I saw your sandscript and wondered what 99 + 2 meant. It washed away shortly after I first saw it.

I received a VI-Alert message about possible flooding. I was suprised because while I could see on the Spice Cam that is was raining, it didn't look like enough rain to cause flooding.

I hope the rain greens up the hillsides without causing any damage.

I did the swim in with Pirate's Penny last year. We did not take any extra stuff along. We were not there long enough to need much. We took off our snorkel gear and wondered through The Baths and then back to the boat. There wasn't any "hanging out" time. I expect it will be a similar sche...

Thanks for the trip report. I missed the negativity, even after a re-read. If I were considering that villa, the information you shared is info I'd want to know ahead of time. Would encourage you to share the feedback with the owners. This reminds me I need to get my trip report written and posted. ...

"I'm renting a blender and it comes with a villa"

I LOVE this! Thanks for the smile.

Two trips to STJ, I have not seen one yet. Maybe I'm just not paying attention. My eyes tend to be zoomed in on the soothing, blue color of the water.

I did this last Thursday with no problem at all. I was on the 6:00 am ferry from Cruz Bay to Red Hook. Took taxi from Red Hook to airport. Arrived at the airport around 7:00 am. Was checked in, through customs and security in less than 20 minutes with plenty of time left over. I did notice the line ...

I like to use credit cards whenever I can, as well. I did run into some places that take cash only -- Deli Grotto in Mongoose Junction; Donkey Diner in Coral Bay. Boat trip I did took only cash or checks. If you go to BVI, you will need cash for customs fee ($20/person). I paid cash for ferry, but n...

In a few days I'll be on my way to STJ for the second time. Last time I flew on Seaborne from Puerto Rico, so this is my first time flying commerical -- American Airlines. I read on this forum to pick up a customs form when I arrive, to speed up check-in on departure day. Also read to pre-print boar...

I would also suggest Trunk Bay for a first snorkel. There is a snorkeling trail there, with underwater signs/markers that I think would be good for kids snorkeling for the first time. Just plan to go early before the parking is gone and cruise ship crowds appear. For first timers -- I strongly sugge...

Watching the rain on the Spice Cam. Looks really heavy. Hard to believe it is not covering the entire island. But a good reminder that the weather is not necessarily the same all across the island.

I just wish I was there.

It said "Eric".

I wish people wouldn't leave negative sandscript. Keep it positive.

I took my mother on an Alaskan cruise in 2008 end of Aug/first of Sept. We had a great time. We were near the end of the season and every day it was a little cooler. I suspect May will also be quite cool. Pack accordingly. Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan and Sitka were our ports. We departed from Vancouv...

More obvious:

Where the Boat Leaves From -- Zac Brown Band
Be As You Are -- Kenny Chesney
Back To The Island -- Leon Russell (though several others have recorded this one, as well)

Does anyone recognize today's background photo on NSR? I have no idea where it is, but it looks interesting.