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Great gags in Tortola
Still hungry, we hit Joe's BBQ in St John's capital Cruz Bay next day and decimated it. Driving there in the back of a safari was cool - this is one beautiful island. Around every corner was another sun drenched white sand bay with turquoise water like you aint never seen. The only problem was the place is crawlin with eco geeks who are just so ' …
Festive Fun in the Caribbean
Well the silly season was definitely here, the boats were full of divers and the snorkel trips rarely went without the full 40 snorkelers on the 46 foot boat, in fact there was a waiting list. So to say that the season was busy is putting it mildly. But the silliness continued well beyond the working day and we had some mad nights and with the increase in tips went out to Pussers Rum House a little more often for ...
Next stop – Virgin Gorda, BVI
We departed Sint Maarten at 0430 on Feb. 28 for Virgin Gorda, approximately 80 nm to the WNW, getting an early start for the lengthy journey. Winds were NE 20-25 and we sailed with 2nd reef main and full genoa. This was quite a sleigh ride for Wally and Larry. Once we got sails set and were on course, we averaged 9.5 kts until arriving at the south tip of Virgin Gorda and turned north ...
Finally Get to See "Equinox"
... We were about half way there, when Michael turns around and looks to the stern of the boat, and notices that the dinghy was missing. I won't go into what he shouted....I'm sure you can work that out for yourselves. The dinghy line had slipped off, and we had lost the dinghy. Michael went a little crazy, because he had been the one who had tied the line, and therefore he felt that he had lost the dinghy.
He immediately conducted ...
Off to a rocky start
... s drive to get back to the cruise ship and of course I had to use the bathroom to wear there was non on the bus. I was able to go though (from years of experience with out anyone noticing) Eck and I got back to the ship and we each took a shower and dressed. Since this was the first formal night Eck rented a tux for the cruise and I wore the one I brought from home.
Our dinner was again at the Italian ...