Arrived yesterday around 4pm, went thru the immigration in about 10 min, another 30 min and we got our luggage. Got a car from AAA, Myrna was waiting for us outside. Got a beautiful “Irma special” car, just what I wanted, lol! When I asked the guy if we need to mark anything on a rental agreement, he just smiled- you can’t make her looking any worse than it is now, lol!
Drove to the Apartament that we rented via AirBnB, all went good.
Decided to go to Tropicana for our first dinner. I was able to find a parking spot right on the Main Street behind the marina, so the place was well lit and with other people around. The main parking lot didn’t look very inviting, all the buildings along the way to the restaurant area are under construction except of one.
Tropicana was literally empty! May be 2-3 tables were taken. As I mentioned in another thread, people are afraid to go there after dark. Apparently, lots of robberies by the locals... We ended up booking a few days there anyway...
Met Bob the Chair guy at the whole in the wall bar, he basically confirmed that people on a Dutch side had enough of French lawlessness and don’t go there anymore. I guess the riots in the fall didn’t help either.
Decided to head to Zee Best for breakfast. Wow was it a disappointment! The pastry wasn’t nearly as fresh as they usually are and even my crape tasted like a cardboard! Told the owner, he said it is because of the regatta, they have to bake them and make them ready by 3am instead of 6am usual time...
Went to Mullet bay beach today and it was beautiful. Lots of people there, lots of new chairs and umbrellas. Was told that Rosie is no longer there even the place still has her name. No more frozen drinks there either! My girls had two cocktails, both were meh at the best....
For dinner we went to Vesna tavern, first time for us! We were pleasantly surprised with the food and service. Food was absolutely delicious and service was very good too. The owner also told us about problems on a French side and that even locals refuse to go there now.
Decided to go check out what’s happening at the Port De pleasantness marina. We got lucky, they had a regatta party there and our daughter made a friend at the Viv Clique booth.... Champagne for the family was on a house, lol!