16 hours ago, KennethT said:I love the rocks on that beach. Also, what's between the burger patty and tomato? It kinda looks like fish sliced for sashimi to me!
Me too! They are beautiful, but sharp. My sister cut her foot wide open climbing up one when we were teenagers.
11 hours ago, TicTac said:My bet is carm. onions.
Good guess! You are correct, and the sauce was a truffled blue cheese to put on top.
Yesterday I snorkeled out around the rocks and was stunned to see the shape of the coral. Compared to what I have been seeing on my trips to the USVI, this coral was dense and lush. I was practically crying inside my mask because I was so happy. Here are a few pictures
White spot phase Bermuda chub
The Reefs Club from the water. The round section is the reception and dining part of the original hotel, with the hotel rooms beyond to the right. The Club section was built about 15 years ago. I think there are around 60 hotel rooms, plus the 15 or so apartments at the Club, that make up the property.
After snorkeling I went back to reading on the beach, where I was attacked by a beach umbrella. The umbrella set up by the couple next to me was lifted out of the ground by the wind, and the sharp end of the pole smashed right into my thigh. Luckily I was still wearing the thick swim leggings I use while snorkeling, which helped to mitigate the damage to my leg. There's a nice hole in the leggings now, but I only have a nasty bruise, not a cut on my leg. It's always something!
Dinner last night was at Aurora. We had reserved a table on the patio, but the wind was so strong that eating outside was impossible.
Menu
and the view from our indoor table
We ordered two appetizers to share. Tuna tartare
and a special of rainbow runner crudo
Husband had the lobster linguini. They offered it with Bermuda lobster, but it was twice the price of the Maine lobster, so he passed
I had local tuna au poivre with scallion mashed potatoes and a side of grilled asparagus
Dessert menu
We ordered the chocolate soufflé to share. They brought out some complimentary shortbread, an espresso for me, and a Grand Marnier for my husband while we waited for it to cook
The souffle
I prefer non chocolate desserts, but this was good. We ate about half.
Today my sister and nephew arrive, and we also move to a larger condo in the Club since we need a third bedroom. We have no set dinner plans, but I am guessing we will end up at the pub up the street for a curry. Time will tell!
