ABOUT ST. CROIX

St. Croix is a small community of folks who chose to live on a tiny rock in the Atlantic. People here are generally extremely friendly and willing to help. It’s customary to say, “good morning,” “good afternoon,” and “good evening,” when entering just about any building, bar, or restaurant. Smiles are the norm.

St. Croix, like all tropical islands, moves at a different pace. We don’t have the best cell coverage, the fastest internet, or same day delivery. (Or any delivery for that matter.) That’s what makes it special. Expect the occasional delay and enjoy the fact that you are in paradise. 

Oh, we drive on the left side of the road. Thanks, stupid England. :) It takes a few minutes to adjust, but you’ll be fine. Just take your time and follow the traffic. You may hear, “live right and keep left,” or, if we may be so bold, “keep your ass in the grass.” (Apologies Mom, if you are reading) 

Power outages are a way of life in the Caribbean. While it's highly unusual to be without power all day or night, expect the occasional hour-long disruption during your visit. (We usually head to the beach or pool)

Restaurants often close early and have unpredictable schedules. It’s always best to call ahead, especially on Sundays and Mondays.

We have no idea what the numerical names of roads are here in St. Croix. None. We see signs for '67' and '70' but we have no idea what they mean. Instead, we use names like Northside Road, Northshore Road, Southshore Road, Salt River Road, Centerline, and the Highway.

The furry, squirrel-like creatures you see running everywhere are called mongooses, the colloquial plural of which is mongoose dem.  They are harmless and we think rather cute. 

You'll find chickens roaming freely throughout the island and around the house most mornings. They are no bother at all. Thankfully, they don’t start their ‘cock a doodle do’ routine until mid-afternoon. Please don't teach them otherwise.