Pond Bay - Virgin Gorda, BVI
April 13, 2014
Turning this ship around
After nearly 3 weeks in the British Virgin Islands, It is nearing the time for us to return to the Leeward Islands and thus end our northerly progression through the Caribbean Island chain. It is likely silly to say, but Shawn and I are both looking forward to returning to the "more Caribbean" islands of the windwards (Southern half of the Caribbean). I think we both have our favorites, and honestly i shouldn't complain about the BVI or our current location in Pond Bay.
Cruising in the British Virgin Islands has felt like we were intruding on people's vacations. The majority of the harbors have been packed with people eager to "get their drink on." There has been great "outdoor cinema" watching as people who sail one week a year have the chance to prove their skill in front of 75-100 watchful pair of eyes in a boat that is - well, quite big and difficult to control. That said, the BVI are packed for good reason. The crystal clear water, the amazing snorkeling and diving, the glorious beaches, the abounding beach bars and restaurants with never ending views make the Virgin Island a great destination.
I think we were somewhat lucky to find our current location in Pond Bay. It is behind a reef with a narrow entrance - and thus off limits for most of the charter fleet. We have a glorious beach and amazing snorkeling to share with two other boats. Last night was date night (delayed by a few days this week), and we hiked up to Giorgio's Table, a restaurant that looks over the bay and the majority of the Virgin Island Archipelago. After tying up to a rather dilapidated dock and hiking up to the restaurant - we found the restaurant entrance overgrown with weeds and brumble - and nary a light on inside. I suppose this should be expected when you find the one glorious spots without tourists...
Tomorrow we will head up to Anegada - the northern most part of our trip and our departure spot from the BVI.
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