Tuesday, August 25

Tuesday's Gone

Mom is going sailing when she's here. It's not completely a sealed deal, but I know being on a sailboat will make her trip ten thousand times better than it would otherwise. I'll also have a rental car when she's here...hopefully riding along with me, while I drive on the left, won't surprise her too much! I found a great deal with Thomas, at Hospitality Car Rental. Based on my interactions with him so far, I would definitely recommend his outfit to anybody visiting St. John that could benefit from the use of a rental car. He is very friendly and exudes cheer. We'll have the car the 7th-9th, which should be more than enough time to visit a few of the amazing spots on the island, including where I've lived, my favorite spots, and some great views.

The details of what boat and what captain are not confirmed yet, but I do know we will be going to Jost Van Dyke on Sunday the 6th. There shall be fun and games at Soggy Dollar Bar. A trip to the islands really isn't complete until you've been to Soggy Dollar and/or Willy-T. I find the two places a bit of a novelty but also a slice of heaven. I'm happy to return to soggy dollar for the third time, to enjoy more libations, more ring/hook game fun, and the beautiful sugary white sand beach.

I went swimming at Hawksnest for the evening with some awesome ladies! Meika, Sara, Jenn, and I enjoyed the beach fully as it slipped through dusk and into dark. I found out Meika has not had ginip yet! I'm shocked! It's a tasty native plant dating back to the days of the taino people. Ginips are quite delicious... I've decided I must get some for Meika and share them with her the next time I see her! Likewise, I shall make sure Mom gets to try a ginip or two when she's here, if I can still find some good ones!

I think my night was just about done by the time I got home from the beach, with just enough energy left to read some more of the book I've been working on (as a reader), Death in Grand Canyon. It really is something else to read about deaths in one of the world's greatest wonders, a place that we all know to be dangerous. I am most shocked about just how many people think they can get through 120 degree heat with just 2 Liters of water a day. I can easily drink 4 liters in 2 hours on the island, and it's 90, humid, and nowhere near that hot. It's astounding!

Plans for mom to arrive on the island are pretty well firmed up at this point. I'm going to be very glad to show her around!