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Judi of Croix posts a short e-mail newsletter a few times a year. We fill you in on the latest events here on St. Croix and include pictures we’ve taken of our beautiful island. It’s our version of the “coconut telegraph.”


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
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