at our great friends Dave and Cheryl McDaniel’s new home on Fish Bay in St John. They just completed building this classic West Indies villa on the south shore. It was a welcome break from this Winter of our discontent.
Last Saturday was the Annual Friends of Virgin Islands National Park Gala held at their new home. There’s a pic of Julia and I with Dave and Cheryl and others on the beach here. Flicker album here with lots of pics that show just how beautiful Butterfly Beach Villa is. Photos courtesy of Tropical Focus Photography. What a treat to meet scores of local folks for a night of dining, drinking and dancing for a good cause. All shared a passion for this particular slice of Paradise.
No sailing last week but a lot of exploring, beach and pool time. What a vacation. Thanks again and again Dave and Cheryl. We’ll be back as soon as we can.
During our absence Winter decided to loosen it’s grip at home. It’s supposed to be in the 60’s tomorrow. (Though cooler at the shore!)
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Our rooms were upstairs in the Pool Cottage. Very comfortable, always a breeze and a view of Fish Bay through the mangroves.
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The view from our room the day of the Gala. One of the several bars can be seen on the veranda. Wow.
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The pool was hard to beat; nice shade in the afternoon.
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Of couse the late afternoon Spa sessions were easy to get used to. What a life!
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We managed to tear ourselves away form the pleasures of Butterfly Beach Villa to sample some of the local beaches. This is at Cinnamon Bay, one of the National Park Beaches.
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Julia at Francis Bay. Gin clear water, warm sun and a bit of shade make for a great day.
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Yours truly enjoying some fresh coconut water.
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A natural floater. So very, very comfortable.
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The four of us in the great room in the big house. Great friends, great Champagne, great trip.
Sjogin updates soon.
What do you call Russ floating in a tropical pool? …………..Happy. And lucky!
Oh so very lucky Dave. What a treat