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Dos burros

There are donkeys all over Cinnamon Bay, who have been on the island since they were brought there to work on sugar plantations back in the day.


From: Central America Caribbean » US Virgin Islands » Saint John

Virgin Islander  Flag During the 17th century, the archipelago was divided into two territorial units, one English and the other Danish. Sugarcane, produced by slave labor, drove the islands' economy during the 18th and early 19th centuries. In 1917, the US purchased the... [read more]
Blog: Back at Cinnamon Bay
Date: March 9th 2007

So we woke up early and made it back to St. John with very few problems other than late taxis and delayed ferries. We went back to this place called Shela's Pot for lunch and some local flavor. It was recommended to us by our fellow group siters back at Cinnamon Bay after we'd complained we hadn't had a real Caribbean meal, and it did not disappoint. It's basically a small stand on the main square ... read more




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