...and, to be honest... I wish I was too...
The weatherman is threatening snow, rain, and unsettling windchill all over the country -- overall it sounds pretty unpleasant... so I think it's time for another dose of paradise!
Taken at the Coppermine Ruins of Virgin Gorda at sunrise, I think this picture captures the other-worldliness of this place. Hiking around with no other company than the occasional goat, we felt as though we had stepped back in time. There is an amazing peacefulness that is provided by sites like this one in Virgin Gorda -- you aren't in the USA, so you aren't bombarded with litter, caution tape and people. Moments like this one are part of what make the British Virgin Islands one of my favorite places on earth.
There is no such thing as a bad sunset in the Caribbean. As a photographer I have never been so impressed by the variation and diversity of colors, cloud configuration, and subject matter in one location. This was shot from one of my favorite locations in BVI -- a secret road mentioned in our last posting. In the distance you can see the Dog Islands, Scrub Island and Great Camanoe.
This shot was taken at sunset at The Baths in Virgin Gorda. I had just climbed up one of the house-sized boulders to get a fresh perspective of The Baths, when I spotted this ray of light down below in the middle of a cluster of boulders. It took some squeezing through several narrow openings between boulders to get into this little cove. I snapped a few shots, and within a minute the sun continued on its path and the shaft of light disappeared.
This shot, featuring a lobster trap, tall grass and Beef Island in the distance, was taken at the Yacht Harbor in Virgin Gorda. The Yacht Harbor is a fantastic place to relax, take a walk and meet people -- both locals and visitors to the island. There are many shops and a grocery store to visit, and Bath & Turtle is a fantastic place to grab an informal breakfast while you observe the morning activity at the harbor. We even made friends with the resident dog, who was happy to receive scratches from us all morning, pausing only to chase a lizard or two.
To help with the winter doldrums, here is a glimpse of my mental happy place... This shot was taken from my favorite beach in the world -- Mahoe Bay. Just steps away from our room at Mango Bay Resort, the water was calm, warm, and full of diverse wildlife. The promise of returning to the peaceful beauty of this place has gotten us through two dreary New England winters, and will get us through the great white empty this winter in Illinois.
Remember, through the snow, the sleet, the rain, the wind, and the bitter cold -- paradise is just a short flight away. If you can't make the trip right now, or even if you can, check back soon for more pictures of our time in paradise... stay warm, and happy holidays!
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