Larionitz Bay and the Tree that Ate the Wind Mill

Larionitz Bay and the Tree that Ate the Wind Mill - An Afternoon Adventure

An afternoon adventure revealed some hidden beauty, history, and amazement. An unplanned trip down a two-track towards the sea...

1828 Map of St. Kitts. We found that we had happened upon Larionitz Bay. If you look closely you will see a windmill and two other buildings. The mill base still stands today...

2014 Google Map of the area. They match pretty well given one was drawn using colonial instruments and the other with arial photos.

As we headed down the two-track towards the north end confluence of the Atlantic and Caribbean, we were met with coconut palms and a great view of St. Eustasius (AKA Statia).

Under the palms someone had created a small picnic area, A wooden fence surrounds it to keep the wandering cattle out.

10 miles out is St. Eustasius.

Towards the northeast is a shear cliff that points towards the Atlantic Ocean.

As previously mentioned and seen on the historic map is a windmill base/foundation. At this juncture it is over 200 years old. Today it is being consumed by a tree.

A cow looks on...

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