St Thomas is an island blessed with so many unusual creatures it would take a lifetime to document them all.  My first impression of the island was of a rural, mountainous country overrun with chickens, goats, iguanas, pelicans, seagulls, cats and dogs, just to name a few.  Chickens roam the streets, beaches, and alleyways freely, pecking around the garbage cans and crowing all hours of the night and day.  It’s actually the sound I miss most when I’m away.   The iguanas are reminiscent of ancient dinosaurs, but as you can see most are friendly and don’t mind a pet or two.    Pelicans make a living swooping down on the clear turquoise water of the carribean to scoop up a fish, with an omnipresent seagull close behind to catch any spare droppings.  All of these amazing creatures make the island so special to me, but it’s the plentiful dogs and cats that hold my heart.  I love that most locals on the island love their animals and try to do right by them, even though feeding themselves and their families can be very hard.  I look forward to my next trip, and more time to spend taking care of all these interesting creatures great and small.