We arrived very early as planned because they have mooring balls that are first come first serve and you are not allowed to anchor. We dinghied in and began exploring the massive boulders which were formed as a result of volcanic lava that eroded between the granite boulders. They are amazing because they look like someone just threw them down and they landed every which way. 
The water runs into the crevices and forms the “baths.”
When we arrived we were pretty much alone, but by the time we left it was full of other boaters and tourists who had arrive by land.We then headed to Spanish Town, VG. The anchorage there was rolly, but we wanted to stay there because it was Carnival. Carnival lasts for four days nonstop. They had bands playing very loud island music and lots of food booths, etc. The locals told us about a concert that was to be at the school grounds that night. So after a late dinner, Mike, Phil, and I (Doug opted for sleep as it was 10pm) ventured into town and got a taxi to the concert. There was a long line already formed and the entrance was guarded by armed police who were scanning people with wands as they entered. We were a little apprehensive; however, with the police presence and the security measures we felt it would be okay. We waited for the bands to start along with around 4000 of our closest native friends. We were right in front of the stage, so close in fact that a comedian referred to us as the ones with the blue eyes. Bmobile was the promoter of carnival so they were giving away bandanas, back packs and cell phones. During the show they would toss 3 backpacks with cell phones in them into the crowd. So we three inconspicuous, blue-eyed people spread out to increase our odds of getting a backpack. Mike being as tall as he is reached out and grabbed one then handed it off to Phil who crouched over it to protect our prize. It was our lucky day! We got a cell phone! We then proceeded to party with our new friends until 3am . . . which about killed us the next day!
After visiting several other anchorages we have determined that the BVI’s are clearly overwrought with charter boats and tourists making anchorages crowded and congested. Maybe we were spoiled in the Bahamas with the pristine nature of things! On the other hand each island down in the Caribbean chain has its own unique personality and European flavor which attracts the cruising crowd. We hope as we continue our journey that it will not be quite as crowded as it has been with all the charter boats.
