TROPICAL PATTERNS

Seen in St. Croix....

 Peeking through at Pull Point

 Seaweed slowly sweeping 

 It is rare to find pieces of brain coral or sea fans on South Florida beaches.  In St. Croix, they're everywhere and when you dip your head in the water you see why.  The coral heads sit rock solid while the pliable fans move rhythmically, dancing with the waves.

A salt pond in dry season

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 The island's biggest employer, a oil refinery, closed down a couple of years ago.

Brick sidewalk in Christiansted 

and finally, a sea grape leaf singing the colors of autumn.