St. John Takes Part in the 2012 Summer Olympics

Mimi Roller competes in Laser sailing 

All St. Johnians and hopefully many around the world will be poised in front of their TVs watching the 2012 SUMMER OLYMPICS taking place in London, England which opens this Friday, July 27.  You can learn about the 45 year history of participants from St. John, St. Thomas, and St. Croix, USVI on the website http://www.virginislandsolympics.org/.

Of special interest to all who know and love St. John, is the Laser sailboat competitor, Mimi Roller.  Mimi is one of the 7 athletes that are representing the U.S. Virgin Islands and she got her start in sailing right here in Coral Bay with the local sailing non profit organization called KATS (Kids And The Sea) which introduces local children to the fun of sailing their own boat.  We wish all the best to Mimi and will be cheering for all our local athletes as they compete in the next two weeks!

Peace and Solitude at Sundown, Trunk Bay Beach , St. John, USVI

July brings warm waters and fewer people to the island, where you can stroll and feel relaxation wash over you as the sun goes down at beautiful Trunk Bay Beach.

St. John Hiking to Annaberg Sugar Mill

It's not only the white-sand beaches that make St. John such a great place to explore, but it's the history you find as you venture out on your St. John vacation.

Established in 1718, Annaberg Sugar Plantation is one of twenty-five sugar plantations that were once active on St. John. The plantation produced molasses and rum in addition to sugar and for the majority of its life the plantation was run by slave labor. In July 1848 freedom was declared for the Danish West Indies Slaves.

You can tour the historic ruins any time and read about the difficult lives of the slaves at that time. More photos and info are available at http://preservationinpink.wordpress.com/2012/03/09/annaberg-sugar-mill-plantation-ruins/.

St John USVI Carnival Parade

A beautiful, cool day for the parade here in Cruz Bay. Energy and high spirits, community and creativity are all coming together to make a fabulous cultural event! Happy 4th of July folks!!