Tortola, Here We Are

Tuesday, May 16, 2023, Tortola

After our unexpected overnight stay in Puerto Rico, Alan, Lisa & Kyle finally arrived in Tortola on Tuesday, May 16. The flight in on a Cessna 402 was well worth it! (Just the pilot & 5 passengers.) Hard to say which was more exciting: the approach into the Beef Island Airport, or the fly over of anchorages to come in the following days!

We enjoyed our stay at the inviting Hummingbird House in Road Town, a relaxing Bed & Breakfast overlooking the harbor.  We ventured into town for a quick look at our accommodations & sailing vessel for the upcoming week: J Dog is spectacular and seems ready to take us on our adventures!

Ryan & Erika arrived mid-afternoon, and Bronny & Deb followed soon after. Dinner, cocktails, and provisioning plans led us all to an early turn-in, ready to set sail on Wednesday! ⛵ 


Approaching Beef Island Airport in our Cessna


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