BVI, Part 2...

More adventures in BVI continued, as we chartered a boat one day to take us out snorkeling.  Our first boat (you read that correct... the first boat) took us out about 20 minutes while we endured the choppy waters, only to have an engine die out.  

While the captain attempted to fix the engine, someone was asked to fill in an steer the boat.  Can you guess who was quick to step up and volunteer to do it?!

We were able to see the resort where Scott and Abatha spent their honeymoon...

We then had to turn around and take the boat back to shore, as the captain didn't feel comfortable being out on the open waters with only one engine.  That said, she was quick to call a fellow captain friend of hers and got us lined up with another boat.  So on to boat #2 we went to see the sights and do some snorkeling...

We saw the most beautiful sights and snorkeling with some incredible marine life.  I have never in my life swam with so many jellyfish.  A little eerie to swim within and around them all. 

We stopped by and had a quick lunch at an island restaurant in between our snorkeling adventures.

It was a great day out on the water and a day to remember for sure!  

We had several great meals out and about, but failed to take many pictures.  We did manage to sneak a couple pictures in before dinner one night...

And then one picture at dinner...

We stopped by a convenient store for ice cream after dinner, where there was a display set up in a small closest for a birthday.  Fitting since both of these men were celebrating their birthday the following week....

All of our time on BVI was amazing.  Not just because the weather was great, or the beaches were immaculate, or that the island was gorgeous.  Some of the simplest moments were some of my favorites.  Sitting on the patio, having a couple of drinks, looking out into the ocean and overlooking islands... spent with the most special of people!  

2025 BVI trip was one for the books...

Until next time!

BVI Adventures

This is a post that is long overdue, after my short (okay, maybe medium-ish) hiatus from posting.  The hiatus doesn't take away from the many memories made and quality time we spent with Scott and Abatha on this adventure.  

We were lucky enough to sneak away in October to Tortola, British Virgin Islands to soak in some sun (and a little tropical storm) on a beautiful island, with amazing views and amazing friends.

The view from our house... how can you not enjoy looking at this all week?!

Our house was an open air concept - the kitchen and living areas didn't have doors and were just open to the outside patio.  Each villa (bedroom) had its own access from the patio.  

It was a neat concept and unlike any of the houses we've stayed at in the past.  The only drawback were the wildlife that joined us - a stray cat that adopted us and some chickens that visited the house in the early morning hours.  

We visited the nearby marina to gather some groceries...

We spent a great deal of time visiting different beaches and enjoying some snorkeling and relaxation. Might I add... the beaches were nearly bare.  We had the calm, beautiful beaches all to ourselves.  Heavenly.  

The bromance is real...

The sunsets from our house were like no other...

On Saturday afternoon we were able to locate a TV at one of the local bars that was able to get college football games.  We nearly had the place to ourselves so we got he run of the TV and took in the Mizzou game. 

I also took in one of the best sandwiches I've had in a really, really long time. I am not one to usually take pictures of my food and post them.  That said, this picture is for posterity's sake.  It is a Croquette Madame and it was heavenly...

We traversed down the hill one day from our house to the nearby beach and explored the sand and rocks and all.

Our house is the colorful house on the hill in the middle of the picture.  We walked that distance to the beach and back home.  It doesn't look it, but those hills were brutal. It definitely provided a good cardio workout.  

More to come on some other BVI adventures soon....!