollar! No trip is complete without hitting Soggy Dollar for Pain Killers and noodling!
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Holding on to the Painkiller is a challenge whilst noodling, but worth it!
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Caribert’s Posse noodling at White Bay:
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Like all good things, this too had to come to an end:
THE END…of White Bay
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Capt. John Brandi is one of those people who is instantly liked and trusted. I just want to send out a big THANK YOU for our day on the water, and I look forward to many, many, more! Trust me on this one, if you want a well organized wonderful day trip, call Sue at Palm Tree Charters!
Thanks John
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A quick stop for ribs at Uncle Joes, back to the villa, pool time, adult beverage time, and time to say good night to another perfect day in Paradise!
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Our last full day begins today…Boooooooo…..

Later ya’ll
-Bert

Posted: **Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:19 am**

Looks like you had a great trip, Bert! Your reports have been great, too!

Posted: **Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:27 am**

looks like a great day! even a day later

enjoy your last day!

Posted: **Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:50 am**

Love reading your real time trip reports. You do a great job!

Thank you!

Posted: **Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:53 am**

Hi Bert~

Sounds like a perfect day you had out with Captain John! I don't mind at all that this report was a day late...I don't know how you were able to post daily as you did. I think I may find that to be a real challenge...to give up some STJ time to send daily posts!

I can't wait to have my chance at it next week!

Enjoy your last day in paradise my new forum friend!

Best,
Jo

Posted: **Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:09 am**

Loving your live reports, Bert. Thank you!

We tried Pirates Bight for the first time in May. We LOVED it! We actually went twice. Great food, fun huge games (Jenga and Connect 4) and a great little beach. Such a fun spot! I couldn't believe I hadn't made it there before.

Boat days are always the best days!

Posted: **Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:15 am**

Love the boat day with Captain Brandi! Plan to copy you in a month or so

Glad it was so much fun and thanks for the awesome pics and posting live!

Posted: **Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:49 am**

What a great day you had! Capt John is such a wonderful man, and you're right you like him immediately and feel like you have known him forever!! We went to Pirates Bight/Norman last year with him, our first time there too! We didn't eat there, but what a great view!! Lovin' the reports! Keep 'em coming!!

Posted: **Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:54 am**

Awesome as always Bert!! Thanks for sharing.

Posted: **Wed Jun 16, 2010 10:16 am**

Sounds like a perfect day. It's amazing how fast time goes on STJ. I hope you enjoy your last day and thanks for taking us along

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Posted: **Wed Jun 16, 2010 10:48 am**

Jealous!! but so happy for you at the same time! What a beautiful day of bliss~~~ thanks Bert!

Posted: **Wed Jun 16, 2010 11:02 am**

When it gets closer to my trip in November, I'm putting a call out for anyone interested in doing this charter. I can't afford it on our own but would love to do that exact itinerary with 1 or 2 other couples.

Posted: **Wed Jun 16, 2010 11:03 am**

Sounds like a fantastic day! Our boat trip with Captain Brandi was one of the best parts of our recent vacation. He does a great job!

Posted: **Wed Jun 16, 2010 11:04 am**

How was BVI customs handled? Did you have to go to Tortola from Waterlemon?

Posted: **Wed Jun 16, 2010 7:52 pm**

And I must add that Caribert is a dancing machine.

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