More beaches😎🌴

Well, it’s time to move on to another beach but we don’t go very far to check out Jumbie Beach. There are only about 6 parking places in the tiny lot across the street and we are lucky to get one! It’s not as long a hike down to the beach and worth the stop. Look at that water!!!

We only spend a little time there because we have another beach to see and it’s the most famous one on St. John, Trunk Bay. Listed as one of the top ten beaches in the world , I can see why as we take pictures at the overlook!

This beach has it all!!! Pavilions, water sport rentals, bathrooms, a little beach stand selling food and drinks (alcohol is permitted at all the beaches😁) and even a lifeguard station!

Snorkeling is supposed to be some of the best here so we drop our stuff under a palm tree and don our snorkeling gear. The parks department installed markers underwater near the cay to indicate what fish and coral to look for.

Pretty cool!! We see all kinds of colorful tropical fish and coral ! There are signs all over the park (and in the water) not to stand on the coral. What a lot of people do not know is that coral is a living organism. It has a hard rock structure but the outer layer is a living, growing organism which can be damaged when people try to stand on them. Locals will yell at tourists who do! Preserving the coral is vital to the ecosystem for life underwater.

After snorkeling awhile, it’s time for a snack and to try another famous Caribbean rum drink, the Bushwhacker. This drink tastes like a milkshake but be forewarned, it will hit you like a Mack truck! It has 8 ingredients and 7 of them are liquor 😂

Oh, my!! Suddenly, I’m very tired🥱and the sun is about to set so we hurry to the Wall , a great overlook of Cruz Bay. Spectacular!!

Well, tomorrow I’ll be on my own exploring since Michelle has to work. I’ll check out a hiking trail that will take me to Salomon Bay and Honeymoon Beach!

2 oz. Cruzan dark rum. 2 oz. Kahlua. 2 oz. Amaretto liqueur. 2 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream (though I swore I would never drink anything with Bailey’s in it ever again in my life after a bad night one night🤢). 2 oz. vodka. 2 oz. Frangelico (suggested). 2 oz. Cream de Coconut 2 oz. Dark Creme de Cacao Blend with ice, pour into glasses and can top off with whipped cream! Enjoy!