Happy Monday!
Watching the Weather Channel is a bit of a sport to us. With all the snow and rain and cold up north, we decided to start off this week by warming everyone up with this picture postcard perfect view of Cinnamon Bay in the VI National Park.
Overlooking Cinnamon Bay on St. John
Now, how can you look at that view and not feel the warmth of the sun on you and the relaxing scent of tropical flowers?
Of course, you have to work to get there. We especially feel for first time visitors to the island as they adjust to island time. Imagine, after travelling all day, you get to little Cruz Bay, are told to drive on the left side of a road barely wide enough for your vehicle to pass. Then, you pass by this sign and have to make a decision:
Cruz Bay Confusion Guaranteed
Nope… we don’t have a clue what all that sign means either!
Thank goodness that as soon as you get out of town, life settles down to normal. Of course, it helps to remember that our ‘normal’ isn’t the same as most other places in the world.
Just Another Traffic Obstacle - A St. John Iguana In The Road
Pink Island Hibiscus
They seeem to prefer pink hibiscus, at least near our little cottage on St. John. Since each blossom lasts only a single day, it was hard to catch a photo before they ate them this week!
Snorkeling Is Awesome In Zootenthaal
Whether you live here or plan to visit sometime in the future, your island is ready for you to have fun. So get out there and snorkel, for goodness sake!
Love City Sign Etched in Cruz Bay
And, on this week, when Valentines and love is in the air everywhere, keep this thought close to your heart:
Love City Loves You.
Warmest wishes wherever you may be this week. Until next Monday,
Karin and Bob Schlesinger
Your Island Photographers
Ahhh! Just what I needed to see — I love these Monday Photos! Of course, I’d rather see all of this in person. Wish we could afford to come back down there — it’s been almost eight years and I do miss it! Especially living here in brutally cold upstate NY! Greetings to you, Bob and Karin. Have one for us!
Comment by Cheryl Scharling — February 9, 2010 @ 3:12 pm
Bob, these are incredible! why would you even want to live somewhere else!
Comment by Tami Walker — February 9, 2010 @ 7:57 pm
Love the Confusion photo! How “Spot-on” for Cruz Bay. Keep up the great work!
Comment by Brian — February 10, 2010 @ 1:33 pm