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Return, Relax, and Recharge! #158661 04/10/2018 08:44 AM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ TomB OP Traveler
OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	By this time tomorrow morning we should be in Miami awaiting our connecting flight to St Thomas. My goal is to blog while on island if power and connectivity will allow. As the first entry calls out in the title "It is time to return!" We have been crossing the ocean on our last few trips on new adventures, but now we are excited to come back to the VI. So please join us by following the links as we Return, Relax, and Recharge on St John. Last edited by TomB; 04/10/2018 09:10 AM. “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

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Re: Return, Relax, and Recharge! TomB #158664 04/10/2018 09:06 AM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,759 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler
Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,759 Central Florida!	Looking forward to it! And, while most people don't even know it, the TTOL logo has our 'island in the sun' on the lower left hand corner. For us, it represents St. Maarten/St. Martin. For you, it's St. John. It's not the place, but the FEELING it gives us, that we are truly at peace. Carol Hill

Re: Return, Relax, and Recharge! TomB #158710 04/11/2018 05:07 AM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ TomB OP Traveler
OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	The adventure begun with a 2:20 a.m. alarm. No DC traffic at that time of the morning. Boarding in 20 minutes “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Return, Relax, and Recharge! TomB #158713 04/11/2018 08:53 AM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,759 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler
Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,759 Central Florida!	Safe travels! Carol Hill

Re: Return, Relax, and Recharge! TomB #158719 04/11/2018 09:21 AM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ TomB OP Traveler
OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	Miami with enough time between flights for a cafe con leche! Off to a great start! “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Return, Relax, and Recharge! TomB #158812 04/12/2018 08:57 AM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ TomB OP Traveler
OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	We have arrived and everything is beautiful with hints of ugly remaining from the storm. It was a very long day, hence today's entry is called the the longest day Lots of pics! “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Return, Relax, and Recharge! TomB #158833 04/12/2018 02:36 PM
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 859 C Cleobeach Traveler
Cleobeach Traveler C Joined: May 2008 Posts: 859	Goodness! I thought our trips started early but you have us beat. That rental is gorgeous! Can you provide a link?

Re: Return, Relax, and Recharge! TomB #158840 04/12/2018 04:29 PM
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OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	Sitting on Hawknest playing lifeguard for wife as she keeps swimming back and forth to Gibney. Great day - lots of turtles! Cleobeach PM requested info. About time to head back to the cottage. More blogging tonight. “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Return, Relax, and Recharge! TomB #158849 04/12/2018 07:25 PM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,759 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler
Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,759 Central Florida!	Lovely pictures! Enjoy the rest of your stay! Carol Hill

Re: Return, Relax, and Recharge! TomB #158864 04/13/2018 08:42 AM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ TomB OP Traveler
OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	The blog day has Turtle Pictures, something for Beerman, and our exploration of Coral Bay Beauty and the Beast “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Return, Relax, and Recharge! TomB #158878 04/13/2018 11:32 AM
Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 3,493 VIRGINIA B BEERMAN Traveler
BEERMAN Traveler B Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 3,493 VIRGINIA	I am just starting to follow along! Maho.....I would give anything to lie in donkey doo today!! It’s 80 at our cabin with the faint smell of the cattle below our property, so at least I have that, which is nice. Great pics Tom, enjoying your updates. By the way, that Presidente looked refreshing!!

Re: Return, Relax, and Recharge! TomB #158962 04/14/2018 06:17 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ TomB OP Traveler
OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	Sorry for the late post. We got up and got out this morning and did not have time to post Friday's entry. So here you go: Where is everybody? oops forgot picture of the day! Another late entry Last edited by TomB; 04/14/2018 09:02 PM. “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Return, Relax, and Recharge! TomB #158965 04/14/2018 07:27 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,686 L LBI2SXM Traveler
LBI2SXM Traveler L Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,686	I cannot believe Trunk Bay that desolate!! We would avoid it during afternoons because there was no where to place a towel. I have a hard time seeing all the photos of destruction that damn monster Irma did. The USVI, BVI, Barbuda and our St. Maarten,/ St. Martin. My heart is heavy for all the residents and pray for a fast recovery. Tourism is badly needed to help with that recovery but St. John seems to be very quiet. Are any hotels up and running? I don't think Caneel Bay will ever recover, the photos were too much to look at. That's where we stay when we visited St. John. Well Tom I AM thoroughly enjoying your photos. You do it so well!! Continue to have a great vacation and remember you are helping all just by being there, I know they appreciate it. Looking for more pics! Till then...........................

