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Monday, April 29, 2013

Y is Yacht Haven

For this, my fourth year doing the challenge, I've decided to share place names from the Virgin Islands. For such a small spot in the ocean, it seems like every rock, cove, hill and house has been christened. The names are a unique mix of Spanish, Danish, French, Dutch, English, and African to name a few.
Yacht Haven, St. Thomas
Back in the 1950s Yacht Haven mostly consisted of a labyrinth of narrow wooden finger piers and was home to many, many sailboats and houseboats. At the end of one of those piers was a palm thatched bar. It was a community with its fair share of characters. In 1995, a hotel that had been built was destroyed by  Hurricane Marilyn. Now it is a marina for the wealthy who have private yachts and simply must run to the Gucci store for a new purse.


Here's bit of conspicuous consumption. Notice it carries its own private helicopter.


Other Y names:
Yawzi Point Trail, St. John. There's a nice video of the trail and the swim at the end HERE. It can get hot on the trail so it's advised to bring water.
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  1. ManzanitaApril 29, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    Of course one needs the helicopter to get to the Gucci store.
    Good underwater photography in the video.

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  2. farawayeyesApril 29, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    The original Yacht Haven sounds like fun.

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  3. cleemckenzieApril 29, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    I think I'll buy me a yacht and go to St. John. That's the kind of life I've decided suits me best.

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  4. Alex J. CavanaughApril 29, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    That is one big boat...

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  5. Carol KilgoreApril 29, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    I would much prefer the thatched bar and its characters, as long as I had an air conditioned place to sleep :)

    Awesome video.

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  6. Barbara WatsonApril 29, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    I'm going to miss these posts once the A-Z is done. The photos alone bring me to places my mind needs to envision. Thanks so much.

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  7. L. Diane WolfeApril 29, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    What a shame a bunch of rich folks came in and took over the place.

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  8. Melissa SugarApril 29, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    That's one amazing boat. Hi, I'm a new follower from the challenge.

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  9. Susan KaneApril 29, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    They tore down paradise and put in a Yacht parking lot.

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  10. Hilary Melton-ButcherApril 30, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    Hi Bish .. I thought you said yacht Heaven! And I echo Susan's words - they tore down paradise for that monstrosity! Still I wouldn't mind a ride - just one little one!

    Cheers Hilary

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  11. orneryswifeMay 1, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    That helicopter even matches the yacht! Nice to see how others live. The VI sounds like a very lovely spot to visit, but the idea of being destroyed by a hurricane doesn't really appeal.

    Congrats on finishing the challenge! Big Kudos for that!
    tm

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