Virgin Gorda

Hello Block 2!
I hope everyone had a relaxing Mardi Gras break and is ready to finish out the third quarter strong!  As I mentioned in one of my previous posts, last week my family and I traveled to the caribbean island of Virgin Gorda.  I had never been to the caribbean before, or to any island for that matter, so this trip was especially exciting!  Getting there, however, wasn't easy; it actually took about 24 hours!  But, when I finally stepped off of the plane and saw the ocean, palm trees, and sandy beaches, it was all worth it.

We had to take a boat from the island of Tortola to where we were staying on Virgin Gorda.  As we sailed along through the bright blue water, my excitement increased even more!  I was so anxious to lay in the sun, and play in the sand.  After we settled in, we took a drive around the island.  The entire island is only 8 sq miles, and only takes 20 minutes to drive from one end to the other!  There were so many highlights of this trip that it is impossible to describe all of them.  But, some of my favorites were visiting The Baths, a tourist attraction famous for its incredible ocean-caves and cliffs, and snorkeling on Cooper Island.  This was an unforgettable trip and I cannot wait to go back.  But, always remember to wear sunscreen, because sunburns aren't fun!