Our family had our first vacation (not including visits to family) in over a year, to beautiful St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands. We spent 5 nights on this beautiful, untouristy island. Our resort was literally in the middle of nowhere (although we are not sure if there is a "place to be" on St. Croix). We had to drive over 30 minutes (on the left) to get from our resort to anyplace, including a winding road known affectionately as "The Beast."
The beach on our resort was sandy, with a coral area for snorkeling. We were surrounded by hills on every side, and could not see another resort/house/business anywhere. We spent a few hours in both Christensted and Fredricksted, the two main towns. The locals are some of the nicest people I have ever encountered - every person greets everyone they run into, and typically they also say nice things. Most people commented on how adorable Delanie is - further evidence to support our unbiased opinion that she is the World's Cutest Baby.
Our favorite time was during a day trip to Buck Island - an uninhabited beach off the coast of St. Croix. This had to be one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever been to! After an hour snorkeling off the coast, we got to spend an hour in this beautiful blue water. To get off the boat, we dressed Delanie in her lifevest, then put her in an orange ring, where she was tugged to shore. She did not enjoy this portion on the trip, but did enjoy the boat ride and the swim in the water.
The beach on our resort was sandy, with a coral area for snorkeling. We were surrounded by hills on every side, and could not see another resort/house/business anywhere. We spent a few hours in both Christensted and Fredricksted, the two main towns. The locals are some of the nicest people I have ever encountered - every person greets everyone they run into, and typically they also say nice things. Most people commented on how adorable Delanie is - further evidence to support our unbiased opinion that she is the World's Cutest Baby.
Our favorite time was during a day trip to Buck Island - an uninhabited beach off the coast of St. Croix. This had to be one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever been to! After an hour snorkeling off the coast, we got to spend an hour in this beautiful blue water. To get off the boat, we dressed Delanie in her lifevest, then put her in an orange ring, where she was tugged to shore. She did not enjoy this portion on the trip, but did enjoy the boat ride and the swim in the water.
This picture pretty much sums up how all of us were feeling after that day!
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