USVI-On-Line

Posted: **Sat Feb 19, 2011 2:56 pm**

We're planning a summer trip that will possibly extend into September and I'm wondering if the smoothie shack on Ajax Peak closes for the season like many restaurants?

I would be devastated without my almost daily mango smoothie.

Thanks!

Posted: **Sat Feb 19, 2011 5:48 pm**

They usually do close for a short period during time of year you said you will be there. Keep your fingers crossed they will be open!

Posted: **Mon Feb 21, 2011 8:28 am**

Does the Smoothie Shack Close?
When it rains!
Sorry, don't know about September but I know he kinda makes his own hours. We rented Bayview which is a short walk from the stand and missed him a couple of times because he didn't open in the rain.

Posted: **Mon Feb 21, 2011 8:45 am**

We were on Mamey Peak in early October and the Shack was closed. There was som action there one day, but they were just getting prepared and were not open for business. It was definitely a bummer, but i can understand it. The Island was pretty quiet at that time.

Posted: **Mon Feb 21, 2011 11:19 am**

Puddlejumper wrote:They usually do close for a short period during time of year you said you will be there. Keep your fingers crossed they will be open!

Silly question, but where exactly is the "smoothie shack on Ajax Peak"? My on-island geography isn't the best yet.

By the way, from St John to Phoenix ... that's quite a change, puddlejumper!!

Posted: **Mon Feb 21, 2011 11:36 am**

stampede chuck wrote:
Puddlejumper wrote:They usually do close for a short period during time of year you said you will be there. Keep your fingers crossed they will be open!
Silly question, but where exactly is the "smoothie shack on Ajax Peak"? My on-island geography isn't the best yet.

By the way, from St John to Phoenix ... that's quite a change, puddlejumper!!

Colombo's Smoothie Shack is a semi-permantly "parked" van on Centerline at the intersection of North Shore.
Or you can think of it this way, it is on Centerline near the top of the hill above Coral Bay.

Posted: **Mon Feb 21, 2011 1:57 pm**

stampede chuck wrote:
By the way, from St John to Phoenix ... that's quite a change, puddlejumper!!

I just moved from one beach to another. So I am told. Still looking for the blue water. Anybody seen it around here, can't find it.

Posted: **Mon Feb 21, 2011 3:28 pm**

Puddlejumper wrote:
I just moved from one beach to another. So I am told. Still looking for the blue water. Anybody seen it around here, can't find it.

It's called Lake Powell!

Posted: **Mon Feb 21, 2011 3:33 pm**

Thanks "toes in the sand". We'll be on the lookout for it in a few weeks.

"Puddlejumper", we have a place in the East Valley that's about 20 minutes from Saguaro Lake. Lots of watersports, but I don't know about beaches and the water's not all that blue either.

Posted: **Mon Feb 21, 2011 5:23 pm**

Stampede Chuck, I am actually in Queen Creek. Plan on spending a lot of time at Saguaro. All this sand around me and no beach. lol.

California Girl, Powell is on our to do list. It is just a bit too far for a day trip.

Missing that Smoothie van. Last time I was there, donkeys came running full steam down the dirt path just next to the van. They ran right between the road and the van. One stopped. It was the dark haired baby. Stayed long enough to get some attention from my group that was visiting from NC. Great memory.

Posted: **Tue Feb 22, 2011 2:46 pm**

how about a visual

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmhouse/4754352857/" title="Smoothie Truck by matt house, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/475 ... d398cb.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Smoothie Truck"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmhouse/4754352939/" title="Smoothies by matt house, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/475 ... 5a4531.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="Smoothies"></a>

I wouldn't mind being there right now after a long morning at a beach

Posted: **Tue Feb 22, 2011 3:51 pm**

jmhouse wrote:how about a visual

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmhouse/4754352857/" title="Smoothie Truck by matt house, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/475 ... d398cb.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Smoothie Truck"></a>

I wouldn't mind being there right now after a long morning at a beach

Great shot, the road running behind the young lady at the stand is Centerline headed up to Bordeaux Mtn. and the wide spot in the road is the intersection of North Shore road that will take you down to Annaberg and Leinster.

Posted: **Tue Feb 22, 2011 8:12 pm**

Thanks for the directions and pics. We'll have to stop by this time.

Posted: **Wed Feb 23, 2011 2:29 pm**

Stampede Chuck, you will likely get asked if you want your smoothie "St. John Style"...which means with rum. I actually prefer them without, I could live on virgin mango smoothies from the smoothie stand...though some days they are better than others, depending on who makes it.

Also, a word of advice, make sure to pull completely off the road when you stop. It can be tricky because there isn't a lot of parking but lots of people leave their vehicles half in the road and rightfully so get scolded.