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 Ruins of an old Sugar
Plantation by Stephen-KarenConn, 4 more photos
But the local folks I talked to in St. Kitts seem very optimistic about the island's future, referring to it as "life after sugar." Tourism, which has long been neglected here, is seen as one of the keys to the country's economic salvation, and great strides are being made in developing that industry. Fortunately, St. Kitts is one of the most scenic islands in all of the Caribbean, and once visitors discover what the Kittians have to offer, it is bound to become a strong tourist magnet.
As you travel about the island, you will see the ruins of numerous old windmills and smoke stacks from the now idle sugar plantations. You may also still see large fields of sugar cane still growing, although the crop may no longer be harvested. These ruins soon may be all that is left to remind visitors of what was the longest lasting sugar economy in the Caribbean. You'd better get there soon. I fear that in a few more years much of the green lushness of this special island may be built over with condos, shopping malls, and parking lots. I hope my fears are unfounded. Leave a Comment
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 Cloud Covered Mt. Liamuiga,
Viewed from the North by Stephen-KarenConn, 3 more photos
When the warm, moisture-laden trade winds sweep up these precipitious slopes they cool rapidly, forming clouds, and thus the mountains create their own weather. The result is a rain forest in the center of this small island, which is a key to the lush green landscape, as well as abundant plant and animal life. Hiking trails lead into the interior and up the mountain slopes, making St. Kitts one of the better islands of the Caribbean for eco-tourism. Leave a Comment
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 Nevis, Viewed from near the
Ferry Dock by Stephen-KarenConn, 1 more photosLeave a Comment
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 The Flamboyant Flower by Stephen-KarenConn
The Flamboyant is decidious and has an umbrella shaped crown. It reminds me somewhat of the Mimosa which we have in the eastern United States, only it is more, shall we say, flamboyant. The striking red and yellow blossoms are said to appear from May through August, although the one pictured here was still blooming in mid-October. The flowers are followed by long black seedpods. Leave a Comment
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 St. Kitts & Nevis Flag by Stephen-KarenConn
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Green: The fertile lands.
Yellow: The year-round sun
Black: The predominant African heritage
Red: The struggle from slavery, through colonialism, to independence. Leave a Comment
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 Storm on St. Kitts with a
rainbow by bettyboopadoop
I miss the people I've met the most, sitting around chatting and enjoying a drink or a meal. Leave a Comment
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After we passed the St. Kitts museum, we walked down to "The Circus" which is a roundabout with an ornate Victorian clock in the middle of it. The Circus was ostensibly modeled after Piccadilly Circus in London, but without the statue of the cherub in it. The only real similarity was the traffic - they drive on the left There were a lot of restaurants around the Circus. Leave a Comment
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 by SunnyIsle
You can do so by the bus which goes from the east to west or west to east. You choose. Leave a Comment
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 by Aussie666
Getting a early start for a day at the beach away from the resort and the constant presence of peddlers. Filling up a few jugs of rum punch (and water) and a few snacks a sail boater would be proud of. Friars beach south was empty and the snorkeling great. The water was warm and clear. Afternoon munchies drive to Turtle Beach for a sandwich and Bahama Mama's, lay around some more to get rid of the caloric coma. Then just before sunset drive back to Friars to watch it set. Leave a Comment
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Rent an open air jeep and tour the island and its many beaches, sites as you can.
Beaches and an incredibly awesome bakery near our hotel.
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