Fritz the frog
A funny thing happened to St. John lover Derek Abbott one evening at Villa Capiz. A prolonged encounter with a very curious little frog. Derek named the frog Fritz, and happened to have his camera handy. Several great shots, including one, well, head shot. You can read Derek’s funny Fritz the Frog story here.
Fritz, his frog friends and the other little critters are the evening soundtrack on St. John. Forgot what it sounds like? Read Derek’s story, then click below for a slideshow of a couple of Derek’s great photos, and a couple of others kindly contributed to On-StJohn by master photographer Steve Simonsen. Look, and listen here!
January 16th, 2007 07:27
Great job guys! Fritz is a cutiepie. I really enjoyed the story and “sounds of the night”. I can’t wait to get back there. I’ll have to go visit MaryBeth at VC in Nov. and try to see Fritz. Can’t wait to get back to Bongo in Nov. I love the new website.
January 16th, 2007 10:24
That would NEVER have happened to me. Animals have a way of attacking me. I was attacked my an emu once in FLA and by a pellican in Curacao. And, I’m not mentioning the ostriches in Kentucky. I’m yet to be attacked by a STJ donkey, but I’m always on edge when I venture out.
Here’s how the story would play with me: I’m sitting there, enjoying an evening when suddenly a brigade of frogs would come over the railing, with wee little frog spears, and would mercilesssly attack me. All the while, I’d be whimpering and pleading for help. My wife would pour herself another rum and take pictures.
January 16th, 2007 18:17
Hi guys,
Thank you…it is the simple things like fritz that make my day..can’t wait to be back on island..
January 16th, 2007 20:16
I look forward to meeting Fritz the Frog one day or possibly one of his relatives. What a lovely place.
Thanks for sharing these awesome photographs with all of us.