Departure day! Drive to Fort Lauderdale was smooth, check-in easy, blew through security, and a full plane departed on time! Our pilot worked magic and arrived in St. Thomas early. All our bags arrived with us (whew!), we grabbed a passion fruit dacquiri at the airport bar, then caught a ride on the infamous Love Cab (telephone 473-6344) -- "The Awesome Wheels of Love"-- to the ferry landing. On previous trips we arranged ground transport through Margie on Island Magic. This time we opted to be less structured, but our taxi driver was the same we've had for the past four trips. :) He recognized us and helped us load up our luggage quickly and efficiently. Surprisingly, we were on time for the 4:00 ferry to West End. On previous trips, we ran late and had to grab the 5:30 Sunday ferry. Lady Luck was with us.
Upon arrival at West End, we proceeded through customs and immigration quickly. They welcomed us back with smiles. We joked about the possibility of being in the BVI longer if Spirit Airlines strikes. Hopefully we'll be laughing on our scheduled return date.
Jerry was outside the terminal to take us to his office for our rental car. Paper work was quick and efficient, then we were off to Casa Allamanda to drop off our luggage. After unpacking and a quick refresh, we headed off to the Elm for the famous Sunday night barbecue. There we were welcomed back warmly by the restaurant staff, and we ran into Malcolm (Manpot) and Candace. The new band "Da Tree Men" were playing. They were great!
Malcolm will once again be Gary's co-host on Talkin' Tourism this Friday. He graciously co-hosted last year. This year's show will include Davide Pugliese and air live from Brandywine Bay Restaurant. Tune in on www.wpsl.com at 10 a.m. on Friday (6/11) to listen to the show LIVE from Tortola. Pre-show publicity will soon be posted on Facebook too.
After ribs and GOOD fish, we were off to Bobby's in Cane Garden Bay to pick up "light" provisions...eggs, bacon, bread, coffee, butter, RUM, limes, passion fruit juice, 6-pack of coke, water, cheese, crackers, peanut butter---$176. =\ Welcome to the islands! A "big" Bobby's run in Road Town to follow in the morning for heartier groceries. Thank goodness for American Express! Don't leave home without it!
After dinner and a mini Bobby's run, we returned to Casa Allamanda for rum night caps on the patio, followed by a movie, then sleep serenaded by the roosters, birds, and doggies.
More adventures to follow!
Attached are some iPhone photos and video. Better high-def and higher resolution photography to come!
Gary--"what are you doing?" after two DUTCH Heineken's--the real McCoy!
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