CRUZ BAY HARBOR

I may be biased but having visited most islands in the Caribbean I still think Cruz Bay has the prettiest harbor of them all.  Next month I will sample 2 new islands - Tobago and Barbados.  If either can beat Cruz Bay for beauty and charm I will let you know. Merry

BOLD ON ST JOHN

 The US Environmental Protection Service's research vessel "Bold" was seen poking around in Rendezvous Bay on Sunday.  To find out their mission read the press relase below. EPA to Study Coral Reefs in U.S. Virgin Islands Release date: 02/24/2009 Contact...

JUST ANOTHER PRETTY PICTURE

We love bouganvilla in the islands because when there is little rain they still blossom.  They always brighten the day when I leave my house in the morning Merry

A DAY AT THE RACES

A day at the races on St. John can be a crabby affair.  Though I have been on St. John for well over 30 years, yesterday I attended my first "Crab Race".  This one was held on the beach at the Westin Resort and was really a hoot.  Children...

HARVEY GAMAGE VISITS ST. JOHN

  This is the first time I have seen the Harvey Gamage in Cruz Bay this winter.  See some information on her below.  Built by the shipyard of Harvey Gamage on the Damariscotta River in South Bristol, ME. *Launched in 1973*     Length...

Cat Meets Lobster

Jumpin Jack Flashman is my 10 week old kitten who just enjoyed his first sailing weekend.  He had no problem whatsoever with noisy diesel engines, slippery decks or mal-de-mer.  He was very brave when confronted with his first live fish, which he bit...

CHEESEBURGER IN PARADISE

Friends Kelsey and Christi were visiting St. John last week from Maine.  This is their own version of "Cheeseburgers In Paradise" served on my deck overlooking Rendezvous Bay and Ditleff Point.  Why suffer through another winter when you could be here??  Merry

ORCHIDS GALORE

  These gorgeous orchids are cleverly attached to trees in coconut husks, which hold enough moisture for the plants to thrive.  These photos were taken at "Casa Bueno" on Bordeaux Mountain.  See more about "Casa Bueno" on our Blog for Dec. 31, 2008.  Merry

NEW INCENTIVE PROGRAM

  Islandia Real estate has implemented a new incentive program.  For those who purchase a residential property from Islandia on or before March 01, 2009 a free kitten of your choice will be delivered  at closing.  Seen...

VIRGIN ISLANDER MEETS SNOWMAN

What does a Virgin Islander do for fun in Maine?  Build a snowman of course.  This is the first I have built in 30 years.  Too bad it rained that night and the next morning he was just a blob of ice. I am happy to be home where the weather is always...