My condolences for the loss of your husband, but what a fantastic thing to do by going back to St. Maarten. So glad you had a memorable experience and enjoyed good times with old friends. I'm sure that's exactly what your husband would have wanted you to do. St. Maarten is the one (and only) Caribbean island that truly becomes a part of you, and I believe there are many people who don't grasp this feeling until they have visited here. Thank you for your nice trip report and many more visits in the future to SXM!