COME ASHORE || Great Harbor, Jost Van Dyke, Dec. 2018 - Christmas in the British Virgin Islands!

Come ashore the beautiful Great Bay on the island of Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands. We visit this tiny Caribbean island in December 2018 on a sailing charter trip, just a few days before Christmas. What we found was the Christmas sprit we had hoped for.
Hurricane Irma devastated Jost Van Dyke and the entire British Virgin Islands with Category 5 winds in September 2017. What remains is testament to the resilience of this tiny island community.
Come ashore with me, and discover what happens in paradise at Christmas.
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Boat: 2005 47' Leopard
Cameras: Go Pro Hero 7 Black, Canon G7x ii, iPhone X
Audio: Zoom H4n Recorder
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[@WesShoemaker]

Let me know if you like this series and want to see more!

[@catmom9755]

Yes, please!

[@ruthkenneway7622]

Absolutely!

[@bethmeadows2828]

So beautiful indeed. I loved this video and truly love abounds. Jesus is truly love.

[@rhondae8222]

Wow! That storm devastated the islands, the people appear to be content nevertheless. God bless them.

[@javajunkie9748]

You narrated the story so very well and so glad I came over from Highfalutin'. Thank you for showing us this little piece of the world and would love to see more!

[@WesShoemaker]

Thanks, Java Junkie! I really appreciate the support! ❤️❤️

[@susansauls8902]

So loved this. That joyous singing in the midst of destruction was poignant. These people are amazing. The repeated word "beautiful" in their singing is the reflection of their own within.

[@aliciabratton3832]

Wow, Wes. Sitting here in tears. Good tears. Theres hope in even the most broken places. Thank you!

[@WesShoemaker]

Thank you, Alicia! I gotta say that standing there listening to those children in that environment made my hair stand on end. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. ❤️

[@dianabarefoot7130]

Oh Wesley, this was so beautiful it brought me to tears. I got hooked watching your low carb videos, but have loved even more watching your personal adventures. Thank you for this. Lovely. From a Barefoot to a Shoemaker, lol!

[@WesShoemaker]

Thank you so much! Glad you came over here to see a bit more. And now Barefoot Shoemaker will have to be my band name! LOVE IT! 😃😍

[@lindsayrussell2546]

That was truly delightful Wes, and what a special moment to hear the singing. Yes please, more like this!

[@WesShoemaker]

Thank you for watching and commenting, Lindsay! It was quite the experience. More to come, so stay tuned! 👍

[@connieinks7018]

Lord to be able to sing after such devastation. Just gives me no reason to ever be down or defeated. Beautiful just beautiful❤️Keep on making videos love ya to pieces❣️

[@Dina-kf2ls]

Yep, what everyone else has said!! Thanks for sharing it, absolutely beautiful and moving!!

[@DealGirl19]

We watched this a few months back and today we visited this church and we kept thinking we had already been there. We looked through pictures and videos on our phone and finally We then realized it was from your wonderful video. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Thanks for sharing. It looks almost the same but the piano is missing now. Great little town!

[@WesShoemaker]

Wow! This was a wonderful trip. It saddens me that the church is still in poor shape, but the resilience of this little community is astounding. A magical little place! Thanks for coming back to let me know! Hope your trip was fantastic! 🧡💛

[@debbieaustinendecott2069]

This really spoked to my heart ❤️ and soul. Joy in the midst of destruction. This is what I needed. Thank you. The Star 🌟!!! There was way too much focus on Santa and presents this year as I spent it with my grand kiddos. What was missing for me and others that may not even realize it was Jesus and the true reason we are celebrating the season. Also I have spent last couple years celebrating Christmas with folks down on their luck and with homeless. To me that was so much more fun, rewarding and touching than being circled with Santa, presents, and family. Very humbling to help and serve others. Wishing all love, peace, joy, abundance, and gratitude. Thanks for all you do Wes. Just love watching your other channel and now glad to find you here. Thank you for sharing!

[@susansauls8902]

I agree, and feel the same way more and more with each passing year.

[@PuriandSue]

Love the edit and the way you've told the story. Sad to see the place destroyed by the hurricane :(

[@susankitchin325]

Just realized you're from Pensacola!! Hubby's family used to have their reunions on Perdido Key every year, until Hurrican Ivan wiped out the condo at which we'd stay! We went into Pensacola for grocery shopping and entertainment. It's a cool town!

[@stevielee4119]

Beautiful. I look forward to seeing more. thank you

[@leeannn6299]

That was lovely. I *definitely* want to see more of what you have to share. Again, thank you. I appreciate it!

[@WesShoemaker]

Thank you, Leeann! Much more to come, so stay tuned!

[@mike1968442]

Just beautiful!

[@Shadwife7]

Beautiful! Such hope!

[@DebbyLovinLife1]

WOW!! The way you did this video, absolutely beautiful!!! Definitely want to see more!! Also, came here from your Highfalutin channel, hoping to hear more about you and listen to your story!! Please share more with us!! Love your personality and that amazing twinkle in your eye!!!

[@XavierLeong]

Really heartbreaking stuff, you presented it really well I showing the destruction that occurred

[@joshlandis7185]

Well done. Great film if an amazing place!

[@lazydragon9819]

Very Lovely!

[@ballyea1]

Beautiful video Wes!

[@lynatedalton1456]

Wow! Just love this video. Thank You for filming this. I found you from your other channel,& look forward to seeing many more. You are so fun to watch.

[@grannysquareswagonwheels2604]

Awe, that was beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@WesShoemaker]

Thank you, Teresa! You’re my first and only comment thus far! ❤️❤️

[@traskrootsstudio4536]

You captured how special the island was perfectly. I'm very excited to see this series!

[@WesShoemaker]

😃 Can we go back???

[@susanhampton8711]

Hey Wes, I really enjoyed that! Well done! Thank you for sharing this with us! Looking forward to seeing more of your journey! I'm one of your Highfalutin Subscriber Fans! ❤

[@WesShoemaker]

Thank you, Susan! Appreciate you coming over to watch and comment! ❤️

[@angelbouclin]

I like

[@kathybellamy5207]

More!

[@WesShoemaker]

Kathy Bellamy You betcha!!!

[@kathybellamy5207]

Wes I would love to hear how you booked this Holiday... was the boat a charter?

[@WesShoemaker]

Kathy, it was a trip we had been talking about as a friend group for almost a decade and we decided to just finally take the plunge. One of our dearest friends just happens to have been a sailing instructor in the past, so he’d done the trip a few times and sort of knew the ropes. We chartered the boat through Conch Charters. Because we had a certified captain on board, we didn’t have to hire a captain. It was bliss. I’m ready to go straight back! 😜

[@angelidouglas1929]

I live in the Virgin islands that hurrican was not good

[@susansauls8902]

So sorry for the hardship your beautiful islands and you endured. It is more difficult for the islands to recover since it is challenging to get supplies for rebuilding there. I am in Houston so I understand the destructive storms. But here, we have access to our needs, even if it is coming in from other states. Hope you are doing better now. God bless you.❤

[@SebastianDylag]

Damn, such a cool, and broken place, crazy what is left :/ Great video Wes ! Got a new subscriber, this was well put together ! :D PS. I feel bad for asking but mind checking out my channel ? If not then that's totally fine ! :D

[@WesShoemaker]

Sebastian Dylag Not at all! The LEAST I can do for your font advice! 😉