Picture Time

Friday was a day of discovery, light swimming, and just another day in paradise.

We got up and headed for Denis Bay.  A beach we have never been to in all of our years visiting STJ.  It is a short hike all downhill from Peace Hill.  Maybe .2 miles through the woods and brush.  Well marked and easy walk - even back uphill - and a beach to die for.  When we first arrived it was our beach except for a gentleman who lives in the old slave quarters of the Plantation home that I think is no longer there.  Will have to research that one.  This beach was important for us to investigate because around its point is the finish line for Janet tomorrow.  It also has some of the roughest waters she will experience.

We snorkeled for awhile and got a feel for the currents.  Saw a 3' baracuda that seemed a little upset I was crowding his universe.  Also saw a bunch of angel fish.  The one in the picture was about the size of hand.  We really enjoyed the snorkeling, but not necessarily a place for beginners.

After spending the morning at Denis we headed back into Cruz Bay for a quick lunch, and then returned to Hawknest which is the official finish line.   Janet did do some swimming, but after a great lunch, I do not think her heart was in it.  There was a lady sitting next to us that appeared our age (maybe a little older) that has done the race 4 times.  Janet got some great hints on what to expect.  It was a pretty chill day all in all.

Dinner was back at the cottage.  Fresh Mahi on the grill and life is good.  Another beautiful sunset from our the pool deck of the cottage, and once again it is easy to say - "Life is Good"

Oh yeah the other exciting thing that happened while Janet was swimming at Hawknest, I got a text that "the boy" was getting ready to be interviewed on CNN.  We missed it, but his grandmother saw him and by all reports he looked good.