ST.JOHN

With the abolition of slavery and a drop of population came a decline of sugar cane plantations, that covered nearly all of St.John. Now the island depends on tourism and rightfully so. It's green hills are cascading toward many white beaches, surrounded with coral reefs. The turquoise water in shallows is reflecting on birds flying low for the catch.

In 1956 Rockefeller interests bought the land and donated it to the federal government for a national park, that was later enlarged to include offshore marine habitat.
Many trails across the island lead to spectacular views of the bays and nearby islands.
In most bays the park management installed mooring buoys to prevent the coral damage by anchoring. The moorings also give us a security in strong winds. Sometimes it is good to be a senior. Being National Park members, we pay half the price.

We have never sailed to St.John until now. We were surprised by it's peaceful beauty and marine life.

Busy Cruz Bay

A walk through St.John's port Cruz:

The art place

St.John Inn

The eternity view