15.11 St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
Magens Bay viewed from Mountain Top. A bay is a shielded body of water which coincides with the Hebrew word (magen). Looking from above the town out towards the ocean. Taking a break after a sweaty climb. “You need rest, more food—look how scrawny you’re getting—we’re going to the beach today,” our 'bossy' editor informed us. We preferred it when she gave us commands rather than the combination of commands and personal criticism of how we look. We did agree that it’s time to unwind a little as the near month stay in Peru took it out of us, particularly the language bits. However, we were not ready to admit it, certainly not until she withdraws her comments that we used to be so much more loveable when we were carrying a few pounds more. After numerous delays, we finally made it to the beach, a rather small cove. We positioned ourselves on chaise-lounges and prepared for the afternoon’s activities. Perhaps activities might be an exaggeration. “You have to lie...