Mill Point

Grandpa Paul found a wonderful place for us to stay while on St Croix.: Mill Point.
http://www.millpointstx.com/
It's an old sugar mill that was converted to a 6-bedroom modern home by Leon Uris, a famous author, back in the 80's. It was a very "Crucian" place to stay because the island is dotted with these sugar mills, which were introduced by the Dutch settlers in the 1700s. They were a lot like the windmills in Holland.

Beautiful sitting area inside the mill, but man there were so many steps around the property for poor little Scarlett.

Good morning! Scarlett coming out of our room. Lydia and Claire had their own room across from us and really loved having it all to themselves.

Great pool. Great view.

Exploring the rest of the plantation ruins

The resident horses were a real treat for the girls. It was a muggy morning, and Claire wanted to go topless like dad..

The famous Baobab tree - or as our girls called it - "Totoro's tree!" The Baobab is native to Africa, and its seeds were brought here by the slaves who considered them sacred. There are more baobabs on St Croix than any other Caribbean island

Hiking up the long driveway back up to the house.

Dining area

The kitchen - and two busy girls doing homework for missing a week of school!