Hello everyone!
Things are getting nice up north. Spring is
almost over, & summer is just around the corner!
When we first moved here, there seemed to be no
seasonal changes. Now that we have been living
on this lovely island for 5 years, we see them.
They are subtle, but they are here. March gave
us some weeks of high winds, & little rain. This
has left the island looking very dry. But, the
last couple of weeks we have had several
showers, so the island has gotten green in a
short time. We continue hoping for more rain.
The people who have lived here a long time have
told us that if we get a wet May, there is a
lower chance of us getting a hurricane! Also, we
need to keep an eye on the amount of mangoes on
the trees. Last year we had a bumper crop of
mangoes, & got Hurricane Omar blasting through!
May gave us some nice showers, & there don’t
appear to be too many mangoes. We’ll continue to
keep our fingers crossed!
The west side of
the Christiansted bypass appears to be ready to
pave, & I’ve heard that they have stabilized the
east side. When they begin, it could take 1 – 2
years to complete. Although I love driving
through Christiansted, looking at the beautiful
old buildings, & keeping an eye on the shop
windows, I think we’ll use it a lot in getting
to the east side of the island. The ambulances
will certainly be using it for a faster route!
Unlike other bypasses, where it can cut off the
life blood of the city, people will still go
into Christiansted. And, there will be several
roads from town which will intersect it.
The Roseway
(National Historic Landmark schooner) has now
left island, & returned to its’ summer home of
Boston. Chris & I went for 2 evening sails this
year – each one very different, & both
thoroughly enjoyable! The first one, the ocean
was placid, & we just skimmed along. The second
was a little more rough. Everyone got wet, but
it was a fantastic time! The Captain & crew were
so friendly, considerate, helpful, & fun! We
helped haul up the sails, then settled back as
the ship took wings. Built in 1925, it is a
lovely vessel, & comfortable. There’s plenty of
room to move about, places to sit, & feels as if
one is stepping back in time. During the day,
the ship takes 7th graders out for
sail, where they incorporate what the kids are
learning in school to the vessel. The children
are on board everyday for a week. For pictures &
information, go to
www.worldoceanschool.org. It will return
again in November.
Ground has been
broken for a bike path along the south shore! I
don’t know the route, &, of course, it will take
a few years to complete, but won’t that be
great?
Ground has also
been broken for the Captain Morgan Rum
distillery! This is a very important project
which will bring jobs & revenue to St. Croix.
The Governor worked hard to bring about this
deal, & we thank him! With Captain Morgan rum &
Cruzan rum, St. Croix will be providing 30% of
the world’s rum! So, remember, when drinking
these brands, you are bringing a little
something to our lovely island. Sip & think of
St. Croix.
Permits have been
given for the Robin Bay project on the South
Shore. This & Williams & Punch will give our
island 2 large hotel & casinos. The Hotel &
Tourism Association is doing what it can to fill
the existing rooms. It seems what we need are
more direct flights into St. Croix. I know that
they are working on that, too.
People have asked
me what’s happening with all the property that
Sir Stanford had bought. He had big wonderful
plans for St. Croix. It’s too bad that his
vision was not achieved. As far as I can tell,
things are just on hold. I’ve not seen or heard
of anything changing at all. It would be
wonderful if someone else with a lot of money
would come in, buy everything, & fix it up
right, as I believe Stanford intended to do. St.
Croix could use that kind of boost!
The leatherback
turtles are laying, & St. Croix Environmental
Association is taking people out to observe
them, courtesy of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Service. In another month or so, they will take
people to watch the hatchlings emerge. These are
amazing evenings; something you will remember
all your life! We’ve been, & felt truly
awestruck! Go to
www.stxenvironmental.org for information.
Hope you are all
well, happy, & yearning for St. Croix! Our web
cam is fixed, so take a look at the harbor &
watch the seaplanes, ferry, & boats come & go!
Hope to see you soon, Christie, Chris & Kingsley
Christie & Chris Powers, & Kingsley Roberts
340.773.2123
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877.903.2123
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4017 Hermon Hill
Christiansted,
St. Croix
USVI 00820
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