Saturday, June 19, 2010

Reef Bay Hike, Reef Bay

Reef Bay, St. John


A good swim to cool off right in Reef Bay itself!


Hike opens up into Reef Bay.







Land Crabs are also quite abundant. You find these dug holes all along the trail.





BATS! Everywhere in the ruins!





Reef Bay Sugar Mill Ruin








Petroglyphs from the pre Columbian Taino people. Dates back to 900 A.D. They were found within their sacred dwelling place and ritual site in Reef Bay. These same images are seen in the Taino pottery.









Stone wall approaching ancient Petroglyphs of the Taino people





Old ruins of a small community






Kopak Tree or "Cottonwood Tree"




Reef Bay Hike, St. John

June 2010

2 comments:

  1. Hi everyone,
    I just read about your family in the July edition of Coastal Living Mag. I couldn't wait to try to find your blog. My first encounter with a trip such as yours was in reading "The Dove" by Robin Lee Graham. It totally fascinated me at the very young age of 13. I'm much older now, LOL, but can't wait to read your entire blog to catch up & then look forward to your updates. Travel safely, travel with God, and enjoy your wonderful life!!

    Bev (in Virginia)

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  2. hi.... sure love the photo of my tattoo! I sure did enjoy the snorkeling and boat ride to see the island. Fun to swim to the bar for a Corona.
    Great seeing you and the girls who certainly have grown in a year. Nice home, restaurant, and time with you and member of the Love City Black Pearl Knitters. hugs sue

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