We made it and we’re finally here at BSV......gosh, I love this place, as does everyone who ever stays here. It’s not glitzy and glamorous but it’s beachside cottage comfy and the owners and staff have thought of everything to make their guests happy here. And I’m amazed by the speed at which they’ve brought the property back to its former glory.

We’ve had some serious ‘lazy’ going on. We arrived here early and hung out at the pool until we could actually check into our room and I don’t know how we got so lucky but we’re in Unit #14 right next to the pool. The surf is sounding angry tonight and there’s only about a fifteen foot path between the building and the waters edge.

We had breakfast with Jeannie Gee this morning before we checked out of EZB Resort and she later stocked our unit for us. She is such a special lady. After unpacking we ran to the store for a couple of things we forgot - Carrefour (Sp?) at Porto Cupecoy is still a great little store and we were able to get the few things we needed.

Left there and thought we’d grab a quick dinner at the first place we found open, and lucky us - Bar Code filled the bill. John had a full dinner - a beef ragout that was very good and I had a grilled mahi-mahi burger that was excellent and then we headed home for the night. Easy to see, we are definitely not gourmet diners. Just good food at reasonable prices and in a pleasant atmosphere. Bar Code did the trick.

No traffic but we really didn’t go very far or in the right direction to hit it if there was any. We couldn’t help but notice that Maho is truly like a ghost town. I truly hope they get the Maho Sonesta and Royal Islander up and running soon to bring some life back to the area.

And driving through that area, yes - the casino has reopened and yes - they are still working upstairs over it. We also noticed that the golf course aka Mullet Cow Pasture - was newly mowed since we passed by it on Tuesday and looked almost like it did in days of yore but that was seen as we drove through at whatever the speed was. It’s amazing what some serious rain and a good mow can do. But boy, does it need some serious raking in the roughs.

That’s about all I can think of that might be of any interest to anyone. I think it’s almost time to lay my head on my pillow and listen to the music of the waves.