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BOMBA'S FULL MOON FESTIVITIES
Bomba's Surfside Shack( 284-495-4148; Cappoon's Bay)
, near Apple Bay,
has achieved mythic status in the Caribbean -think bras, booze, full moons and
trippy mushroom tea.
The place truly is a shack, built from a mishmash of license plates, surfboards and
graffiti-covered signposts espousing carnal wisdom such as 'Wood is Good!'. Bras
and panties are woven throughout, along with snapshots of topless women. Very of-
ten, sitting smack in the middle of these photos and wearing a wide grin along with
his trademark sunglasses, is Bomba.
Bomba started his bar-restaurant more than 30 years ago to feed the surfers who
still ride the waves curling out front. Today the shack is famous for its monthly full
moon parties, which feature an outdoor barbecue, live reggae and plenty of dancing
and drinking. Bomba also serves free psychoactive mushroom tea (mushrooms grow
wild on Tortola and are legal), and up to 500 people, both tourists and locals, show
up for his bacchanals. Note to those who don't wish to end up topless in photos:
mind your intake of tea and rum punch.
Even if you're not on-island during the full moon, the Bomba Shack is a sight to
behold. Stop by for a beer with the surfers. The shack also hosts live bands on Wed-
nesday and Sunday evenings.
Shopping
The Sopers Hole wharf has outlets of Road Town's top shops. Try Pusser's for the rum of
Her Majesty's Royal Navy, then Sunny Caribbee Spice Company for herbal hangover cures
for when you drink too much of it. Other boutiques include:
BVI Apparel Company
CLOTHING
T-shirts, pottery, jewelry and other island souvenirs; Cuban cigars, too.
Zenaida's
ACCESSORIES
Sarongs and straw bags, as well as funky jewelry, fill the shelves.
