St. Croix Newsletter

Submitted by Don Wesgate
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How to Measure for your bracelet. . . .

Band is 4mm wide
SILVER BAND W/GOLD SEA TURTLE

Fishing charters are readily available.

Is sport fishing something you've dreamed of doing? Or can't get enough of it? Well – we've got Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi, Yellow Fin Tuna, Black Fin Tuna or Marlin. You interested? Try fishing charters St Croix

Check the Marina or Christiansted for availability and to make your reservation.

JUNE

Ships in port
Crab Races
Sunset Cruises
Champagne Brunch

Lobster in butter sauce

Conch in butter sauce

EVENTS FOR JUNE	FEATURED PICTURE

June 11th - Turtle watch June 20th - Olympic Day 2009 -2:00-5:00 Bandstand in Christiansted Every Monday evening - Crab Races at the Brew Pub Every Tuesday - West Indian Style Beach BBQ. at the Harbor Masters on the Cay Every Wednesday evening - Crab Races at Cheeseburgers in Paradise Every Friday - Pirates Buffet at Carambola 7-9 p.m. June 15th - Ship in Port June 27th - Ship in Port June 29th - Ship in Port
BRACELET OF THE MONTH	SPOTLIGHT ON SUGAR BEACH
	Sugar Beach - "How Sweet It Is" Sugar Beach has been named the number one condominium resort to stay in the entire US and British Virgin Islands by the *DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides!* They recieved an award plaque from The Virgin Islands Daily News which says that Sugar Beach is the "Best Beach Resort on St. Croix 2009". SugarBeach is located on a stretch of powdery white sand just outside of Christiansted, this resort has units ranging from studios to four bedrooms, all with breezes and tremendous views. 1-800-524-2049 Individual owner rentals also available.
FEATURED RECIPE	FEATURED RUM DRINKS
MANGO CREAM CHEESE DESSERT Crust: 3/4 c. butter 1/4 c. brown sugar 1 1/2 c. flour 1/2 c. chopped nuts 1st Layer: 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese 8 oz. whipped cream 2/3 c. sugar 2nd Layer: 2 (3 oz.) pkg. lemon Jello 1 c. boiling water 2 c. cold water 4 c. sliced and peeled mangoes Mix crust ingredients and press onto bottom of 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Cream together cream cheese and sugar. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over cooled crust and refrigerate. Dissolve Jello in boiling water for 2 minutes. Add cold water. Arrange mangoes over cream cheese layer. Gently pour cooled Jello over mangoes. Refrigerate until firm.	JUNE BUG 1 oz. Cruzan Light Rum 1 oz. Madore 1 oz. Banana Liquor 2 oz. Pineapple Juice 2 oz. Sweet and Sour Place all ingredients in shaker. Shake and pour over ice into two cocktail glasses. Garnish with pineapple wedge. SUNTAN LOTION Check out that smell! Absolute Citron Cruzan Coconut rum Peach schnapps Pineapple juice Mix equal parts over ice, shake, strain, and serve...SPF 30!
FLORA & FAUNA
Leatherback tutles. The number of green sea turtles nesting at its Jack and Isaac Bays Preserve and adjacent beaches on St. Croix has nearly doubled in the past six years. In fact, for each of the six species nesting in the Caribbean — green, hawksbill, leatherback, loggerhead, Kemp’s Ridley and olive Ridley — researchers are finding examples of dramatically rising populations.	Babies on the move!
Interested in conserveration? During May and June The SEA offers a turtle watch for those interested. The SEA has one more turtle watch scheduled this season for members, on June 11. Anyone interested can call 773-1989 to become a member or just call for more information. The group watches turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. It takes about 60 days for a turtle egg to hatch and then race to the sea.
DID YOU KNOW?	AND THAT.....
During the 18th century the islands were called the "Garden of the Caribbean".	Almost two million visitors come each year to the Virgin Islands, the perfect place for a vacation.
SIGHT	ACTIVITY
WHIM PLANTATION Take the tour and learn about the daily life of the plantation owner and of the slaves in the 1700's. Estate Whim Plantation is a typical plantation style laid out in the 1730's by the Danish West Indian Company. Learn about the three different cane processing techniques. Animal, steam and wind. The Whim Plantation has examples of all three. Call: 340-772-0598 for hours	SPORT FISHING, ANYONE?
FEATURED DINNING SPOT
JUNIE'S Bar and Restaurant 773-2801 Off the beaten path, but not hard to find. Call June's for directions from wherever you may be staying. Open daily 8:00 to 10:00 pm and Sunday from 11:00 to 6:00 pm. Karaoke on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons. They prepare West Indian foods. Try a local juice or have a tropical drink. Sorrel, Ginger Beer, Maubi, Passion and Seamoss are available. Dinner servings are more than ample. Lobster, many kinds of fish, chicken, beef and pork fill her menu.
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