If you are visiting the island of Tortola, make a point of visiting Aragorn’s Studio, located in Trellis Bay and the adjoining Beef Island. Aragorn is best known for his brilliant metal sculptures called “fireballs.” Fireballs are made from large steel buoys that have reached their useful life on the ocean. The buoys are then carved by Aragorn with elaborate designs, filled with wood and paper, and then ignited for a spectacular display. The fireballs are central to monthly full moon parties on the island. Although we were not there during the full moon, at least one fireball was lit each night we visited. Stop in for a “Dark and Stormy” at the Trellis Bay Cybercafe, made with homemade ginger beer, and watch the display. For more on Tortola and Beef Island, check out part three of our five-part trip report from the British Virgin Islands.
Want to see the fireball in action? Check it out at minute 6:35 of our BVI Video.
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