2013 Michigan Girls trip report part two
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 11:56 pm
Part one: http://virgin-islands-on-line.com/virgi ... =1&t=25215
Thursday
Thursday was for Salt Pond. Again up with the sunrise to do some work. Then off to the beach early (as always). We arrived about 8:30 and made the hike down to the beach. A perfect day (again) and a great beach spot. We even got my mother into the water.
100_0268 by heidifunk, on Flickr
The snorkel was good, although a little cloudy and sand covered as the surf had been up the previous few days. Followed some squid around for awhile.
100_0244 by heidifunk, on Flickr
Took the hike over to Drunk Bay, which was very cool. The girls made a unicorn
DSC_0036 by heidifunk, on Flickr
I made Rudolph the red nosed coral deer
DSC_0027 by heidifunk, on Flickr
A nod to the forum
DSC_0035 by heidifunk, on Flickr
We didn't make this one, but I thought it was cool.
DSC_0045 by heidifunk, on Flickr
Love the sound of the surf here
DSC_0033 by heidifunk, on Flickr
Back up to the villa for more pool time with cocktails
DSC_0084 by heidifunk, on Flickr
Somehow rum punches taste even better with this view
DSC_0049 by heidifunk, on Flickr
While lounging in the pool, I called into the villa to ask my daughter what time it was. Without missing a beat she replied “Five O'clock somewhere”. She is clearly my child. The dinner plan was spaghetti, however the stove was not working. We are adaptable however, and managed to cook it all out on the grill. Shortly after we finished eating maintenance showed up and fixed the problem. Apparently the gas had been turned off at the tank when it was refilled. Again, very impressed with the speed of the Cimmaron staff getting all the way up there to fix it. After dinner, the adults in the group headed into town for drinks and Innervisions at High Tide.
882709_583855664972658_486453845_o by heidifunk, on Flickr
Purple Drank shots
883875_583838358307722_1248813842_o by heidifunk, on Flickr
Got to meet Bigcheeze, Littlecheeze and Coconuts – sorry no pics
Chatting with the tables around us, we discovered our whole side of the bar was primarily people from Michigan, including one family from right by us in Grand Rapids.
The girls had stayed behind at the villa while we were there. This is what I discovered when downloading my pictures later that night
DSC_0014 by heidifunk, on Flickr
I was not amused, as it is quite a drop from that railing.
Friday
Annaberg and Cruz Bay day, as everyone but Sherry and I need a break from beach (amateurs!)
I didn't take a lot of photos there, as I took a ridiculous amount the trip before. The girls in the ruins
DSCN0052 by heidifunk, on Flickr
Mandatory stop at the overlook
DSCN0055 by heidifunk, on Flickr
Lunch was at the Iguana Grill and was very good. I had tuna tacos and some wings. I'm not a big fan of wings, but theirs were really good. Some shopping, then back to the villa to get ready for dinner. It was Friday, so Aqua Bistro was a must. Gotta love that Ponzu Tuna! Sorry no food pics, I was remiss in my duties as photographer.
To bed early tonight, as tomorrow was planned for our BVI day!
To be continued...
Thursday
Thursday was for Salt Pond. Again up with the sunrise to do some work. Then off to the beach early (as always). We arrived about 8:30 and made the hike down to the beach. A perfect day (again) and a great beach spot. We even got my mother into the water.
100_0268 by heidifunk, on Flickr
The snorkel was good, although a little cloudy and sand covered as the surf had been up the previous few days. Followed some squid around for awhile.
100_0244 by heidifunk, on Flickr
Took the hike over to Drunk Bay, which was very cool. The girls made a unicorn
DSC_0036 by heidifunk, on Flickr
I made Rudolph the red nosed coral deer
DSC_0027 by heidifunk, on Flickr
A nod to the forum
DSC_0035 by heidifunk, on Flickr
We didn't make this one, but I thought it was cool.
DSC_0045 by heidifunk, on Flickr
Love the sound of the surf here
DSC_0033 by heidifunk, on Flickr
Back up to the villa for more pool time with cocktails
DSC_0084 by heidifunk, on Flickr
Somehow rum punches taste even better with this view
DSC_0049 by heidifunk, on Flickr
While lounging in the pool, I called into the villa to ask my daughter what time it was. Without missing a beat she replied “Five O'clock somewhere”. She is clearly my child. The dinner plan was spaghetti, however the stove was not working. We are adaptable however, and managed to cook it all out on the grill. Shortly after we finished eating maintenance showed up and fixed the problem. Apparently the gas had been turned off at the tank when it was refilled. Again, very impressed with the speed of the Cimmaron staff getting all the way up there to fix it. After dinner, the adults in the group headed into town for drinks and Innervisions at High Tide.
882709_583855664972658_486453845_o by heidifunk, on Flickr
Purple Drank shots
883875_583838358307722_1248813842_o by heidifunk, on Flickr
Got to meet Bigcheeze, Littlecheeze and Coconuts – sorry no pics
Chatting with the tables around us, we discovered our whole side of the bar was primarily people from Michigan, including one family from right by us in Grand Rapids.
The girls had stayed behind at the villa while we were there. This is what I discovered when downloading my pictures later that night
DSC_0014 by heidifunk, on Flickr
I was not amused, as it is quite a drop from that railing.
Friday
Annaberg and Cruz Bay day, as everyone but Sherry and I need a break from beach (amateurs!)
I didn't take a lot of photos there, as I took a ridiculous amount the trip before. The girls in the ruins
DSCN0052 by heidifunk, on Flickr
Mandatory stop at the overlook
DSCN0055 by heidifunk, on Flickr
Lunch was at the Iguana Grill and was very good. I had tuna tacos and some wings. I'm not a big fan of wings, but theirs were really good. Some shopping, then back to the villa to get ready for dinner. It was Friday, so Aqua Bistro was a must. Gotta love that Ponzu Tuna! Sorry no food pics, I was remiss in my duties as photographer.
To bed early tonight, as tomorrow was planned for our BVI day!
To be continued...
