The sunsets at Cane Garden Bay are said to be the most beautiful in the BVI. I would tend to agree.
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Showing posts with label BVI. Show all posts
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Friends from far
We have had a wonderful two weeks in BVI and it is soon time for us to move on. We had a great time with Peter, Bettina, Jaspar and Lone from Denmark, Stefan and Anna who are here on SY Ayama (photo below) and our on board guest, Antje. Antje is heading back to Canada with a nice tan and a few bruises. Well, I guess I have to explain the bruises. We all have a few, especially at the beginning when we are still getting used to the movement of the boat and the small spaces. I think, other than the bruises, she has thoroughly enjoyed her vacation,
We had a farewell BBQ aboard 'no drama' with the Danes at Great Harbour on Jost Van Dyke island.
This is the rum distillery at Cane Garden Bay which is supposedly still in operation. It is a little doubtful to us, but they say they produce several thousand gallons of rum per year.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Island hopping in BVI
We have had some really great days Island hopping, snorkeling, enjoying beautiful sunsets, and of course the island tradition of happy hour with rum punches and painkillers. Don't ask me what is in a painkiller, but the way they mix drinks here you only need one!
We have seen a great variety of fish snorkeling around. The cutest is the hermit crabs who love to take ownership of old conch shells. Eric brought one up to the boat for a visit.
We also got some nice conch and with a little determination and help from some you tube videos, Eric and Jens got them out of the shell and made delicious conch salad. A couple of the shells were given to Benitta and Antje and the rest were donated to the Hermit crabs.
We had a great day exploring the rocks at The Baths on Virgin Gourda. Really interesting rock formations.
The cruise time between islands is usually under an hour. We just sit back and enjoy the scenery.
Antje is having a great time. Luckily the seas have been very calm and the journey gap has been pleasant.
Tonight we will have a nice dinner at a restaurant. I'm looking forward to a juicy steak with a nice baked potato. I love fish, but we haven't had steak since Christmas... !!!
We also got some nice conch and with a little determination and help from some you tube videos, Eric and Jens got them out of the shell and made delicious conch salad. A couple of the shells were given to Benitta and Antje and the rest were donated to the Hermit crabs.
The cruise time between islands is usually under an hour. We just sit back and enjoy the scenery.
Antje is having a great time. Luckily the seas have been very calm and the journey gap has been pleasant.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
BVI Feb 7 to 10
The British Virgen Islands experience ...
Definitely a paradise location and ideal for the casual sailor. The distance between islands is quite short, the scenery is beautiful and the water is a lovely 27 degrees Celsius.
We spent the first two nights at the Nanny Cay marina. It turned out to be an excellent choice. They had a large Budget Marine store for Jens and a lovely beach and pool for the rest of us.
We left from there dat before yesterday, went through the Sir Francis Drake channel around Beef IsIand and across to Monkey Point. We met up with Peter and Bettina, friends from Denmark who are here on vacation. We snorkeled and swam before heading out to Scrub Island where we took a slip at the new posh marina and resort. The prices were a bit extravagant so we cooked on the boat and partied on Peter's boat till the wee hours. Let me tell you what I think expensive is. The small grocery shop was charging $4.95 for one liter of milk and $1.50 for a can of coke. That would be $14.50 for a 12 pack compared to $5.99 back home,
The next day we headed out to "the dogs" for some snorkeling. Great variety of fish and corals. Then we scooched over to virgin gourda island to moor for the night. We took a cab ride up to Hog Heaven for lunch today and saw the view from one of the highest points of the islands. Gorgeous view, great ribs and it feels like it is now time for a wee nap.
Living in paradise can make one a little tired.
Definitely a paradise location and ideal for the casual sailor. The distance between islands is quite short, the scenery is beautiful and the water is a lovely 27 degrees Celsius.
We spent the first two nights at the Nanny Cay marina. It turned out to be an excellent choice. They had a large Budget Marine store for Jens and a lovely beach and pool for the rest of us.
We left from there dat before yesterday, went through the Sir Francis Drake channel around Beef IsIand and across to Monkey Point. We met up with Peter and Bettina, friends from Denmark who are here on vacation. We snorkeled and swam before heading out to Scrub Island where we took a slip at the new posh marina and resort. The prices were a bit extravagant so we cooked on the boat and partied on Peter's boat till the wee hours. Let me tell you what I think expensive is. The small grocery shop was charging $4.95 for one liter of milk and $1.50 for a can of coke. That would be $14.50 for a 12 pack compared to $5.99 back home,
The next day we headed out to "the dogs" for some snorkeling. Great variety of fish and corals. Then we scooched over to virgin gourda island to moor for the night. We took a cab ride up to Hog Heaven for lunch today and saw the view from one of the highest points of the islands. Gorgeous view, great ribs and it feels like it is now time for a wee nap.
Living in paradise can make one a little tired.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Our new crew member.
Antje has joined the crew of SY Segwun yesterday, appropriately sporting her Segwun t-shirt. She will join us for 10 days of Island hopping. A quick note to Gordon... We don't have your email address, so please send us mail at sy.segwun@gmail.com. Antje has arrived safe and sound and thanks Monte for the gift. (very funny, we hope we don't encounter such a situation). :).
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