Showing posts with label Caty and Matt. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Caty and Matt. Show all posts
Friday, May 13, 2011
Caty and Matt Arrive!
We were so excited to welcome back Catharyn and Matt for their second visit! (Technically, this is their third BVI adventure, since they honeymooned here months before we moved to Tortola!) They were happy to be back, and if you're wondering about what's in Matt's right hand...
We have a lot on tap for their trip, including a trip to Jost van Dyke! First stop, the bubbly pool!
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Saturday, February 20, 2010
Exit Survey: Caty & Matt
Rather than continue the day-by-day recap of Caty and Matt's visit to the BVI, I came up with what we'll call an "exit survey." We just packed so much into their trip, I'm finding myself rather exhausted trying to capture it all in a few blog posts. As you will read below, Caty's answers to the survey should give you a great overview of their trip.
So, away we go!
Of the 5 Pusser's locations, which ones did you make it to during your visit?
Answer: Soper's hole, Road Town, and Marina Cay. Although, we did pass Pusser's East several times. I loved the atmosphere at Marina Cay! It was a great night!!
{Pusser's Road Town}
How likely are you to adopt "Good afternoooooooooon" as your greetings to friends back in the states?
A) very likely
B) likely
C) maybe
D) unlikely
E) never in a million years
Answer: You know, I really like the "Good afternoooooooooon" and "Hello. Good morning." I'm thinking of incorporating both phrases into my regular vocab. So, I'll go with C) maybe.
A) didn't notice
B) not at all
C) slightly annoyed
D) very annoyed
E) more annoyed than they'll ever know
Answer: B) not at all. In fact, I think I said it a couple of times.
Best Restaurant experince on the island?
Answer(s): Ooooooh...this is a tough one. We had so many great eating experiences. I think I'm going to have to break it down into several categories.
Best Breakfast:
Gecko Manor...Amelia's grits are awesome. {Awww, thanks!}
Best Lunch:
Deadman's Chest - Peter Island....the pizza and view were amazing!!! Unfortunately, the wedge salad was a disappointment.
One Love - Jost Van Dyke...great seafood!
Smuggler's Cove - Tortola...Matt really liked the jerk chicken.
{Deadman's Chest - Peter Island}
Best Dinner:
The Dove and Barfly...tops many meals we've eaten "back in the states."
The Last Resort...awesome food and entertainment. A "can't miss" for any visitor. Great animal watching!
Sugar Mill...it needs a shout out too!
{The Last Resort}
Best Bushwacker:
Village Cay Marina, Pirates Bight and Smugglers Cove. Heck! I liked them all!!!
True of False: By the end of your trip, you were used to seeing cars driving on the left side of the road.
Answer: False. No! I wanted to scream every time we pulled out of your drive way.
How many wild chickens and/or roosters did you see while on Tortola?
Answer(s):
Chickens/Roosters- 5 million
Goats - 200k
Cows - 12 on way to Sugar Mill
Donkeys - 1 maybe 2
Kitty cat - 2
Rabid Beast, named Scott - 1 He was that crazy guy at The Last Resort (See below)
{The Rabid Beast}
He may look harmless here...but he's banging that glass bottle on the bongo drum!
He may look harmless here...but he's banging that glass bottle on the bongo drum!
Favorite drink?
Answer(s): Bushwacker, Carib, and Naked Lorna!
What was the strangest thing you saw on the island?
Answer: The Rabid Beast named Scott, the "percussionist" at The Last Resort.
{The Rabid Beast again, this time sans shirt.}
What is your favorite memory of your time in the BVI?
Answer: Good friends and good times. It was great to experience paradise with some of our favorite peeps...the Daniels!!!
{Rudy's}
Thanks for the fun Kayes! (And for participating in the exit survey!) We love you and hope you make it back to the BVI very soon!
Oh, and if future guests will continue to indulge us, all who come to visit us will be given an exit survey upon their departure from the BVI to be returned within 48 hours of their arrival "back in the states." Now, who's ready to book their trip??? Michael's family just bought their tickets last night!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Day 61 continued: The Dove
We took Caty and Matt to The Dove on Friday night - it is one of our favorite restaurants on Tortola. They loved it! I didn't know this, but The Dove cures almost all of its meats. We tried the charcuterie plate and enjoyed some delicious pate, chorizo and other cured meats.
We stopped by Pusser's Pub in Road Town after dinner and introduced Matt and Caty to Charles and Joanna!
Charles gifted them with a bottle of Pusser's Rum and a few of the signature grog mugs. These particular ones are specific to the painkiller. We had a really great night, but it didn't end there...We headed over to Le Cabanon next door where we met up with our friends, Jerry and Felicity.
SIDE NOTE: I had the pleasure of meeting Paloma, one of the owners of The Dove on Friday night. She came over and introduced herself because she had received a "Google Alert" for The Dove which led her to our blog! She was so complimentary and said she was a fan. Paloma, the feeling is mutual!
Day 61: Smuggler's Cove
For Caty and Matt's first day, we thought a trip to our favorite beach, Smuggler's Cove would be a great first on-island experience. (Caty and Matt chartered a boat in the BVI for their honeymoon so they are quite familiar with the water attractions.)
Since Michael had to work, it was just the three of us. We went over the hill and stopped at this roadside bar...
By the afternoon, the waves were HUGE! We stayed out of the water once these guys rolled in...
On our way home, we stopped at Soper's Hole to see Michael. He was visiting the Pusser's store there. He was able to join us for a drink, but we couldn't stay too long. Dinner reservations at 8:00!
Since Michael had to work, it was just the three of us. We went over the hill and stopped at this roadside bar...
It was a beautiful day despite the rain clouds that had blanketed the area earlier in the day. Once they moved out, we were free to enjoy the sun (and a few bushwhackers!)
The water was refreshing! (below: that's Matt on the left.)
On our way home, we stopped at Soper's Hole to see Michael. He was visiting the Pusser's store there. He was able to join us for a drink, but we couldn't stay too long. Dinner reservations at 8:00!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Day 60: They're Here!
That mid-Atlantic snow storm may have caused their original flight out of Knoxville to be cancelled and the volcanic activity on Montserrat may have caused them to miss their rescheduled flight, but Caty and Matt were determined to get to the BVI! After a few frustrating hours in San Juan, they caught the last flight to Tortola and arrived around 10pm! WHEW!
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO good to see them!!!
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