On the left, rooms. In the middle is a pool and bar. On the right, is the café.
My room was across the street, away from the beach. I was very happy with my room.
The café opened for lunch and dinner. The food was good. The staff was very friendly.
Photos posted on this page were taken July 16th (Lumix) to the 20th (Lumix & cell phone).
St. Croix, USVI
July 16, 2022
A Goose (iron) - I saw this on a shelve above the stoves where we went for our breakfast, Fried Fish and Johnny Cakes
The lady brought the Goose to our table. The home where breakfast served was in Gallows Bay. Other foods were sold.
Brow soda bottle
Mural on wall of Plaza East
A close up of center pane
Artwork - Found all over Frederiksted
The loop table lamp
What do you see, a rooster or a hen?
The tour continues
July 16, 2022
Old tires converted into artwork!!!
Corner of Queen and Queen Cross Streets
Queen Cross Street
A close-up of the house
Where Don Domingo once had his store. So many moons ago!
Corner of Prince and Queen Cross Strets
West side - Queen Cross and Prince Streets
More photos
July 16, 2022
Queen Cross Street
Queen Cross Street Where we once live - blue house
Further up on Queen Cross Street
House that followed after one in photo at left
Queen Cross Street
Where Gertrude Nesbitt and family lived many years ago.
The Lodge Freemasons
Another view of Lodge Corner of New and Queen Cross Streets
Let's keep going
July 16, 2022
New Street
More New Street
New Street
New Street
New Street But I could be wrong!
Similar to photo on the left
East Street
East Street
Still more photos
July 16, 2022
East Street
East Street
At the bottom of East Street Two colors of Flamboyant
Queen Cross Street
Where Peña family once lived. Close to Fisher Street
North side - Fisher Street
Fisher Street
Fisher Street
Prince, Hospital and Queen Streets
July 16, 2022
Hospital Street
Queen Cross Street
Prince Street Close to Queen Cross
Prince Street
Prince Street
Prince Street
Queen Street, close to Queen Cross
The growth on the remaining wall
Fisher Street and the hike
July 16 and 17, 2022
On southside of Fisher Street, close to King
A close-up view
Fisher Street, northside looking west
Almost at corner of Fisher and Strand Streets
View on our way to Papo's camp
Papo on right, his friend on left. I didn't get his name.
Wild flower
Another view from the trail
The hike continues
July 17, 2022
The sun rising. Easterly view
Wildflowers
Not too clear but rock likes like the map of St. Croix
Same here
The trail
Papo explaining the area to us. Lots of history - Maroon Ridge (Maroonberg)
The homes at a distance
Reference marker Someone else was on this hill
The hike continues Cell phone photos included
July 17, 2022
The lagoon from where we were
A hermit crab (soldier/solja crab). Small and large were all headed in the same direction. Where were they headed? Mating season?
The camp. Ital for lunch!!
Another beautiful view
And still another view. Papo called the area where his camp is Ham's Peek
Another view of the camp. Beginning of photos taken with cell phone.
Daisy enjoying the view
Another hermit crab
The hike - Cell phone photos
July 17, 2022
More hermit crabs
Ital - the food we ate. No meat. Definitely no pork!!
Yaira enjoying the crab race
The crab race
The corner of Fisher and King Streets
Queen Street, next to Benjamin house
More artwork
The blue version
More photos taken with cell phone
July 17, 2022
More artwork. Made out of car ties and other items
Another view
Corner of Hill and Strand Streets. Seven Flags
A closer view
A selfie
Bougainvillea
Queen Street
Where was this? Looks great!! Was this on King Street?
A beautiful sunset Cell phone used
July 17, 2022
These photos were taken as I walked back to the hotel
At the hotel
My room. Second window from left.
Carambola tree
Back to the Lumix
July 18, 2022
King Street
King Street
Next block is Market Street
Corner of King and Market Streets
Northside of Market and King Streets
A view of back of convent/retreat center from inside cemetery.
Nice artwork in cemetery
Artwork - Conch blower
Another artwork, Christiansted
July 18, 2022
Another artwork. I couldn't figure this one out. Rooster? Fish? Bird?
The seaweed entering Christiansted harbor. Photo taken from Boardwalk
Another view of seaweed
A view of the galleries in Christiansted King Street
Phyllis and Gloria enjoying ice cream
Another view of galleries/porches
Another view Also see opening photo of St. Croix J.
And still another
Lumix and cell phone
July 18, 2022
Almost the end
The end
A sunset captured with the cell phone
Back to the Lumix July 19, 2022
Can one ask for more beauty?
Artwork on wall of building as one enters pier
Still on the pier July 19, 2022
More of the artwork
View from pier of Strand Street
A close-up view of part of Strand Street
Here are some of the crabs we caught. In a cage made by Phyllis. July 19, 2022
Back to the cell phone
July 19. 2022
It's just beyond beautiful
Lovely!!
Part of Strand Street from pier
The Fort, Clock and original crane from the original "small" pier.
A better view of the crane
It was beyond delicious!! Vita Malt Coconut & Hibiscus
More views of artwork on building Cell phone July 19, 2022
Leaving St. Croix Cell phone & Lumix
July 20, 2022
Inside the remodeled waiting room.
The waiting area is very nice.
Leaving St. Croix
On left, Carambola
Sandy Point Bye to St. Croix
Over Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Postcards
The back of the cards read: "Located in Frederiksted on the island of St. Croix, USVI. Sand Castle on the Beach is an intimate, boutique hotel on the island's premiere swimming beach. Crystal-clear, turquoise water, a white sand beach and unsurpassed hospitality are waiting for you. Call 340-772-1205 or visit us at sandcastleonthebeach.com"
No copyright information given so it appears such rights belong to the hotel.
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands "The cruise ship pier in St. Croix is in the heart of the town of Frederiksted. Its historic buildings, including Fort Frederik, the shops, and even a beach are all within a short walk from the pier."
Tropical Publishers & Souvenirs, LLC Photos (c) 2014 Werner J. Bertsch Designed and Printed by www.iconixink.com
From Nilsa's Collection
The Baobab in Grove Place
The Baobab in Christiansted Parking lot, Strand Street
The Christiansted Baobab after the rain
The Baobab in Buccaneer Hotel
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