Carambola Memories is a photograph by Anne-Elizabeth Whiteway which was uploaded on August 10th, 2013.
Carambola Memories
We stayed at the Carambola Resort when we vacationed in St. Croix a few years ago. Carambola is a star-shaped fruit. It is sweet and very... more
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Carambola Memories
Artist
Anne-Elizabeth Whiteway
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Photograph - Photo
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We stayed at the Carambola Resort when we vacationed in St. Croix a few years ago. "Carambola" is a star-shaped fruit. It is sweet and very tasty.
We have fond memories of our trip to St. Croix. I went to the town area (off the resort) and saw many fascinating people, many indigenous to St. Croix.
Sadly, many were out of work and depressed.
I'll never forget when we were outside leisurely lying in the sun when 2 men showed up & one scaled the tree to get coconuts. I didn't think much about it except that they were really good at climbing up fast. Talked to them and they knew very little English but were very friendly. Before they left to go back to 'the hills", they gave us one of the coconuts.
Found out later they were stealing the coconuts. Good for them!
I took a few photos of them. They were both wearing long trousers but had Bermuda length shorts over them. I should have known they were "up to something". The exta clothing was for protections when they were climibing the trees. The photos are on my site.
Thank you for viewing.
Smiles.
anne
www.anneelizabethwhiteway.com
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August 10th, 2013
