My Story and Our New Normal It's hard to know even where to begin. The past month has been a blur and I often truly don't know what day it is. So, I guess I'll start from the very beginning. I spent 3 weeks from mid-July to the beginning of August in Massachusetts helping my mother as she recovered from double knee replacement surgery. Though it was a wonderful trip … [Read more...] about Life After Two Category 5 Hurricanes in the US Virgin Islands
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Hurricane Preparedness in the USVI
Well, here we go again. Watching and waiting to see if Hurricane Irma will skirt us or make a direct hit on the Virgin Islands. Keeping a storm watch and weathering them is simply part of life in the tropics. Currently, Irma is still too far out to really tell if she is going to come knocking and she's thankfully, a small storm so far. However, she's expected to expand from the … [Read more...] about Hurricane Preparedness in the USVI
Last Minute Tips for Watching the Solar Eclipse on St Croix
If you are lucky enough to be with us here on St Croix in the US Virgin Islands for the Total Solar Eclipse of 2017, I've compiled some handy information for safely viewing the eclipse from the island. #1 Tip: Remember to NEVER look directly at the sun. What is a Solar Eclipse? A Solar Eclipse happens when the Moon's orbit causes it to move directly between the Earth … [Read more...] about Last Minute Tips for Watching the Solar Eclipse on St Croix
The Best Nights Out in St Croix
St. Croix is best known for its beaches and beauty. Like so many of its fellow Caribbean islands it’s amazing to behold, and beckons tourists from all over the world for relaxation and enjoying the outdoors. But as much fun as it is to enjoy a resort or lounge on a beach throughout the day you’ll still need ways to occupy yourself at night! Here are just a few of the best ways … [Read more...] about The Best Nights Out in St Croix
St Croix Summer Lovin: Sea Turtle Nesting Season
Summer on St Croix means that things slow down just a little, mangoes are dripping from the trees and sea turtles are getting frisky off shore. Three out of 7 species of endangered sea turtles can be found nesting on our shores in the summer and early fall: Leatherback, Green Sea Turtles and Hawksbills. (We also infrequently have Loggerheads that make landfall!). Sea Turtles … [Read more...] about St Croix Summer Lovin: Sea Turtle Nesting Season
