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“Personal Legends” – A Testament to the Virgin Islands

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Good morning, and Happy 1st of March, also known down here as Virgin Islands History Month! 

Over the last three years, as a resident on St. John, I’ve learned about the deeply rooted, rich culture of the Virgin Islands. Picking fresh fruit from mango trees, eating saltfish and pates, and listening to the harmonious sounds of the steel pan are all aspects of this beautiful culture that I’ve come to know and love. 

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Moko Jumbies © Tsunami’s Photography

Recently coming across a series of interviews titled Personal Legends, created by the Friends of the Virgin Islands artist-in-residence Kayden Richards, I am reminded of the time-honored and diverse heritage of the Virgin Islands. By exploring generational traditions shared by nine subjects from St. John, St. Thomas, and St. Croix, Richards perfectly encapsulated the vibrant spirit of these islands and its people. 

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Season’s Greetings from St. John!

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Our Annual Holiday Card Is Here!

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    Happy Holidays from Lovango Rum Bar!
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    a BIG thank you to Slim's this holiday season!
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    Gotta love the Woody's crew!
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    How photogenic is the staff at Bamboo?!
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    Charles from Turquoise Turtle wishes you all a Merry Christmas and happy holidays! (and yes, this photo did take some convincing!)
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    Raffle AND a ladies' night?! Love Parrot Club and can't wait to ring in the New Year with them!
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    Professional looking group right there.. Seasons greetings from the Longboard staff!
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    Can't wait for their NYE party in a couple of weeks! Also, how festive is that DR!NK sign?!
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    I don't know who was more excited for this photo.. Chris or Maria! Merry Christmas!
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    If you're on St. John, stop by High Tide to see all of their festive decorations and an even more festive staff!
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    The Landing staff wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!
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    Our very own Santa Claus, Trista at Connections, thank for your tireless efforts (especially during holiday season)!
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    Dulce Vita Sails wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

 

A big thank you to all the News of St. John readers, and to the tourists that visit St. John year after year. We appreciate your business and want to extend a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

 

A Moment at Maho Bay…

Hello all! It’s Jenn again. Hillary is still sailing back to St. John, so I’m overseeing the site again today. 🙂  So as I mentioned Monday, the island looks absolutely fantastic right now! The seas are so calm and clear, and the island is green and lush. But rather than you take my word for it, I wanted to show you so you all can see for yourselves.

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Under the Sea – Volume One – Sea Turtles

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Good Morning everyone!  I’m really happy to be sharing some very exciting news with you right now.  We have been hunting for other St. John residents to contribute in order to add to the voice and perspective of News of St. John.   And, I’m glad to say, we have a few fresh voices working on articles as I type this.  One of which, I am very happy share with you today!

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Where Am I?

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One of the first things most visitors do when arriving on St. John – whether it’s their first trip or their 20th – is to take the iconic North Shore Road and stop for photos at the world-famous Trunk Bay Lookout.  I even know of one particular resident *ehem* who still does the same, every time she opts for the scenic route in lieu of Centerline.

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St. John Music Video: “The Youth Need Love”

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Good Morning!  I hope everyone had a beautiful week.  I’m sharing a video with you today featuring some of St. John’s kids and a very powerful message.  It was also filmed on island so you might recognize some familiar sights 🙂  Co-written by 2018 Calypso Monarch Lucas “John Gotti” Evans and Herb Black, the song is entitled “The Youth Need Love.”

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Underwater photo editing tips

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Now that you’re back at the villa and out of the direct sun, the first thing you will likely want to do is review your photos to find out if you actually captured all of the exciting sea life you saw while underwater.

Step 1:  Editing software

The editing software that comes pre-installed on your computer or camera will allow you to make a majority of the basic corrections.  You can purchase advanced editing software, like Adobe’s Lightroom package, but rather than spending hours in your villa instead of the beach, I suggest taking advantage of the free editing software available to you.  Be sure to save a copy of your original photos while learning the editing software so that you can go back to the original photo and start over if necessary.

Don’t be afraid to be creative.  Photos that might otherwise seem unexciting can become artsy with just a click of a different editing filter.

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