Chilling at driftwood and will get to photos next week.

So we did Mardi Gras, the proper carnival of the islands, in Marigot on Tuesday night.

Parked by Gout au Vin around 1400 and walked up to Rue de la Republique. I asked a few local ladies on a bench what time the carnival parade would come through and they said, 3:15, 3:30.

Of course, this meant 4pm. They started at the stadium and worked their way up through the waterfront. Loud beautiful compas and artistry in the costumes.

We heard the harminynifgt Grand Case was moved a day over but having spent a long day circling the island by boat, we were too wiped and passed….thankfully given the news above.

You have all been so generous with your time and advice through the years so expect a full trip report once stateside.