Showing posts with label Virgin Gorda. Show all posts
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Saturday, July 27, 2013

The Baths, Virgin Gorda, BVI



The Baths, Virgin Gorda, BVI (June 17, 2013)

The Baths...if there is a heaven on earth, this is it!


Located on the southwestern tip of Virgin Gorda, The Baths are giant granite boulders or batholiths, which are the result of molten rock ("magma") seeping into layers of existing volcanic rock.  Because the magma did not rise to the surface, it cooled slowly and formed a hard crystalline granite layer, which over time continued to shrink and crack, forming blocks, which were exposed when the softer volcanic rock above eroded away.  The elements ultimately smoothed the round corners on the boulders we see today.



As beautiful as The Baths were, the snorkeling topped it off with an array of marine life with everything from the usual blue tangs, queen angels and parrot fish to eels.  One of the most incredible sights either of us has ever seen!  The combination of rocks, a beautiful beach, warm waters, and the multitude of exotic marine life made this the perfect spot for our great day.


Arriving at The Baths
Check out those boulders
 
The dinghy dock

With great music and being surrounded by beautiful flowers, tropical plants, a pool to die for, the Top of The Baths Restaurant was a perfect place to have lunch and Painkillers while soaking up some afternoon sun and relaxing in paradise beyond compare.  A perfect lunch for this perfect day!
Top of the Baths Restaurant overlooking Devil's Bay

Home of the $13.95 cheeseburger

The caves were beyond beautiful!


Through the caves

The Cathedral Room


One of the secret rock pools and we had it all to ourselves


Swimming through The Cathedral

Having a blast!

The caves are full of nooks and crannies with a series of ladders scaling the boulders that will eventually lead you to Devil's Bay.
Jim heading to Devil's Bay

Our only regret at The Baths was leaving the GoPro on the boat.