Beautiful day. Awoke to the rising sun streaming in our windows. Could it get any better?! Yup!! Coffee and fresh pastries on the rear porch while watching the waves roll in. I could get really used to this!!

Had some errands to do that took us in the general vicinity of Mark’s Place so lunched there. John had a beautiful seafood salad plate and I enjoyed the first chicken sate with peanut sauce that I’ve had since Cafe Juliana went away. It was yummy!

Stopped into Carrefour market for a few things and then Zee Best to replenish our dwindling supplies. And finally, home sweet home. Made plans to join friends for dinner tonight.

There were seven of us and we thought we’d meet at Maho and try Roma having heard so many great reviews. I kept trying to call for a reservation but couldn’t get through beyond a recording saying ‘please leave a message’ so off we all went, only to get there and discover they’re closed on Wednesdays which explains why I couldn’t get through……

Decisions re change of dinner venue made on the fly and we decided on the Brasserie next door to Bar Code in Jordan Village. As it turned out it was a good choice. The atmosphere was typical, the acoustics were terrible, the food was enjoyable and the prices were reasonable. The company was absolutely outstanding!. The menu offered a full range of choices and the only complaint I heard (and had….) was they needed more garlic in the escargot!. Interesting conversations all around the table.

Got home about ten or so. Some may have made one last deposit at the casino but we headed home and to lalaland. One of the couples heads home and will be 29 hours and one overnight in transit. Now that’s what I call hopelessly devoted!