Re: Return, Relax, and Recharge! TomB #158966 04/14/2018 07:31 PM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,003 S sail445 Traveler
sail445 Traveler S Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,003	Nice photos, it's good to see someone who enjoys the nature of the islands and doesn't want to change it. Enjoy your vacation

Re: Return, Relax, and Recharge! TomB #158978 04/15/2018 08:13 AM
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OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	A great day at the beach. Definitely a day of relaxation. The blog entry is up - We Be Limin' “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Return, Relax, and Recharge! TomB #159012 04/16/2018 10:14 AM
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 859 C Cleobeach Traveler
Cleobeach Traveler C Joined: May 2008 Posts: 859	I am enjoying the reports, keep them coming! Your dining descriptions were killing me as I was eating my sad stale bagel with bad coffee We stayed in Chocolate Hole in January and it was striking how some homes were reduced to rubble or just a wall or two standing (even the concrete construction) while others appeared to have little or no damage. We stayed at Time Out. The houses above, below and next to it were destroyed. All appeared to have been cleared of debris (or maybe it just all blew away?)

Re: Return, Relax, and Recharge! TomB #159047 04/16/2018 08:30 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ TomB OP Traveler
OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	Well Sunday is day for you picture lovers. Very little text and a lot of pics. Follow along with today's post Sunday... No Sun Day “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Return, Relax, and Recharge! TomB #159048 04/16/2018 08:31 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ TomB OP Traveler
OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	Cleobeach, Trying to keep up! THANK YOU for following along “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Return, Relax, and Recharge! TomB #159063 04/17/2018 08:59 AM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ TomB OP Traveler
OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	Monday was different than any other day on St John for us. We joined in as part of clean up team. Today's blog is With a litte help from friends “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Return, Relax, and Recharge! TomB #159133 04/18/2018 10:36 AM
Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 3,493 VIRGINIA B BEERMAN Traveler
BEERMAN Traveler B Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 3,493 VIRGINIA	Great reports Tom. Way to go on volunteering your sweat! You two are awesome!!

Re: Return, Relax, and Recharge! TomB #159228 04/19/2018 03:06 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ TomB OP Traveler
OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	The last full day on island always comes too fast. Hence today the blog is called - Say it ain't so! “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Return, Relax, and Recharge! TomB #159234 04/19/2018 04:23 PM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,759 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler
Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,759 Central Florida!	Thanks for bringing us along so far! I especially enjoyed the pictures of Sunday. I see you are a Grisham fan also. And a salad with candied walnuts, goat cheese and pear is one of my favorite combinations!! Along with a nice wine, can't be beat! Carol Hill

Re: Return, Relax, and Recharge! TomB #159259 04/20/2018 09:48 AM
Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 209 Maryland S ScottW Traveler
ScottW Traveler S Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 209 Maryland	Really enjoyed your reports. Sounds like my kind of vacation. Scott

Re: Return, Relax, and Recharge! TomB #159467 04/23/2018 10:26 AM
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 859 C Cleobeach Traveler
Cleobeach Traveler C Joined: May 2008 Posts: 859	I had that same salad in February and loved it. I miss the old Lime Inn menu. In talking to a long-time server, she said the menu change was necessary to adapt to changing times and that's understandable. The absence of seafood sausage and the whole grilled snapper was a big disappointment.

Re: Return, Relax, and Recharge! TomB #159475 04/23/2018 11:35 AM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ TomB OP Traveler
OP TomB Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,455 Virginia wishing STJ	Truly understand a restaurant must evolve, and the food and service was very good! I, like you, miss the old menu at Lime Inn. Still an excellent choice downtown. “Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés

Re: Return, Relax, and Recharge! TomB #159566 04/24/2018 12:12 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,963 St. John, USVI RickG Traveler
RickG Traveler Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,963 St. John, USVI	Wow, the whole grilled snapper is gone? That was a killer meal. Still, the food there has always been solid. Cheers, RickG S/V Echoes, 2003 Beneteau 423 Grenada

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