Culebra..............back to the future

After Vieques and it's unexploded ordnance we made our way to Culebra. Kirstin had done extensive research on this island and it was at the top of her bucket list............beautiful beaches, great food, lots of wildlife; in short, the perfect island. Culebra certainly didn't disappoint. We both had tears in our eyes when we left and sailed east toward St. Thomas.

The problem we had was that Emily (my daughter) was meeting us in St. Thomas for 10 days on L'ORIENT as she is on winter break from Virginia Tech. After Culebra, I had a feeling that we would crash pretty hard (and we did)............we knew that St. Thomas was a bit sketchy (and it was). The main bay (Charlotte Amalie) had drunks, homeless, cruise-ship people, and a well deserved run-down reputation. Having spoiled my daughter for years, I felt like we should present her with the options. Go back to Culebra or stay in sketchy St. Thomas.

Not surprisingly, Princess Emily chose Culebra and is seen here piloting L'ORIENT at top speed to get to away from St. Thomas. "Dad, can we put any more sail up to get this thing going faster ?" Well, we are back in Culebra and now everyone is happy. This afternoon we were able to show Emily a spotted eagle ray during afternoon snorkeling. This afternoon, happy hour (drinking laws are slightly different on L'ORIENT than America). And tonight, dinner at Zaco's Tacos.

We only get to spoil Emily every once in a while and it helps that the temperature in Blacksburg (her university's locale) is 32 degrees. 

Culebra please, I'll drive !!!!

Culebra.....ahh, that's better.