I had told Terry that the next time we went somewhere it was possible, she was going swimming with the dolphins. That “next time” was Tortola, in the British Virgin Islands.
We took a cab to the Prospect Reef for the Dolphin Royal Swim ($135 per person, after a 10% discount).
Getting ready for the Dolphins
We all got ready for our adventure–swimsuits and life jackets.
- Before jumping in the water, we were watching the local water fowl.
- Sandi & John: life jackets and ready to go!
- The Black Widow and Gloater–ready for the water!
- Stan and me: This was our second dolphin excursion. Some once-in-a-lifetime experiences are so great you have to do them twice!
In the water
We all got dolphin kisses. When I figure out how, I’ll come back and add in video of us being pushed and pulled by the dolphins!
- Stan won’t dance with me much, but he seemed happy to be cavorting with the dolphin!
- I wasn’t jealous–I swear. I don’t think the dolphin is a risk to our marriage.
- Another kiss for Stan!
- I believe this was Stan–both Stan and John got to feed a dolphin. The fish was slimy, though.
- Charlie puckered up for the dolphin.
- Terry was delighted to get a dolphin kiss!
Around town
After our dolphin adventure, we got a ride back to town, and the bus driver directed us to a local place for lunch. We had a lovely meal (with the requisite Frozen Fruity Rum Things) and wandered around afterwards.
- There were roosters walking the streets
- An early view of Tortola as we headed off to our Dolphin Adventure.
- Before returning to the ship, we wandered the town–and of course, came to water.
- I love pictures of Stan and me with the water behind us!
- We didn’t figure out what this meant–the big line and the small line looked the same to us!
- It looks drearier than it was. Long John wants to buy an island for us all to retire to.
- Sandi by the water
- For some reason, we always like it when we get a view of the ship when we’re out and about sightseeing.
Souvenirs
Part of the fun of traveling is finding unusual and beautiful things.
- I guess I haven’t outgrown my love of vases–I found the shape of this very compelling.
- The store where I bought the beautiful little vase.
- Here’s the artist I bought the palette board from.
- I love purple. I love purple with bright colors. It took me a while to choose between two similar palette boards.
- The spice company we wandered into. We also visited the nearby candy store and acquired saltwater taffy.
- I bought several seasoning blends at the Sunny Caribbee–some for me and some for Sandy. I wish I was a better cook who knew when to use what spice!
- Tea for Sandy!