Day 5: The bubbly pool is located near Foxy's Taboo on Little Yost Van Dyke, BVI. After a hike through the woods and Manchioneel Trees (poisonous trees with a deep, dark bark), you begin to question your path. However, hand painted markers on boulders along the way encourage you to continue climbing and maneuvering through the rugged terrain. Alas, you arrive at your destination. A small cut in the rocks allows the waves to rush in every 3rd or 4th pass, making for a small 'bubbly pool.' We all enjoyed the beauty of this natural pool and had some fun as the waves pushed us around. We ventured back to Foxy's Taboo, where we enjoyed drinks and shopping in their little gift shop. The boys befriended a local man who helped them grab a coconut from the tree. They also enjoyed petting Shadow and Midnight, two local pups hanging out in the bar. We left Little Jost Van Dyke and sailed towards Virgin Gorda. The winds were cranking on our sail over. The goal was to pick up a mooring in Marina Cay, however the anchorage was full. So we crossed the way to Trellis Bay. Here we enjoyed dinner at the Loose Mongoose, an open air restaurant. Day 6: We left Trellis Bay and continued on to Virgin Gorda. The winds were whipping again, and Steve got a little green on this passage. Once we grabbed our mooring in Virgin Gorda, he jumped overboard to help eliminate the sea sickness feeling (it works almost instantly by the way). We swam from the mooring into the beach at the Baths. The Baths are large rock formations that create caves and passages. It is a fascinating site and a place I am happy we got to take the boys. The moorings at The Baths are for day use only, so we dropped our mooring and found our way to the Bitter End Yacht Club. Located in the North sound of Virgin Gorda, this beautiful club was constructed in the late 60's. Today it boasts a beautiful shoreline framed with cottages. Sandwiched between Prickly Pear Island and Virgin Gorda in the North Sound is Saba Rock, an acre and a half island accessible by boat or helicopter. This island consistently ranks as one of the most popular watering holes in the Caribbean, and is a famous stop for celebrities and the yachting crowd. Once on Saba Rock, we enjoyed a delicious meal and serene atmosphere. The live fish tank was popular with the boys, as well as watching the helicopter take flight.
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AuthorTraci, a wife, mother of two boys, Special Education teacher, and sole proprietor of Eco Alternatives LLC. Archives
September 2021
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