Day 3: Maho, in Search of Mosquito Bites, Jo Arrives
Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 8:08 pm
Day 3: Maho, in Search of Mosquito Bites, Jo Arrives & Candi's BBQ
I love Maho!
For our first day we picked Maho for its beauty, calmness & ease of parking. We didn't manage breakfast at the house, so decided to drop off Mr. Flip-Flop and the mini Flip-Flop and head to Coral Bay to pick up breakfast eats at Mosquito Bites. Neither complained.
The parking at Maho
A happy girl
I had heard rumblings of issues with Mosquito Bites but did not realize it was already gone. We got to Cocolobo, looked around, couldn't find it, asked someone and was told nonchalantly, "It is gone but the Big Belly Deli is there in its place." So we made our way up the stairs to the right & ordered three breakfast sandwiches and two breakfast burritos for the Barbos, who also picked up sandwiches for the beach. It was pretty barren in there. One of my big goals for the week was the orange cake at Mosquito Bites, so I was a bit bummed, but I rallied when I got my yummy sandwich.
As we waited for the food (which was a bit slow coming) we wandered around the shops. I love Big Fish and Little Fish. Great selection & very fun stuff. We also hit Lilly's for some extra snacks and water and were pleasantly surprised with the prices and selection.
Waiting for Food, the Boy is in charge of watching the cooler. Bad mama
About 20 minutes or so later, Gram had food in hand
We loaded back up and headed back to Maho. Quick pit stop at the Coral Bay overlook
Then, for real, back to Maho where we spent the better part of the day limin' away. The Barbos suited up for their first snorkel.
There were Chickens to chase
Best Use of a Float & Learning to Skip Rocks
Does it get any better than this?
Even the baby boy got in the spirit and took his first STJ beach nap
After a few hours, it was time to head back to the house, make some lunch and hang out in the pool until it was time to go pick-up Jo at the ferry dock.
Bye Maho
On our way back to the house I noticed my favorite sign of the trip.
Spent some time hanging in the pool enjoying the view.
Jo called around 5 to say she was on her way over on the Redhook Ferry, so Gram, mini Flip and I headed to the dock. The plan was to stop at Candi's BBQ on the way to put in our order. Just past Starfish, heading to Cruz Bay on your right is Candi's. Just beyond the BIG TRUCKS. 2 orders of chicken, 2 orders of ribs with 2 of each side -- corn, rice & beans, cole slaw, and and potato salad in, we headed on to the ferry dock.
I circled a few or 10 times (too freaked out to park questionably due to rumors of $1000 tickets!), but finally scored good parking. We waited for the Ferry to arrive while the Mini played on the beach. Collected Jo and her luggage, headed back to Candi's to find our order ready and waiting, and were off to the house to chow.
4 orders easily fed 6 adults, (Sorry no food porn) and we even had a little left over. It was the best deal of the week. $45 to feed 6 people! Still, contrary to what others have said, for us, Candi's is no Uncle Joe's. The quality of the meat was about the same, maybe slightly better on the ribs side, but the flavor and sauciness was just not the same. It was good, don't get me wrong, but it was NOT Uncle Joe's. Sorry folks, just my opinion! And my husband's too. Remember he is the one who thinks that not having Uncle Joe's at least one time per trip is grounds for divorce!
We were all exhausted from our various long days & were soon off to bed with our full tummies.
Tomorrow: Ram's Head Hike, NO massages & Flavors of St. John!
I love Maho!
For our first day we picked Maho for its beauty, calmness & ease of parking. We didn't manage breakfast at the house, so decided to drop off Mr. Flip-Flop and the mini Flip-Flop and head to Coral Bay to pick up breakfast eats at Mosquito Bites. Neither complained.
The parking at Maho
A happy girl
I had heard rumblings of issues with Mosquito Bites but did not realize it was already gone. We got to Cocolobo, looked around, couldn't find it, asked someone and was told nonchalantly, "It is gone but the Big Belly Deli is there in its place." So we made our way up the stairs to the right & ordered three breakfast sandwiches and two breakfast burritos for the Barbos, who also picked up sandwiches for the beach. It was pretty barren in there. One of my big goals for the week was the orange cake at Mosquito Bites, so I was a bit bummed, but I rallied when I got my yummy sandwich.
As we waited for the food (which was a bit slow coming) we wandered around the shops. I love Big Fish and Little Fish. Great selection & very fun stuff. We also hit Lilly's for some extra snacks and water and were pleasantly surprised with the prices and selection.
Waiting for Food, the Boy is in charge of watching the cooler. Bad mama
About 20 minutes or so later, Gram had food in hand
We loaded back up and headed back to Maho. Quick pit stop at the Coral Bay overlook
Then, for real, back to Maho where we spent the better part of the day limin' away. The Barbos suited up for their first snorkel.
There were Chickens to chase
Best Use of a Float & Learning to Skip Rocks
Does it get any better than this?
Even the baby boy got in the spirit and took his first STJ beach nap
After a few hours, it was time to head back to the house, make some lunch and hang out in the pool until it was time to go pick-up Jo at the ferry dock.
Bye Maho
On our way back to the house I noticed my favorite sign of the trip.
Spent some time hanging in the pool enjoying the view.
Jo called around 5 to say she was on her way over on the Redhook Ferry, so Gram, mini Flip and I headed to the dock. The plan was to stop at Candi's BBQ on the way to put in our order. Just past Starfish, heading to Cruz Bay on your right is Candi's. Just beyond the BIG TRUCKS. 2 orders of chicken, 2 orders of ribs with 2 of each side -- corn, rice & beans, cole slaw, and and potato salad in, we headed on to the ferry dock.
I circled a few or 10 times (too freaked out to park questionably due to rumors of $1000 tickets!), but finally scored good parking. We waited for the Ferry to arrive while the Mini played on the beach. Collected Jo and her luggage, headed back to Candi's to find our order ready and waiting, and were off to the house to chow.
4 orders easily fed 6 adults, (Sorry no food porn) and we even had a little left over. It was the best deal of the week. $45 to feed 6 people! Still, contrary to what others have said, for us, Candi's is no Uncle Joe's. The quality of the meat was about the same, maybe slightly better on the ribs side, but the flavor and sauciness was just not the same. It was good, don't get me wrong, but it was NOT Uncle Joe's. Sorry folks, just my opinion! And my husband's too. Remember he is the one who thinks that not having Uncle Joe's at least one time per trip is grounds for divorce!
We were all exhausted from our various long days & were soon off to bed with our full tummies.
Tomorrow: Ram's Head Hike, NO massages & Flavors of St. John!
Thanks.