Sopers Hole, Tortola, British Virgin Islands (June 11,
2013)
Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke, BVI
(June 11-12, 2013)
It was a great sail from St. John to Sopers Hole, where we spent long enough to catch a mooring ball, check in with customs, have lunch and head to Jost Van Dyke.
Though some dispute whether the island was actually named for the fearsome 17th century pirate, Joost van Dyk, it seems to be the most logical account so that is what we choose to believe. With very little documentation of the events of his lifetime, it is also left to one's own viewpoint to decide whether he was actually a pirate, a privateer, or maybe even a little of both.
Joost van Dyk was a merciless pirate who used this island as his hideout while attacking ships as they passed the harbour.
Painkillers are the national drink of the British Virgin Islands, so at some point each day we bellied up to the bar at Foxy's to indulge in a round and enjoy a few songs with Foxy (Philiciano) Callwood himself.
Thirsty for a Painkiller? Here's how to make your own:
After a few Painkillers, it was time to find a hammock for an afternoon snooze or just relax and take in the sights of the most beautiful beach.
Follow us to Cane Garden Bay.
Though some dispute whether the island was actually named for the fearsome 17th century pirate, Joost van Dyk, it seems to be the most logical account so that is what we choose to believe. With very little documentation of the events of his lifetime, it is also left to one's own viewpoint to decide whether he was actually a pirate, a privateer, or maybe even a little of both.
Joost van Dyk was a merciless pirate who used this island as his hideout while attacking ships as they passed the harbour.
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| Welcome to Jost Van Dyke! |
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| Foxy's Tamarind Bar |
Painkillers are the national drink of the British Virgin Islands, so at some point each day we bellied up to the bar at Foxy's to indulge in a round and enjoy a few songs with Foxy (Philiciano) Callwood himself.
Thirsty for a Painkiller? Here's how to make your own:
- 4 oz Pusser’s Rum
- 4 oz cup pineapple juice
- 1 oz cup orange juice
- 1 oz cup coconut milk or cream of coconut
- Shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass
- Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg
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| Foxy serenades me calypso style with a song about Texas |
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“Live de life, drink de beer!”
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| Hmmm...we only had Painkillers |
After a few Painkillers, it was time to find a hammock for an afternoon snooze or just relax and take in the sights of the most beautiful beach.
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| I don't think he is dreaming about work |
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| I would close my eyes, but... |
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| there is a coconut tree hanging over me. |
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| Foxy's on the Beach |
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| "Cool Breeze, tight squeeze..." |
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| "Tropical Kisses" Island crafts |
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| It was a pretty walk up the side street to the local bakery |
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| Christine's Bakery |
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| Christine was not one to be friendly, but we bought a few pastries anyway |
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| Even the cats are on island time |
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| Another beautiful day |
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| Stunning with the backdrop of mountains |
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| Cosair's - A pretty cool dive bar on the beach |
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| Yes, we visited the dive shop many times while here |
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| Can't find Jim, look in the dive shop |
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| If Bunn's Taxi doesn't do it for you... |
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| take a ride in the love taxi |
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| Cool windows, not such a cool fare |
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| Shops along the beach |
Follow us to Cane Garden Bay.
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