Day 9 St. Thomas

Up early as Kelly is getting the ship’s shopping guru to drop one of her rings off downtown. She had to meet him to arrange some minor work to be done on her ring she got last time we were in St. Thomas.... yes it can get expensive here!

We had an 8:15 excursion planned to St John and Trunk Bay but on our arrival on the dock we were advised that the time was incorrect.. we leave at 11:15. Ok well this changed things a bit so we went back onboard, dropping off our gear and headed to the shops by the ship terminal. Kelly had seen a shop two years ago that had a particular style of bracelet that she wanted the last time... low and behold she found it! I was shocked... well not really:-)

She got her birthday present and away we went back to the ship to prepare for the snorkel trip... did I mention St. Thomas was expensive? :-)  (Kelly here, he didn’t mention that I actually came in under budget... for once!)    Editors note: Kelly & Budget in the same sentence? Don't believe it! :-)

We met our group at 11:15 and headed off on our day’s adventure. We walked a short distance to our water transportation to St John. The thirty minute trip was highlighted by spectacular coastal views and various luxury homes along the shoreline. Michael Jordan, Madonna etc.

On arrival in St John we transferred to an open air vehicle for the 10 minute drive to Trunk Bay. Couple stops along the way for photos and then we hit the beach. We were given a thorough but short briefing and then geared up and went snorkeling. It was a spectacular beach! Good snorkeling in clear waters although not as much aquatic life as Buck Island. Still lots to see though.

Trunk Bay

Local Trunk Bay resident.

Once we got back to shore I sent Kelly for some “debriefing” liquids (Rum Punch) and we headed back to the transportation. Back at the ship we had a light snack and then prepped for our meeting with the Crown & Anchor folks to set up our next cruise.

Ok well that was way too easy :-) We are going in 2014 and Kelly was just as excited as she was for the last three cruising trips we have been on!

Dinner was at Portofino for Kelly’s Birthday. A day late but the schedule didn’t work out.. she didn’t mind. Both the food and service were excellent and we both needed a walk to settle our “overcapacity” stomach situation. A walk through the Promenade deck and we found ourselves at the “Invitation to Dance” show in the Lyric Theater. It was high quality and featured non stop dancing and a live band in the pit. Once again very good entertainment.

We had great designs on staying up and watching the comedian Joey Vega but our eyelids developed serious droop so we called it a night. 

Tomorrow we go to St Kitts to drive the island.. again. Not really sure what will happen :-)