Today we headed to Soper's Hole to say hi to Debs and Scott at their new Island Surf and Saillocation. Their new 'office' is air-conditioned and very comfortable. Gary had fun checking out some of their new long boards. They were off on a morning delivery so we said a quick good-bye and promised to stop back another afternoon for happy hour.It was then off to Island Time at Nanny Cay to arrange for a boat rental. We completed our paper work, did our pre-trip briefing and checked out Emily, the 22-foot Contender the boat we've been assigned. We rented Emilie last year and she's a fine vessel. We'll be able to pick her up early due to a boat delivery, so this year I'm lobbying for us to sneak in a trip to Monkey Point for early morning snorkeling, then over to Jost Van Dyke.
Afterwards, we headed back to Casa Allamanda for some limin' before heading over to Trellis Bay in the mid-afternoon to hook up with Chef Davide for a trip to Wali Nikiti on Scrub Island.
Everything in the Caribbean, as Gary and I learned from a year of managing a resort in the southern Caribbean, is about the boat. Observing the supplies on the dock being loaded aboard the Scrub Island Resort boat, and others headed for Virgin Gorda, really brought back some memories. We later shared with Chef Davide that the frozen food order for our resort only came once a year. He was amazed!
Chef Davide finally appeared on the dock and we took the next boat over to Scrub Island. Scrub Island Resort is very beautiful and it's hard to describe the architecture--it's definitely not classic Caribbean. Lots of natural materials have been used and it appears as they've spared no expense. Available slips were plentiful, but I expect over time that will change. While almost complete, they are still running Cat-6 on the docks and doing some concrete-tile work here and there. The bi-level pool area is certain to be a favorite, and the interior bar is very beautiful. The bar's top in this room is made from beautifully polished petrified wood. Very elegant and classy. A private dining room sits off the main dining room and a conference/ball room area will be a great attraction for corporate events and I'm sure weddings.
Ceasar, who helps Davide at Wali Nikiti, picked us up at the resort. Davide drove to Wali Nikit, pointing out Scrub Island Resort villas under construction, as well as the resort's desalinization plant and back up generators. Running a resort on a private island takes a lot of planning and resources.
Davide and Cele's home-Wali Nikiti is magnificent! Pictures don't do it justice, but here's a link to the one's we captured.
Davide and Cele had elements of the house created before it was even built. The imported wood, art, architecture, open-air living, color scheme and hundreds of other special touches make the home a work of art itself. Definitely a one-of-a-kind-home. Thank you for the tour Davide and may you and Cele enjoy many wonderful love filled years in Wali-Nikiti.
After departing Wali-Nikiti and Scrub Island, we headed towards the opposite end of Tortola--West End for cocktails and appetizers. Why? We love watching the bare boaters who come in after a day of sailing. Some are all smiles, others are grateful to be back on land, and then there are those who continue the drinking olympics. Pussers West End is great for people watching.
Afterwards, we travel back to Casa Allamanda for a light dinner, some reading, and then off to sleep. All the fresh air, sunshine and 'traveling the island' sure does tire us out!
Here's a link to photos of Scrub Island Resort:
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