Lovely ruins on St. Thomas and St. John. History in stone. Beyond the salt-bright curve of the shore, the hills rise, heavy with silence. No longer carved by the sharp blade of labor, they are softened by the persistence of green. Noni fruit swells in the forest shade, the branches' tired arms arching over what remains- walls fractured and sinking, time, unhurried and just, turning sugar back to soil, stone back to dust. The sea wind in the forest. in the dark of the leaves, in the stillness of broken walls, and in the rain, soft and steady, turning salt to soil, dust to soil, plants to soil to future growth. "The forest is unconverted," as Derek Walcott wrote, and talked about the coral under the roots of the trees. A meditative space. Thank you for sharing it.
@chch.5313 күн бұрын
St. John has the most beautiful beaches, and taking a tour in a jeep is so much fun!
@CruiseandTravelBP3 күн бұрын
Absolutely, exploring the island by jeep adds such an adventurous twist! Do you have a favorite beach or spot on St. John?
@traceybeck6593 күн бұрын
I love St. Thomas with its lively Charlotte Amalie harbor and rich history, offering a mix of luxury and local charm.
@CruiseandTravelBP3 күн бұрын
I totally agree! It's a destination with something for everyone.
@jamesanderson21893 күн бұрын
Beautiful beaches and amazing views… Such of variety of things to do! Let’s go!
@CruiseandTravelBP3 күн бұрын
Some of the most spectacular beaches I've ever seen
@DanielJuárez-r6n3 күн бұрын
This is absolutely in my bucket list to go with my wife in the next few years! We love the beaches and the crystal clear waters!!
@CruiseandTravelBP3 күн бұрын
That sounds like an amazing plan! Do you already have a specific island or activity in mind for your trip?
@isorafanshawe43783 күн бұрын
Stunning!
@CruiseandTravelBP3 күн бұрын
Thanks!!
@SusannaMedurga3 күн бұрын
Amazing views!
@juliebouchner3 күн бұрын
Ok, now I definitely need to visit the U.S. Virgin Islands!
@CruiseandTravelBP3 күн бұрын
I hope you get to plan a trip soon!
@inezmccall62773 күн бұрын
I will never forget my visit to St.John. As I was taking a taxi to a cooking class at Nicole’s Table (highly recommended); the taxi driver exclaims “We have 70 beaches and you want to go cook in the mountains!”😂 Best hours spent that vacation hands down!
@WilliamJordan-x4k3 күн бұрын
If you haven’t been to the US Virgin Islands, add it to your bucket list.
@CruiseandTravelBP3 күн бұрын
Absolutely agree-it's a must-visit destination! What’s the first thing you'd want to do or see if you got the chance to visit the US Virgin Islands?