What do you think of when someone says caribbean island? Beaches, lush mountains, rainforests? How about sand, cactus and succulents? I was surprised so see how arid St Barts was. I'm not complaining. Weather was great, beaches were wonderful, people were friendly..... I just wasn't expecting it to be so dry.
17 March, 2009
16 March, 2009
St Barthelemy Landing
We landed from the bay side and it was an awesome approach. Note the guy standing on the beach no more than 25 feet from the runway.
Enjoying an evening stroll
I love the lighting in this one. We went window shopping after all the stores were closed for the day. That's one way to ensure you don't spend too much!
Gustavia at night
The streets were quiet and the curtains were drawn. We went for a midnight stroll with the camera.
15 March, 2009
Shell Beach - Saint Barths
Probably one of the coolest beaches. I've never seen so many shells in all my life. Great place for lunch and also for sunsets.
18 February, 2009
View of San Jose Costa Rica from 500 Feet
For the last 4 years this was the week we'd be preparing for our trip to Costa Rica. We are breaking the pattern this year and head to St Barts.
Hopefully we'll return next year. It's such a cool country - I think the thing that is most striking is that you feel connected with nature.
"With a land area of only 51.100 km2 (0.03% of the planet’s surface) and 589.000 km2 of territorial waters, Costa Rica is considered to be one of the 20 countries with greatest biodiversity in the world. Its geographic position, its two coasts and its mountainous system, which provides numerous and varied microclimates, are some of the reasons that explain this natural wealth, both in terms of species and ecosystems. The more than 500,000 species that are found in this small country represent nearly 4% of the total species estimated worldwide. Of these 500,000 species, just over 300,000 are insects."
Hopefully we'll return next year. It's such a cool country - I think the thing that is most striking is that you feel connected with nature.
"With a land area of only 51.100 km2 (0.03% of the planet’s surface) and 589.000 km2 of territorial waters, Costa Rica is considered to be one of the 20 countries with greatest biodiversity in the world. Its geographic position, its two coasts and its mountainous system, which provides numerous and varied microclimates, are some of the reasons that explain this natural wealth, both in terms of species and ecosystems. The more than 500,000 species that are found in this small country represent nearly 4% of the total species estimated worldwide. Of these 500,000 species, just over 300,000 are insects."
17 February, 2009
Zion on a cold a sunny winter's day
Jerry was looking through old pictures last night and came across this one. We had a great time at Zion and Bryce. Early December was perfect. We practically had the whole park to ourselves.
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