The central lodge area offered a restaurant, camp store, activities
desk, and a shop that sold art made from recycled materials, especially
glass. The "swap shelf" was a lively spot where departing guests
left things for others to re-use. Magazines, books, groceries, leftover
pizza, and boogie boards disappeared quickly. Boardwalks led to a
nice beach with some snorkeling spots and water sports rentals.
Our tent cabin was high on the hill, which meant we had a breathtaking
hike (literally) but also a breathtaking view (figuratively).
These morning and evening photos were taken from the yoga pavilion on the
way to our tent cabin. Many boats anchor in Maho Bay overnight because
it is protected from the prevailing winds. The brightly lit island
in the distance is St. Thomas, which is more developed.
We traveled in and out of camp to hikes, beaches, or dinner in town
in taxis that were converted pickup truck--most often in Frett's shuttle,
which ran to and from Cruz Bay on a schedule matching the ferry arrivals.
Shuttle trips were a good chance to meet fellow guests and swap notes about
the day's activities or sea life sighted on snorkel trips. We enjoyed
talking with the interesting people who had chosen to stay here when we
met them at the dining pavilion or the beach
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