Sea Glass in my Caribbean trip

I’m very happy with my sea glass finds from the Caribbean islands we visited.

Our first stop was Puerto Rico, and it was probably the most rewarding of all. The sea glass was carried in by the waves, you could actually see it arriving. I started playing a little game with the sea, asking for specific colors: “bring me red” or “cobalt blue,” which are very rare. To my surprise, I found a couple of pieces in those colors. I also collected white tile and some beautiful shades like seafoam green and amber.

We visited the beach twice, once when we arrived, and again after the cruise, seven days later, and the experience was completely different. The second time, the water was rougher with stronger currents, and we found even more sea glass.

Another stop was St. Kitts. We didn’t expect to find sea glass there, and at first, there was none on the Caribbean-side beach we visited. But just before leaving, someone pointed out a spot near the terminal where we might find some. We gave it a try, it was difficult and a bit risky to access, but I managed to pick up a couple of small pieces. They felt especially meaningful since St. Kitts was my favorite island. Our guide mentioned a few hidden spots known for sea glass, though they require climbing down a cliff. I’m not sure I’d do that, but if we return and spend more time on the island, it might be worth trying.

Lastly, we visited St. Croix, which, according to AI, is one of the best places to find sea glass. Right by the beach near the terminal, sea glass was everywhere beneath our feet, scattered across the white sand. The pieces were smaller and the colors more common, but still plentiful. I learned that there’s a local community that collects sea glass to create jewelry. At a small market nearby, I saw several vendors selling handmade pieces, simple, but meaningful, especially knowing the glass was locally sourced.

They told us that after hurricanes, the beaches can become filled with sea glass and even sea pottery (chaney), though those pieces are harder to find these days.

I feel very fortunate to have visited these beautiful places and to bring back a handful of sea glass from each one, a small, tangible memory of every island.

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