We recently got back from a vacation to Tortolla! Though I now realize that I am not so fond of Caribbean food (two restaurants proved to be exceptions to this general rule as you’ll see below), everything else on the island was fantastic. The weather was reliable, the beaches were clean, and the water might just be the clearest and most PULCHRITUDINOUS shade of blue I have ever seen. I snorkeled from the morning to the evening for six days and was so content to just explore the fish and wide-open ocean for hours at a time. If I needed a break from this, I stayed on the beach and INDULGED in some quality relaxing, or as the locals DUB it, “limin.” If you ever have the chance, explore the island of Tortolla, mingle with some of the welcoming locals, and dive into the fresh water!
Paddle Boarding in Tortolla: trying and failing miserably.
We snorkeled at Brewer’s bay and Carrot Bay. Though most of the reefs were dead, the diverse fish life was a show!
My favorite place to snorkel was in Virgin Gorda at the Baths.
Making faces with the brother!
We also took a ferry to Anegada. The clear water and vibrant fish life was incredible to see at Loblolly Beach.
Loblolly Beach with mom!
Conch fritters and fresh lobster were among the delicacies served at the seaside restaurant in Anegada, Pam’s Kitchen.
My mom, dad and brother all agree that the fresh lobster served at Neptune’s Treasure was the most tasty and fresh shellfish we have ever had!
We will miss you Tortolla. Christmas in the Caribbean is the way to do it.
Happy New Year, let’s make 2013 the best yet!
Charis
- PULCHRITUDE =beauty
- INDULGE =to allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of
- DUB =to give an unofficial nickname