U.S. Virgin Islands
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| Trunk Bay on St. John (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
The U.S. Virgin Islands are a group of islands that lie in the Caribbean and mostly consist of St. Thomas, St John, and St. Croix. These islands are owned by the U.S. therefore the reason for the name. We visited St. Thomas and St. John in 1996. This was my first visit ever to the islands and when and where I fell in love with the beach. There was one glorious afternoon spent lying on a beach towel right here on Trunk Bay, where I left my heart. Not a more beautiful place in the whole world in my opinion. The sun was shining brightly above and a soft breeze blew off the ocean. I soaked in the smells of salt and sea and I quietly began the longest lasting love affair of my life. The sand was so warm and white. I scooped up a bit in an empty cigarette package to bring home with me. Thus began my collection of sand from the beaches that I have visited. The sound of the surf gently lapping at the shore is the backdrop to every romantic dream I find myself having. Have I mentioned how much I love the beach? I have made my friend promise me that when I die she will carry my ashes to Trunk Bay, on St. John Island, and leave me behind!
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Oh... so lovely. Everyone should have a place they love like that, where they can rest forever and find peace!
ReplyDeleteYes, they should
DeleteLOL. We've been there a couple times. Actually, it's kinda sad: we live in Florida, surrounded by beaches, and I'm married to a non-beach person. I'm thinking there's something wrong with this picture.
ReplyDeleteThat is just too sad to think of living in Florida and not getting to the beach more often! :)
Deletewow you sure seemed to have done some travelling!! that looks a wonderful place to be!
ReplyDeleteWe did travel! And with our situation now I am glad that we did. Lots of good memories
DeleteI cannot believe you're at U already!
ReplyDeleteI agree. It has gone by pretty fast. And so has the month of April!
DeleteI went to St. Thomas and St. John on my honeymoon. It is a beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteYes it is. Especially St. John!
DeleteLooks and sounds dreamy. Have never been, but the islands are definetely on my to-visit list.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the e-tour.
Silvia @ Silvia Writes
It is a wonderful group of islands to visit! I highly recommend St. John and Trunk Bay
DeleteWe collect sand from beaches too. I am ready to add more to my collection. Haven't been to the Islands though. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI have never met another sand collector. Isn't it fun. I love to see the subtle differences in the jar. The red sand from Australia really makes it special.
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