Aw your puppy waiting for you. I always think about my sweet little Chi Monty, who waits patiently for me in the Cold New England Winter for my return from my UK sojourn. I'm usually gone for at least three months, so he is always so excited to see me again. But I don't think Time exists the same for them as it does for us, so never sure if he feels it more then when I just pop out to the store?
This looks an amazing trip. I LOVE being on/in/near the sea and try to be so as much of my year as possible. I have not been to St. Thomas but it is on my list.