St Thomas

We've been in Charlotte Amalie (St Thomas) for three days on a dock so we've had plenty of time to explore the town.  It's got some pretty touristy parts since this is where most of the cruise ships come in.  This morning we'll be taking off and doing a lot more anchoring and hopefully get to do some snorkeling.

 Dave and Jim rented dirtbikes the other day.  We weren't sure if I could rent one or not, but Jim and I decided we'd rather split one anyway.  I've never actually ridden anything other than a moped so I had to get used to the motercycle style shifting as well as driving on the left side of the road.  It comes to you pretty quick actually.  This was the highlight of the trip so far.  We circled the entire island and climbed to the top for some spectacular views.  I actually got up the next morning at 4:30 and took it for a spin under the stars.

 The view of the harbor from Bluebeared's Castle

 Free rum tasting!!!  ha  I actually sort of snuck into one of the castle tours since it was just about closing.

 We had a line snap on us so I got to go up the mast for the repair.  We had to run a line down the mast so I was actually hanging there for well over an hour.  Pretty nice view from up top.

Brett this one's for you.  I don't know where this phrase comes from, but it made me laugh when I saw this bar   :)