Over the Top to Taboo

We went to bed knowing that today would break the pattern of beach, read, swim, walk, drink, repeat. Today we are going to walk the top of the island from the west down to the east. We didn't get up quite as early as we wanted but after our normal breakfast of bacon and eggs we headed up the hill behind our cottage. We climb quick from sea level to 600'. Now the path drops down and we normally take the right branch and drop down into Great Harbour, but today we take the left. The road is volcanic rock and dirt. If you slip and fall you'll rip whatever hits first. We quickly climb and in 20 minutes we are at the high point, about 950' above the sea. From here we can see all of the VIs, both US and British. From here the road goes up and down but more gently until we get the views of Little Jost, Diamond Cay and Sandy Spit. From here its 700 toe scrunching, knee pounding feet down till we get to see level and the easy walk thru the mangroves to Foxy's Taboo, his luxury beach bar.
At 11 its a bit later than usual for my Red Stripe, but it really hits the spot. We change from hiking shoes to Tevas and head out to the bubbly pool to cool down.
The bubbly pool is on the north side (think very big ocean) and the waves pound thru the narrow opening and pound down creating a natural jacuzzi. My it feels good to just sit and be pounded by the surf.
My expectation is that we will have 50 memorable meals this year. We've been here 6 days and have 6 contenders. Today's lunch will be one of the best. I had one of the best meals ever 3 years ago, grilled grouper. I'm ecstatic to hear that grouper is the catch of the day and I'm not disappointed. This will be one of our best lunches of 2010 or any year. All too soon, Nadine reminds me that I wanted to mooch a ride back to Great Harbour. The couple with the 4 door rental vehicle is finishing their lunch and its time to make my move. Fortunately they are willing to haul us all the way back to White Bay.
The rest of the afternoon quickly falls back into the drink, read, swim, walk, repeat pattern. We end up as we usually do at Seddy's. Cute little Shannon tells us how we're going to be blown away by our meal tonite at Seddy's. We will be and so ends another perfect day,.