Back to the B.V.I.!

We just returned from another sailing trip with our friends to the British Virgin Islands on board Lady Margaret.  It was another fun sailing adventure, full of laughs and new experiences.

It was a fairly quick trip for us.

We began in St Thomas (where we flew into).  Then took a cab to Red Hook where we met our vessel, Lady Margaret. We went through Jost Van Dyke (where we checked into Customs) then headed to the BVI. We stopped in Tortola (Soper's Hole Marina) and Peter Island.  We also stopped at White Bay (going to the Soggy Dollar Bar) along the way. It was so so much fun and just too short of a visit with our friends, but there's always next time.....  

Here are the pics from our 4 day sojourn:   

The command center of Lady Margaret:

Captain Bill and Doug on our first day at sea:

Peggy and myself - overcast skies and some light rain called for rain gear:

The view of the Soggy Dollar Bar from the dinghy:

A bumpy dinghy ride to The (infamous) Soggy Dollar Bar:

A

We made it!  Ubiquitous PAINKILLERS in hand:

Enjoying the gorgeous view while we can:

Heading back to White Bay:

Up on deck enjoying the evening:

Our "sippy cups" for the week:

Attempting to zip up the flap (again):

Doug at the helm enjoying the scenery:

That dinghy just won't leave us alone:

Docked at Soper's Hole Marina (Tortola) for the night:

Bill and Peggy - about to head out to celebrate Peggy's birthday!

Waiting for our reservation at Scaramouche:

We enjoyed a fantastic dinner at Scaramouche:

bareboats

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scaramouche-1405363673026977/

Directions

Located at the far west end of the dock in Soper's Hole, on Frenchman's Cay just west of Voyage Charters. 

GPS Coordinates 
Latitude: 18° 23' 4.9128'' N (18.384698) 
Longitude: 64° 42' 9.0432'' W (-64.702512)

Chef Ciara and Mixologist Roberto (who was also our server):

• 
  

bareboats


We had a great evening:

Heading out to Peter's Island DAY 3:

Goodbye to Soper's Hole:

Gorgeous day:

Eating pistachio's (again) to stave off hunger while sailing:

Arriving at Peter's Island:

Pulling into the marina:

The amazing pool at Peter's Island Resort with a panoramic view:

We lucked out and snagged 4 perfect seats on the beach:

How about that view?

Not bad huh?

Bill and Doug headed to go snorkel with the sea turtles:

Last night's dinner at Peter's Island:

Last day - ferry ride back to Charlotte Amalie:

Final lunch in Charlotte Amalie before cabbing it to the airport:

Watching a seaplane land right in front of us:

Till next time....

We may just have to enjoy a reminder of our time in the BVI when we return home with a Painkiller. It's a slightly lighter version of a pina colada.  Use native rum if you can find it!
;0)

Here's Pusser's recipe:

2 oz Pusser’s Rum
4 oz pineapple juice
1 oz orange juice
1 oz cream of coconut
Fresh grated nutmeg (the KEY ingredient)

Add liquid ingredients to a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Pour into a big glass filled with ice. Grate fresh nutmeg on top. 

Here's another of Pusser's recipes that I might have to try soon: