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.
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| Arriving at The Baths |
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| Check out those boulders |
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| 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!
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| Top of the Baths Restaurant overlooking Devil's Bay |
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| Home of the $13.95 cheeseburger |
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| The caves were beyond beautiful! |
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| Through the caves |
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| The Cathedral Room |
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| One of the secret rock pools and we had it all to ourselves |
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| Swimming through The Cathedral |
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| 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.
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| Jim heading to Devil's Bay |
Our only regret at The Baths was leaving the GoPro on the boat.
