A Day at the Races

It's Boxing Day in Tortola!  Everything's closed, of course...except the Laundromat, which will substantially improve Kai Kanani's air freshness.  Walter's Jeep is functional, even if it hasn't been cleaned since May, when Tony spent considerable effort washing years of mud and grime off the inside and outside as a gift for Walter loaning us the car.  This time it's a "rental"... 

On our way to Myett's for lunch, we discover something completely new...quite rare on Tortola!  Mr Stout, first born son of the original Government Minister Stout, has opened a spectacular new bar on the Ridge Road above Cane Garden Bay.

He's quite the talker, and his bar really is nice.  The view - World Class!  Chris and Kara are enjoying a week away from the Chicago winter, and we recommended Red Rock Restaurant, and lo and behold, they showed up - but didn't come visit us on Kai Kanani after dinner.  Where are you guys?

Next stop:  The oldest rum distillery in the Caribbean...more than 400 years old!  Wood fired one pot still makes 25 gallons per day during the season of pretty darn good rum.  Arundel Rum is sold only on Tortola, mostly to tourists who come to the distillery. 

These people know how to have fun, too.  The best selling rum:  "The Horny Rum...The Panty Dropper"! 

 

 

During Mr. Stout's soliloquy, we discovered that on Boxing Day the Tortolans enjoy serious horse racing at Ellis Thomas Downs.  Kevin, previously unbeknownst to Craig, is a major horse racing fan.  You should have seen him, like a kid in a candy store!  What a great time!  Tortolan women are, how shall we say, fashion oriented?  Like loud, man, really loud!  Bright colors, incredible shoes, they strut their stuff on Boxing Day at the races.  Check out Miss British Virgin Islands, a real cutey.