I admit it- I’ve been M.I.A. due to life. Things have been hectic; however, recently someone asked me again- “Why aren’t you blogging? Why aren’t you writing about your travels?” The truth is- I’m not sure I want to recount everything I do on my vacations with the world. I’ve had some special moments (or some not so great ones!) and sometimes it feels as if words cannot do the experience justice. Or maybe you’ll find it to be boring? My return from Europe a year ago was one for the ages in epic proportions.
Anyway, I returned to the ocean not too long ago. I had wonderful weather and a calming, relaxing stay. One place I made a return to was Grand Turk in Providencales in Turks & Caicos. The water is absolutely breathtaking. Actually, let’s call it stunning.
There’s a nice view when you first get off the cruise ship and walk up towards the “cruise center.” The chairs are free and there’s a gigantic pool (free!) but the drink prices are non-tourist friendly Margaritaville prices. But hello!? Look at this paradise!
My favorite thing to do is to ditch the busy area and make my down the beach to the infamous “Jack’s Shack.” It’s an easy walk and you can’t beat the view or the scenery as you walk! I still cannot believe I was able to capture this image.
At Jack’s Shack it’s best to get there early- it fills up SUPER fast! They have pretty yummy food and drinks. You can choose to put your stuff on the beach or use the tables they have set up. I obviously chose table service because hello! It’s vacation! Plus, I’m a pale ghost. The photo of the sand above has more color than I do. As you can see below, I needed the shade of the awesome “Au Revoir” hat I made to keep me from frying early on.
Jack’s has some pretty unusual drink names, but they’re known for their “Sandy Vagina.” Yep. You can even grab a shirt with “Home of the Sandy Vagina” written inconspicuously on it. I can safely say that I really don’t remember what drinks I had this day, but we had a bar bill/food that was less than two people going on an excursion for the day. It’s a great area to jump back and forth between the water and the beach. As you can see below, the water is pretty miraculous. It’s clear. It’s warm. Hint: down the beach here aren’t many fish floating around. They all head to the crazy cruise people who feed them.
One of the many yummy drinks I ingested that day. As you can see, ample chairs and umbrellas for folks wanting to escape from the hustle and bustle of cruise-dom.
The one thing I haven’t told you…yet. Jack’s Shack is infamous for it’s four-legged super star, Topher. He’s a golden doodle, who obviously lives for the sand. He doesn’t swim in the water but he will play at the shoreline and “dig” for his items. He likes when you throw sand up to as he tries to “catch” it.
Overall, I love Grand Turk. It’s such a nice place. It’s quiet. The beach is one you never want to leave. More about other “new” places soon!
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