St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

This island was also discovered by Columbus, also on his second voyage. It's where his ship almost ship-wrecked, and he and his crew spent many months here making it sea worthy again.  A few of us walked from the dock into town, enjoying the architecture, flora and fauna (roosters, hens and chicks), and a delicious bowl of conch chowder.  Very friendly.  There were two ships in port, a day later there was to be six, good timing!