Welcome to the beautiful island of St. Croix! Located in the Eastern part of the Caribbean Sea, it is the largest of all the islands that make up the U.S. Virgin Islands. I was visiting Frederiksted, located on the eastern side of the island, which is walkable at 22 miles long and 7 miles wide. If you walk through town, it is very deceiving looking with seemingly neglected buildings, some abandoned and some just in a state of disrepair. Point your car toward the west and go towards the capital of Christiansted and you will be in the midst of Danish-style buildings. It is surprisingly deceptive.
I needed to buy a basket for holding a few items, so I thought I might go to the local mall while I was in Frederiksted, and although some of the stores had closed during covid, I was sure I could find what I needed. I found the Mall to be a few stores, but, more like a strip mall that everyone walks to and it is also bolstered by independent markets set up in the peripherals. To the right of that center walkway are stores, mostly selling clothing and shoes, to the left are local to the neighborhood, selling different goods that always change, depending on what the need is.
It surprises me, the beauty of the calm. So very low-key. All is calm, all is bright. I embrace it willingly. How could you want it any differently? I notice that they slow down and enjoy each thing they are doing. Pick what is important. I find I am doing a little less multi-task and more tasks at a time. Not because I am incapable, but, because it allows me to enjoy it more. No rush, unless there is a need. I have made a point of not letting technology own me. Some days, you just need to step back a bit. Then, just breathe. Slowly and deliberately.
Well done. I love street art, and I was happy to see that some are funded by a beautification grant through the St. Croix Foundation. One of the projects was called No Wall Left Behind, a fun project to boost the morale of people a few years back. I think it is working, The Historic section is looking better every time I see it. Walkers get to enjoy the art organizations and many local artists that are involved in adding pops of beauty throughout St. Croix.
Moving on, we visited a park that had different markets set up. Pick your place and good luck! The entire historic section of the town had little markets all over the place, selling everything imaginable. I would never want anything and most importantly, the people were incredibly nice.
What do you call the man on stilts? A moko jumbie (also known as "moko jumbi" or "mocko jumbie") is a stilts walker or dancer. "Moko" means healer in Central Africa and "jumbi", a West Indian term for a ghost or spirit that may have been derived from the Kongo language word zumbi. Interesting and I didn't get to download the little video of them dancing on the stilts, but, I will!
It is a gorgeous day! There was so much to say and do, but, I was happy to get a post up. I'm ready for tomorrow. It was a gorgeous day and I got to play chess on the beach. Best moments of the day.
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