That’s one big tree
Know where this tree is? Cinnamon Bay. Behind the T’ree Lizards restaurant to be exact. It’s called a Rain Tree, and it has to be one of the biggest and oldest trees on the island. The Cinnamon Bay guys say it flowers too, although we’ve never seen that. This tree is at least 70 feet tall, and with Russ and his 30 inch waist standing there, you can get an idea of how big around it is.
T’ree Lizards restaurant is open for lunch by the way (at least when that big placard is out there). It’s not great food, but it’s not bad. It’s not fast service, but it’s friendly. And, as a day-tripper to Cinnamon Bay, your only other choice is the snack shack on the beach where you can get a Snickers Bar and a Red Stripe. (Not that a Snickers Bar and a Red Stripe on Cinnamon Beach is that bad of a thing….)
October 16th, 2007 06:21
That tree is gorgeous. You should have hugged it for the photo Russ! Who cares if people are staring! The only time we knew the restaurant was open was when we smelled hamburgers cooking. It made us hungry even though we packed a few sandwichs and we went up there and spent a lot of time waiting for burgers and chips, but it was really good when you are hungry and sunburned. There was only one waitress at that time.
Sidenote: Jeff and Russ, you need to stop in Yacht Haven for some “BAD ASS” coffee. It is coffee from Hawaii and it is sooooo good and that is the real name.
October 16th, 2007 06:32
Ah.. for the days when Cinnamon Bay used to have a bar… but that was before painkillers, so I guess this is all part of progress.
October 16th, 2007 06:43
good morning guys on this tipsy tuesday.
yo, that tree is huge. it’s totally
different when your up close and personnal.
(no, i didn’t do that!).
the restaurant is not bad either, they do have
a pretty good selection of food and the staff
is friendly. good place for lunch.
just like at trunk bay, good lunch and great
burgers there.
keep up the great work on the web site!
October 16th, 2007 06:59
(Not that a Snickers Bar is that bad of a thing….)
But it was a hellva lot better when they had a bar at Cinnamon and Charlo was bartender. Remember Davey?
October 16th, 2007 08:13
Does anyone know the significance of spelling T’ree Lizard with an apostrophe?
October 16th, 2007 08:39
Now that’s a big t’ree mon ~
Wish to be sippin’ a cold one under her jungle branches, then dippin’ in the tasty ocean waves ~
. . . all I need is a plane ticket and a tent. . .
October 16th, 2007 09:08
Jeff
What is the botanical name? Where is it indigenous to? Is it also called a ‘Monkey pod’? Is it an Albizia saman? What color are the flowers? How often does it flower? How ‘OLD’ is it? Who planted it? These are things I want to know !!!! I’m sure someone on St John knows all the answers!!!
Jeff, find out!!!!!!
P-L-E-A-S-E !!!!!
October 16th, 2007 09:55
No bar? I was drinking some frozen rum concoctions as well as happily sucking beer there a few months ago… when did that happen?
October 16th, 2007 11:03
What an awesome tree! Speaking of trees, is anyone familiar with Bob Garrison aka the “Trail Bandit?” He is profiled in the Dec. issue of Backpacker magazine, about his quest to rehabilitate unused trails in St. John. I tracked down his site, which includes maps of “secret” trails not found on current USGS maps. I’m planning on finding some of these when I’m on the island in Dec. Also, looks like the Bandit would make an excellent interview subject for on-st.john.com…http://www.trailbandit.org/index.htm
October 16th, 2007 13:17
what’s up with the bongo ad/link under the photo?
October 16th, 2007 13:36
It’s for special people. (Shhh. Click it.)
October 16th, 2007 13:49
That “Easter Egg” is too cool!! Long live the Bongo Bongo saga.
October 16th, 2007 14:06
I’m glad to see that you haven’t completely retired Bongo Bongo….not that I’m glad that there are problems, because I’m not….but Bob and I use to read Bongo Bongo each and every day and we loved it!!! we miss it!!!…so is this how we find out when there are updates? I’m glad I never retired Bongo Bongo from my favorites column……..
October 16th, 2007 15:53
I feel special
October 16th, 2007 21:56
Glad to see some BB updates– that’s been a fascinating adventure to follow. … Cinammon Bay is a great place to stay and an evening at T’ree Lizards, especially if they have music, is a lot of fun. The food is simple but it’s always a step up from eating a can of beans at your campsite. The lights and fans are on all night, so people sit up late and read, play cards, talk, and drink (BYOB).
October 17th, 2007 06:26
Thanks for the Bongo Bongo update! Sorry there were problems but you always make lemonade out of lemons!!
October 17th, 2007 07:03
Egg on my face. I hadn’t even noticed until reading these comments.