Our second stop was the island of St. Thomas in the USVI. Ron and I spent the day on St. John the last time we were in this area, so we decided we should stay on St. Thomas this time. We did a lot of research ahead of time and decided to try Coki Beach because the snorkeling was supposed to be really good. It was a nice beach but got very crowded as the day progressed. We got there by 10, though, and were able to get chairs and a nice spot on the beach.
The snorkeling was very good. The water was clear and there were a lot of fish. When we got there, we were given dog biscuits to feed the fish. While that sounds like a good way to attract the fish, it attracts A LOT of fish. Danielle was a little freaked out by the amount of fish that swarmed us, and Tyler didn't let go of the biscuit in time and was bit (not seriously). That ended Danielle's snorkeling experience at that beach, but Tyler and I spent a lot of time snorkeling together - without dog biscuits! It was so much fun to share that experience with him. Probably the most interesting thing we saw at this beach was a puffer fish and a couple flounder. The crabs were interesting looking, too.
Once again the kids enjoyed playing in the sand and surf. It was so nice to sit on the beach and listen to them laugh while watching them play. They had such a nice time. The sun was very intense, so I was constantly worried about them burning, hence the hats. 
Every afternoon our butler brought us a special snack. Tyler and I fought over this one. ;)
This was Danielle's favorite dessert, which was a surprise from our waiter. Our room steward, butler, and several others we talked to, including this evening's waiter, had children around Danielle's age. They really enjoyed doting on her.
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You picked a great place to snorkel. I did my first dive there. I remember getting swarmed by the fish when we fed them but it took my mind off the fact that I was completely submerged and breathing off a tank. I love reading about your good times!
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