The good news is most of the other beaches we visited had little or no build-up on the beaches.

*Piled Higher and Deeper

Rain no problem. Can drink Rum from a sippy cup with lid.

I have my snorkel mask, swimsuit and money in my daypack. I could survive the loss of my carry on bag because that's everything I really need. And. I have only been packed for a week, Nikkkiki. See you there.

Wha? Oh yeah, I forgot, we're going to St. John IN THREE DAYS!

Can't wait to see you there. Bring my floaty chair.

I love the photo of Nikkiki smiling because she scored the hammock.

The caves look pretty cool.

The ticker turtle knows there are raspberry coladas in the treasure chest.

Really getting into the story even though I know how it ends

I have chosen Maho to have my emotional meltdown when I return there in November with Nikkiki. If it goes well, I will also have one at Skinny Legs, Salt Pond, the ferry dock, and every other place we spent with my late husband. I am so grateful for those memories. Hoping that this will be some sort...

St. Louis is the only city I've visited where a police officer told me that if I was downtown at night and the light turned red, I should check for oncoming traffic and then keep going. A group of 10 friends, fellow convention-goers, were robbed at gun point walking near the convention hotel. They t...

Really nice image. Hey, I can see our house from here! (That's what we always say when standing where you were standing.)

I love the fact that Maho is not negotiable as the First Beach.

Maybe there is a career opportunity for Tony, photoshopping various forumites into his Maho sunset.

Dammit Aimi! One little slip up on her part and a whole cascade of bad can happen.

Love it.

SuefromMa, you can follow this link to read the photographer's comments on making the image.

http://antonycaldaroni.com/sunset-in-paradise/

I can't wait for the TR!