2015-4-21  St. Barths (8-3)  Shell Beach:

  This was a new port for us. 

From my research ahead of time, I read there was a beach within walking distance.  So we took off to find it---Shell Beach.  It really was a pretty walk.  The town was beautifully landscaped and the marina full of boats made for a great setting.  I had read to walk to the right about 10 minutes. 

 Most of it was along the dock.

 When the dock ended, it got a little trickier, but a local lady directed us from there.  It was more then 10 minutes for us, but still a nice walk.  The beach made it all worth while.

 Most of it really was covered with shells.

 Snorkeling was fun, too.  Maybe not the best, but good enough to keep us entertained for quite awhile.
Scrawled filefish

 a fish I haven't seen in Hawaii.

and another

 Octopus

octopus changing colors

 a type of Jack

 Even had interesting critters on land.

 Another view of Shell Beach.

 Looking out from Shell beach.

 to the other point.

 female Blue head wrasse.

 Caribbean Grouper

I believe this is another grouper and a blue tang

reflections in the water.

 looking back to the beach

 cactus growing near the beach.

 After about 3 hours we figured we had it.

 After drying in the sun a bit, we walked back to the boat.  Along the way we saw 8' tall cotton.

 WAlking to the pier.

 church behind a huge anchor.

 Not sure what kind of fish this guy is---snook? 

 Back on the ship we admired the views of the nearby islands.

 So long St. Barth's.