Fort Christiansted brew pub

Nut brown ale. Oatmeal
stout. Bayside, we eat gumbo,
salads, tan through lunch.

Chenay Bay – Third night, Christmas eve

Cheeseburger joint with
singer grateful for applause.
Relaxed crowd, staff slow.

Chenay Bay – Third day, Christmas eve

Day in Christiansted.
Cool arched walkways, courtyards lined
with stores. Few shoppers.

Sunset Grill

West coast of St. Croix
Palm shaded. At night, torches
cast glow on beach tables.

Chenay Bay – Second night

Green flash at Sunset
Grill on Sprat Hall Beach. Then dined
in lush tropic style.

Chenay Bay – Second day

To Fredericksted.
Live music on Rainbow Beach.
Snorkel for beach glass.

Chenay Bay display

Wet bathing suits, striped
towels hang from porch rails like
vacation banners.

St. Croix prices

At Schooner Bay, iced
tea – 60 cents at Big Lots –
is nearly three bucks.

Chenay Bay – First night

Island band’s Christmas
tunes with a reggae twist our
dinner serenade.

Chenay Bay – First day

Kayak to Green Cay.
Snorkel among reefs. Head back,
sunburned and happy.