We decided to go to Philipsburg even though there were 2 ships in today and the crowds weren't to bad at all. We figured that we would start at the end of Front St and work our way towards the ship pier and then come back on the Boardwalk. Well it took alot longer than we thought, all the shop keepers we know wanted to talk. We started at American Gift Shop and Rocky (the owner) filled us in on the state Philipsburg retail situation and local politics. He told us that it was his son in laws birthday so when we got to D K Gems we got to the door and shouted Happy Birthday Harry and he wanted to talk for awhile. Then off to Juggies and if you know Juggie we sat down and had a couple drinks, always fun. He mentioned a catamaran cruise that he will be on Easter Sunday to Anguilla that we are considering. As we went by the l'escargot restaurant they appear to be rebuilding. Then off to the Tommy Bahama store (ouch). Eventually made it to the Boardwalk and stopped at Nu Love restaurant and had lunch and talked to Andre who is from Quebec. We finally made it back to Flamingo for a quick dip in the pool then off to Julliettes for a SXM salad and a 3 cheese fondue. Being on vacation is tiring.