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Rams head was calling us this morning. Gentle breezes made the hike comfortable and view worth the effort.

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The snorkel at blue cobblestone was a little murky today. We took time to lay on smooth blue stones when were done for a cheep heated massage.

Salt pond snorkel was good and we always spot turtles here.

We can't go to salt pond without stopping at Tourist trap. Our favorite the Boom Boom drinks. Larry was making pulled pork and gave us a taste. It was so good we plan on coming back on Tuesday for a sandwich.

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We usually eat breakfast in but went to Donkey Diner.I had stuffed french toast with homemade mango sauce. DH husband had Donkey scramble. Yuummmy!

Sunday we did not snorkel and just headed to Dennis Bay to relax and enjoy the water hitting the rocks.
Supper we got a pizza from Donkey Diner and watched the playoffs back at the house.

Monday we started at Annaberg plantation.Another place we have never been.

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Thanks to someone on the forum who recommended snorkeling at the 3 mooring balls when interning Linster bay. It was our favorite snorkel this trip,

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Tuesday we went to trunk bay to walk again and then went to Tourist trap for Larry's barbecue pulled pork sandwiches. They did not disappoint! He said whenever he makes them they sell out and he might add on to menu. I had 2 Boom booms and the light weight I am it was not a wise decision. I slept the afternoon away at the beach.We had a great supper at Aqua Bistro again tonight.

cindygad wrote:Thanks to someone on the forum who recommended snorkeling at the 3 mooring balls when interning Linster bay. It was our favorite snorkel this trip

That may have been me. Captain John Brandi made that suggestion to us, for which Leslie will be forever grateful!



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And that's why!

Tuesday we went to trunk bay to walk again and then went to Tourist trap for Larry's barbecue pulled pork sandwiches. They did not disappoint! He said whenever he makes them they sell out and he might add on to menu. I had 2 Boom booms and the light weight I am it was not a wise decision. I slept the afternoon away at the beach.We had a great supper at Aqua Bistro again tonight.

Nice report - thanks!

Thanks for the wonderful reports. Could you describe the location of the three mooring balls?

hoosierdaddy wrote:Thanks for the wonderful reports. Could you describe the location of the three mooring balls?

Not long after you leave the Annaberg parking lot and get on the Leinster Bay Trail, you'll see a series of three mooring balls fairly close to shore. They are well before you get to the little beach in the corner where most people end up.

Thanks Augie I am sure it was you too. We are forever grateful and one of the best tips we got on the forum.

We went back another time and did not even bother going to Waterlemon cay. It is that good of a snorkel to us.

You all have me so excited for our upcoming trip!
Augie, those were the pix of the picnic table(s)/ balcony that I PM'd you about from Cindy. Looks like a homerun!
Smiles-
MJ

Very very very cool. Thanks for the tip on the mooring balls at Leinster. I am curious, is this a much more shallow snorkel than at the cay? It looks like the spotted ray is in about 4 feet of water there.

It starts off shallow but entry is easy just have to be careful not to hit any corral. It is mostly 8 ft of water that drops off to reef at mooring balls about 20 feet there?

Great report- and thanks for the mooring balls tip- going to check that out!

BTW- you have an amazing eye for photography- your shots are fantastic. Kudos!

Thank You!!! for a wonderful report and pics -- you get the STJ vibe and are a wonderful example of the visitors that make our lives here a pleasure to share.