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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

T is for Trunk Bay

For this, my fourth year doing the challenge, I've decided to share place names from the Virgin Islands. For such a small spot in the ocean, it seems like every rock, cove, hill and house has been christened. The names are a unique mix of Spanish, Danish, French, Dutch, English, and African to name a few.


 Trunk Bay, St. John 
One of the most photographed beaches in the world, it is the beach my grandparents bought in 1928. It is where my grandmother had her first guest house. It is the beach I saw, at age five, upon awakening my first morning in the Virgin Islands. It is where I learned to swim. 

Other T Names:
Turner Bay, St. John
Turpentine Run, St. Thomas
Tutu, St. Thomas


Turtle Bay, St. John
Part of the Caneel Bay resort hotel complex.

Thatch Cay
It is off the east end of St. Thomas. This is taken from Smith Bay. There is also a Thatch Cay, BVI
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  1. farawayeyesApril 23, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    Truck Bay is indeed gorgeous. How lucky you were to grow up there.

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  2. Bob ScotneyApril 23, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    What a beautiful place in which to grow up. But how did it get the name of Trunk Bay? I guess it can't be from the wearing of swimming trunks.

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  3. ManzanitaApril 23, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    Oh my goodness. The top picture is like a piece of paradise. What a varied life you must have had there

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  4. UnknownApril 23, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    That statement is so profound: It's the beach my grandparent's bought. That blows my mind.

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  5. Bish DenhamApril 23, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Bob, There are two possible sources for the name. One is after Trunkscildpatt, the giant leatherback turtle, and the other is after the Trunkfish. Personally, I like the idea of the beach being named after the leatherback.

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  6. cleemckenzieApril 23, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    You had such a wonderful childhood, Bish! A beach at your doorstep!

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  7. Carol KilgoreApril 23, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    Your own beach! Absolutely wonderful. And not just any old beach, but one that is stunning.

    I can't even imagine. In Texas, everything in front of the dune line is public access.

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  8. Bish DenhamApril 23, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    No, no! Carol. I must clarify! We USED to own Trunk Bay. It is now part of the St. John National Park. We also USED to own Lillie Maho which is also part of the Park.

    If my family still owned Trunk Bay I'd probably still be living down there and not in Texas.

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  9. Laura S.April 23, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Wow. There are no words. It's just beautiful. Your grandparents bought this beach?? How awesome it must've been to visit them here.

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  10. Alex J. CavanaughApril 23, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    That is some blue water.

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  11. Susan KaneApril 23, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    The beach where you learned to swim...great memories.

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  12. UnknownApril 23, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    That is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen, the island looks amazing. I'm not surprised you wish you still owned that spectacular piece of land. Wow!

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  13. Kelly PolarkApril 23, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    Just beautiful. I was lucky enough to spend my senior spring break in the Virgin Islands...I wish I took better track of which areas I visited!

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  14. TrishaApril 23, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    Wow - beautiful place. The beauty never seems to end in your A to Z series this year :)

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  15. AnonymousApril 24, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    I'm convinced from all your pictures that you live in paradise.

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