The SADDEST DAY EVER on Sea Dog / S2E10

We made it to the U.S. Virgin Islands, just in time for Easter! Our first stop — St. Thomas, where the marina hosted a sweet little Easter celebration for the kids. After meeting the Easter Bunny and grabbing some treats, we rode the gondola up the mountain for lunch with friends and some epic views of the harbor — we could even spot SeaDog and Optimist Creed down below! Twelve years ago, we took this same gondola and had lunch at the same restaurant… never imagining that one day, our very own boat would be anchored in that very harbor. Life really does come full circle. After a cozy Easter morning (and a visit from the Easter Bunny ), we moved over to Water Island near Honeymoon Bay, where we enjoyed stunning sunsets, great food, and some time with our buddy boat OC. The kids had a blast playing with little Gregory — they’re basically the Three Musketeers now! Then came a very special arrival — our close friend Jake joined us! As soon as he stepped aboard, we set sail for the iconic Christmas Cove, home to the famous Pizza Pi floating restaurant. Epic pizza + island views = perfection. Next stop: St. John! We spent a few days in Maho Bay, hiking to the Annaberg Sugar Mill Ruins, learning about the island’s deep history, and exploring ancient Taino petroglyphs carved over a thousand years ago. To touch such ancient art was truly humbling. Our adventures took us through hidden beaches, secret anchorages, and a few “oops” moments (let’s just say… the most expensive morning ever ). As our week came to a close, we said goodbye to Jake and also to Ana, our oldest daughter and best first mate. She’s been such a huge part of our journey — from baking muffins to helping with the kids — and while it’s hard to let her go, we’re so proud of her for starting her next adventure. This week in the USVI was filled with laughter, love, history, and some heartfelt goodbyes. ⸻ 🌴 PLACES WE VISITED 🗺️ 📍 St. Thomas – Gondola ride & Easter celebration 🐰🏝️ 📍 Honeymoon Bay (Water Island) – Beautiful sunsets, beach vibes 🌅🍹 📍 Christmas Cove – Pizza Pi floating restaurant 🍕⚓️ 📍 St. John (Maho Bay) – Turtles, hiking & Annaberg Sugar Mill 🐢🥾🏰 📍 Petroglyph Trail – Ancient Taino carvings & sacred pools 🪶💧 📍 Secret Anchorage – Peaceful hideaway (and that “expensive moring” 😅) 📍 Sail back to St. Thomas – Passing Little St. James & Big St. James ⛵️