Chinese Takeout Food @ British Virgin Island

[Throwback February]

It was Saturday, so I took the opportunity to venture the town for some food. I didn’t have mobile data on my phone, so I simply walked around to see what caught my interest along the way. I had done a bit of research earlier at the hotel using their free Wi-Fi.

I stumbled upon a Chinese takeout restaurant, but none of the staff looks Chinese, more like Filipino to me. Later, a colleague at the office told me that they are Vietnamese.

There are trays of chicken, prawns, pork and beef dishes. Something similar to chapfan style, except the dishes are limited and same daily.

Not much variety but is sufficient to rotate every single day😀

It’s open from morning until around 7 or 8pm. The price depends on what you pick, a small box of fried rice or noodles starts at about USD 5, and a medium box with chicken and vegetables is around USD 10, which is pretty cheap by BVI standards.

The main street in Road Town.

[Below] Maria's By The Sea Hotel. I was supposed to stay here but it was fully booked. It is only 5 minutes' walk from the office.

Nearby the sea, there are several colorful booths, but were closed. I think these are rental retail kiosks that only operates during the peak visitor season.

Quiet and peaceful on a weekend evening.

No one around. Looks like ghost town.

Where are the people?

Nevertheless, this is a nice hangout place when the weather is cooling.

Crystal clear sea water. Well, that's how their government spent the US$10 fee imposed to every foreigner. To clean up the water and beach.

The quiet street in Road Town. It is usually busy on weekdays.

Some older buildings. Below is a police station.

I don't know who this man is...

and don't care to read the details....

The buildings here look colonial like those buildings in old KL.

[Below] a Complaints Commission...I wonder what sort of complaints do they handle?

Sir Olva George Plaza

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As I walked, I discovered another Chinese restaurant. Menu as below:

The restaurant is named Lucky Star. What a lucky name.

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I did not dine-in there coz I have already tapao my dinner from the earlier takeout restaurant. Here's my takeout food - fried rice with 2 pieces chicken and stir-fried assorted veggies for USD10.

By default, they provided a fork, but since I look Chinese, they gave me a Chinese spoon as well😆 although I’m used to eating rice with fork😂

 

Cane Garden Bay, BVI

2 days before I left BVI, my colleagues brought me out for lunch at Cane Garden Bay which is located at the other side of the Tortola island.

The restaurant is located right next to the beach, with clear blue waters. Very scenic!😍

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The morning view at Terrance B. Lettsome Airport, taken on my last day in BVI. This was early in the morning, around 7am. There are only morning flights to Sint Maarten.

I was first to check-in!

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After a 45 minutes flight, reached Princess Juliana Intl Airport in Sint Maarten again. It is a nicer, slightly bigger airport than Terrance B. Lettsome Airport. At least here they have a foodcourt and some fast-food restaurants😀

On my way back to Panama!

Along the coast of Panama. The airport is just in the vicinity.

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Finally, back to my home-sweet-home in Costa del Este around 4pm-ish.

Did my laundry and catch-up with some sleep as I woke up early during the day (due to the morning flight).

The Mooring's Yacht Club, British Virgin Islands

On one of the Sundays, went for a walk at a yacht club.

The Mooring Yacht Club is located right opposite the hotel. I just need to cross the road and find the entrance.

I went in through the wrong gate that is for staffs. So, one of the staff guided me to the visitor area which is just a few steps away.

Quite huge area. There are Dock A and Dock B.

[Below] Ice box where you can get some ice to keep your catches fresh.

I noticed a signboard for Charlie's. I wonder who is Charlie....

According to cgpt:

In maritime and yachting terminology, 'Charlie' is the signal flag for the letter C in the International Code of Signals.

More signboards....This place has a bar/restaurant, a pool and a mini mart.

Not far from there was a Caribbean cruise ship that sails among the region. After spending a few days in port, it sailed away, and another cruise ship arrived and docked in its place.

Crystal clear water. I think the environmental fee (USD10) charged to every visitor/foreigner is used to clean their sea water.

[Above] This is the main entrance.

[Above] The mini market. Similar to our KK mart/ 99 Speedmart that sells basic food and necessities but slightly pricey than the normal supermarket. This mini mart comes handy for people who needs to stock up on food and other essentials at the last minute before setting sail for several days at sea.

Treasure Isle Hotel

The office admin in BVI booked me a hotel located further away as the place that my colleagues used to stay (Maria's by the Sea) is fully occupied.

This entire block (not sure if it is part of the hotel, don't care to check) but it is vacant and looks dark and creepy at night.

It is facing the sea with yachts and cruise ship docking nearby, so I guess the view must be nice if staying in those rooms.

I'm staying in a chalet-like room. It is a 2-storey building and mine is at the upper floor.

The rooms are connected by an outdoor walkway. You'll get wet when it rains.

This walkway leads you to the side gate that is unguarded. I'm abit skeptical of the hotel's security coz anyone can just enter the hotel compound through the side gate and easily gain access to the room if they got tool to open the room lock. There are surveillance cameras, but that couldn't do much.

Not far from my room, there is a hotel pool and the hotel's only cafeteria with pricey food.

Yes, that's the hotel's main gate.

The receptionist left at 7pm and after then there's no one at the counter. But if any emergency, you can dial the number provided.

This place was so quiet throughout my 2-weeks stay....On certain nights, I came out to count how many rooms having the lights on. Only 2 rooms! Does that mean only me and another tenant?

Other than staffs, I hardly see anyone in cafeteria, lobby nor at the pool....As if no one stay there except me...hahaha!

And the housekeeping staff, I think the most around 3 person. I know one of them by name coz she is so friendly and got the time to chat with me while I was in the room. All in all, I counted the number of staffs perhaps around 10 including chefs, assistant chefs, receptionist and housekeeping staffs.

As for the food....they have menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner but the items are quite limited.

beef steak

salmon steak

some sort of grilled chicken

shrimp carbonara pasta

There you go, the menu with actual name of the dishes.....

*not my lazy description above😂

Prices are in USD.