The Soggy Dollar - A Bvi Beach Bar Favorite!
The beach bars in the the Virgin Islands are totally unlike bars anywhere else in the world
. When you think of going to a bar, it"s to get a drink--right? Well, you can certainly do that at the beach bars in the Virgin Islands, but amazing cocktails are just one of the things that makes these bars the world"s best--and at the top of that list is the Soggy Dollar Bar on White Bay in Jost Van Dyke, BVI.
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http://www.caribbean-on-line.com/caribbean-web-cams/soggy-dollar-bar-webcam.shtmlWhen you visit the Soggy Dollar Bar, plan to spend a few hours, if not the whole day, there. Not to drink--well, not to JUST drink--but to soak up the sun on the world"s most beautiful beach, cool off in crystal clear waters, eat great food, and meet amazing people from all over the world.
As you cruise into White Bay, you"ll be blown away by the amazing beauty of this pristine bay. Simply put, there"s nowhere else like it on earth. It"s absolutely breathtaking. There"s no dock, so the way to the bar is through the water--hence the name, Soggy Dollar. Most patrons jump in the water and swim to shore. Your first stop is the bar, open to the elements on two sides, for a world-famous Painkiller.
Soggy Dollar Introduced The Pain Killer
The Painkiller, the headline drink of the Caribbean, originated at Soggy Dollar in the 1970"s and is the perfect concoction of dark rum, cream de coconut, pineapple and orange juice, topped with fresh grated nutmeg. When you pay, there"s a clothes line where the bartenders will clip your "soggy dollars" to dry before burying them in the register. The choice of cocktail is the easy part...now, what to do next?
You could join the group of friendly folks floating in the water, or get in on the volleyball game, or just climb into a nearby hammock and let the gentle breeze rock you to sleep. Or, you could try your hand at the Ring Game, a Soggy Dollar favorite.
Soggy Dollar Fun & Games - The Ring Toss
No one really knows how or when the Ring Game started, but rumor has it that Blackbeard and his crew played the game on their ship--using the bones of their victims and a noose made of hemp. Regardless, the game has been played for generations and is actually pretty simple in concept. A ring is tied to a string, which hangs from a tree. A nail, or hook, is hammered into the trunk of the tree. The goal is to toss the ring and catch it on the hook. Sounds easy, right? Give it a try.
Weekends frequently feature live entertainment by locals--you"re welcome to sing along--and a fantastic BBQ featuring delicious burgers and locally caught fresh fish. The vibe is totally laid back, and the crowd can go from mellow to wild depending on the day and the crowd.
The motto at Soggy Dollar is relax and enjoy, so plan to leave the world behind when you arrive at this Caribbean jewel.
The only way to get to the Soggy Dollar is by boat - hopefully ours! The Soggy Dollar is a frequent stop on a Pirate"s Paradise Adventures BVI boat tour. If you"re traveling through the BVIs - be sure to put The Soggy Dollar Bar on your list of stops.
by: Leigh Woeller
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