Happy Belated Birthday To Me

I've been off the whole Internet thing for the past week and a bit as Mallory dropped by for a quick little visit. Not exactly quick, but after being here for just a week and a half it certainly felt like it was on the ferry ride back to St. Thomas. For the past 4 years I have spent my birthdays packing my life up and travelling back from university. So, it was great to have a very different birthday and finally got to enjoy the day with Mallory in arguably the most beautiful place in the world. We went to Jost Van Dyke with Colin, my buddy who owns the boat I live on, his mom and two of her friends. Colin took us to a little secret gem of a spot on Little Jost where we spent the afternoon drinking champagne and wine and eating homemade pate! After, we had delicious mango chutney burgers and Painkillers at Foxy's Taboo and headed over to the Soggy Dollar Bar in White Bay for more Painkillers. Later that evening back in Tortola, Mallory and I went for a very nice dinner at The Dove. Best meal I've eaten on this island without a doubt. Finally, we wrapped the night up at Long Bay where there was a little beach party action going on. So, pretty solid birthday over all, and definitely a great little break from the usual island grind having Mallory back for a well deserved visit. Here are a few photos that I stole from Mal's camera.

Champagne and 'Doogay'

Beaching at Little Jost near the pools

Soggy Dollar bar at White Bay

Dry-aged rib eye steak with balsamic reduction, prosciutto wrapped asparagus, potato pave

Black sesame crusted tuna, kimchi, beef and saffron udon noodles