USVI-On-Line

There's a book to help us to understand.

http://stjohnsource.com/content/news/lo ... -book-born

It's written by a native of STX who is a Catholic priest. It's a small venture, self-published, available on STX and STT, but apparently not yet on STJ. Somebody should stock it.

STJ Spice might make a good place to have it available!

I want to read it!

I haven't gotten to my STX trip report yet, but here are a few Moko Jumbies from the "JumpUp" in July 10, 09

Moko Jumbies at rest after a dance show...

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They do tower above.....

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The costumes are amazing....

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Great colors...

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The stilt dancers (Moko Jumbies)

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Showing her goods...

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Sorry that my camers is having focus problems, but you get the idea!! ENJOY!!

Nice pics STX!

Thanks Cid....I try, but my camera is going to the doctor tomorrow!!!

This is very hard for an mature lady!!! But I've almost got it!!

By now, I've posted the tornado in FL on the way to STX, I hope to figure this all out! Sunsets & Moko Jumbies on another Forum...

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And my Honey& view..


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Our roof top from the Nature Conserv,

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And the Mill...
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Oh the Egret, again

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Our resident rooster..

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\View from our front gallery looking across our lagoon to Buck Island (left) & Green Cay (middle)over the top of & Smuggles's Cove, to the Sea

This is probably enough for tonight!! Good Evening!! (as they say in STX)

OH Cr--p...Good Night!!!

I am sure the book would offer a detailed explanation but in short, jumbies are "ghosts" or "spirts"

We commissioned a 4'x3' oil painting of Moko Jumbies for our condo as they are a very positive spirit,soul, being.

Thanks for the pics....I didn't realize you were also a New Hampshireite. While I'm a native Vermonter, I did live in Concord for about 8 years. Thanks again...

Yo, Cid, we are neighbors of a sort.....You & your other half are welcome here any time you want to be ocean side. We always welcome guest...no kidding!!!! The Moko Jumbie spirit is here!

Thanks for the generous offer. I'm not sure when our next trip will be, but I will now have an excuse to visit St Croix! Keep those great pics coming...